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M USI C Jay Farrar turns to 1950s-style country on his latest Son Volt record

F I LM Walt Disney-produced The Lone Ranger, shot in New Mexico and at Albuquerque Studios, opens July 3 in theaters nationwide.

COLUM N S The Curious Townie..............................................................6 Lessons In Love ....................................................................7 First Taste.................................................................................8 Key Ingredient ......................................................................9 Stir It Up ................................................................................10 Craft Work ............................................................................. 11 Paw Prints ............................................................................. 15

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PLACES TO BE

Freedom Fourth 4-11p, Thu., Jul. 4

Santa Fe Wine Festival Noon-6p, Sat.-Sun., Jul. 6-7

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FESTIVAL Pork and Brew Festival 11a-8p, Fri.-Sat.; 11a-5p, Sun., Jul. 5-7 Santa Ana Star Center 3001 Civic Center NE, 505.891.7258

$5 rioranchonm.org

on’t miss the state’s biggest barbecue at Rio Rancho’s 10th Annual Pork and Brew Festival. The city welcomes back the much loved festival featuring chicken, pork, ribs and brisket served up by local and national vendors and competitors. Wash it all down with beer and wine from several breweries including Rio Rancho’s own Las Cazuelas and Turtle Mountain, which is brewing a special beer for the weekend. Enter the competition or watch closely as grilling masters come to compete for prizes including Grand Champion, and enjoy the event in its new indoor/outdoor layout. The fest will also feature a water slide, fun jumps, a crafts area, live music and more. Bring the whole family and join the 15,000 people this delicious fest brings to experience the nation’s best in pork and brew. —JS

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Museum Hill 706 Camino Lejo, 505.992.7600

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he Balloon Fiesta Park is once again the site for Albuquerque’s celebration of America’s birthday. Residents of the Duke City will have the opportunity to enjoy an explosive firework show, of course — that’s the main attraction. But there will be many other activities offered during this free event, and everyone is invited. Live concerts, beer gardens, a car show and food vendors are just a few of the fun-filled options to select from. Country musician John Michael Montgomery will be on hand for a live show prior to the fireworks. And the fireworks show itself is the largest annual display of pyrotechnology in Albuquerque — Illuminating displays of light providing an array of entertainment for everyone to enjoy. And isn’t that what the Fourth is all about? —TR

El Rancho de las Golondrinas 334 Los Pinos, 505.471.2261

eds, whites, old and new. Experience the best in fine wine and culture for Santa Fe’s Annual Wine Festival. Take a walk through a historic Spanish ranch and living history museum complete with period style buildings, live animals and costumed villagers while you sample wine from some of today’s top vintners. The festival will feature 19 New Mexico wineries including Gruet and Anasazi Fields, all available to taste and buy. The event also offers a variety of food from Roque’s Carnitas, Middle Eastern Experience and others. Listen to live music throughout the weekend from local bands including La Junta and The Bus Tapes, and visit the 50 vendors at the festival selling art, jewelry, wine accessories and agricultural products. Don’t miss the 20th anniversary of vintage history in the making, in the setting of our state’s unique heritage. —JS

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Santa Fe International Folk Art Market Various times, Jul. 12-14

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FILM Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 7p, Sat., Jul. 13 KiMo Theater 423 Central NE, 505.768.3522

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ew viewers may realize that New Mexico makes a cameo in Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove. It comes at the very end of the movie, when a montage of nuclear explosions includes the 1945 Trinity Site blast in the desert near Socorro, as a Vera Lynn version of the song “We’ll Meet Again” plays. Dr. Strangelove might be the only movie to find humor in nuclear apocalypse — and what strange, twisted and wonderful humor it is. Peter Sellers plays three roles in the film, George C. Scott stars as an Americais-never-wrong presidential adviser and Sterling Hayden memorably plays unhinged Gen. Jack D. Ripper. And of course there’s Slim Pickens as the B-52 pilot who is last seen riding a nuclear bomb like a cowboy on a bucking bronco. It’s all part of the KiMo’s summer-long Kubrick retrospective, running Saturdays through Sept. 7. —ME

ommunity, culture and colors will fill Santa Fe’s Museum Hill this summer for the 10th annual International Folk Art Market. This year’s market features 190 artists from 60 countries, bringing with them the unique art and cultural identity of their home countries. Friday’s Opening Party will showcase the artists’ booths, music by TradiSon, shopping, dancing, food and drink. Get up early on Saturday for the Early Bird Market, an opportunity to immerse yourself in the extensive culture and artistic quality at the market, with the event lasting into the evening. The market ends on Sunday with Family Day. Ticket prices range for adults, but youth are free Saturday and Sunday. Join Santa Fe as it hosts the largest folk art market in the world, and get a chance to interact with traditional artists and their cultures. —JS

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CONCERT TradiSón 7:30p, Sun., Jul. 14 National Hispanic Cultural Center Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th SW, 505.246.2261

$17 nhccnm.org

hey’re the house band at a restaurant in Havana where Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Neruda were once regulars. Tradisón brings the traditional son music of their native Cuba, with its combination of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Spanish melodies, to New Mexico in this unique show. When they travel beyond their island nation — and as the heirs to the mantle of the Buena Social Club, playing traditional music from the 1930s and 1940s — TradiSón’s goal is to give the best presentation possible of Cuba’s musical roots, including guaracha, guajira, bolero and more. The group features lead singer Gilberto Noriega, guitarist Benito Torres, percussionist Amaury Rodríguez, tres player Miguel Delgado and bassist and vocalist Guillermo Linares. Albuquerque was the site of their first-ever concert in the United States, and this show marks their return. —ME

MARQUEE

Hep cats, hot licks New Mexico Jazz Festival boasts talented lineup, packed schedule for its eighth annual run BY TAMON RASBERRY

azz takes center stage as a two-weeklong celebration encouraging creativity and innovation arrives for its annual run in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The New Mexico Jazz Festival brings jazz luminaries to the Land of Enchantment every summer, and the 2013 version, the eighth annual, is no different. National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Eddie Palmieri, legendary bassist Stanley Clarke, Terence Blanchard, Lionel Loueke, Trio da Paz, Catherine Russell, the Yellowjackets, Red Baarat, Terence Asher, Tom McDermott and many more acts will take the stage during the festival’s 17-day run. Festival Artistic Director Tom Guralnick said this year’s Jazz Fest will bring so

many talented musicians that there will be a fusion of sounds. “One of the factors that makes this festival great is that it’s quite varied in talent, musicians, and historic figures,” said Guralnick. As in the past, the festival includes daily concerts at a variety of venues, from the Outpost Performance Space and Old Town Gazebo in Albuquerque to The Lensic and the Plaza in Santa Fe. Once again the festival will tie in with the Route 66 Summerfest, with a performance by Gregg A. Smith, Red Baraat, The Relatives and more on outdoor stages in Nob Hill on July 20. Guralnick said the New Mexico Jazz Festival is important because it allows musicians the opportunity to express their appreciation toward their craft, often before appreciative crowds in intimate venues. “Jazz can be an important part of today’s culture. During this festival, jazz is concentrated on in a

controlled setting,” Guralnick said. Added events this year cater to this more intimate side of the festival, with jazz brunches at various Nob Hill restaurants, jazz photography shows at the Verve Gallery in Santa Fe and the Outpost in Albuquerque, a screening of The Legend of Bop City at the Outpost and a “meet the artist” discussion between legends A.B. Spellman and Palmieri at The Lensic. But the festival also is unafraid to go big.

Route 66 Summerfest shuts down Central Avenue when native son Smith, who has played with such seminal blues figures as Buddy Guy and Etta James, returns to play a free show on the outdoor stage at Girard and Central. The Yellowjackets play The Hiland Theater the same weekend, and the Stanley Clarke Band plays The Lensic. Guralnick explained that a main objective of this festival is to draw crowds from outside New Mexico, making it a true destination musical happening. Steps have been made in that direction with past festivals, which have drawn performers such as Sonny Rollins, Kurt Elling, Branford Marsalis, McCoy Tyner and Paquito D’Rivera. Guralnick is hopeful this year’s festival will be another step in that evolution. “We would like to build this event up even more. One of the main goals for this festival is to attract people from out of town,” he said. Guralnick said there should be a multitude of great music to experience throughout the two-week-long period. “I’m very excited to see it,” he said. Community will be the theme of the tone for this festival celebration. All are invited to come and embark on this musical extravaganza.

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New Mexico Jazz Festival Jul.12-28 MULTIPLE EVENTS + VENUES 505.268.0044 newmexicojazzfestival.org

This year’s New Mexico Jazz Festival features bassist Stanley Clarke (left), recognized as one of the music world’s most innovative bass players from the 1970s onward, and Eddie Palmieri, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master.

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CULTURE

An organization that lifts up New Mexico’s kids

n Jun. 24 I awoke to the heartbreaking news that New Mexico is now ranked the 50th worst state for child well-being. How ironic, yet wonderful, that a few hours later I found myself at the 19th Annual Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Awards, from the organization New Mexico Voices for Children (nmvoices.org). It was an honor and an immense pleasure to to do a behind-the-scenes with the wild cats — have been invited. I went with Erin Muffoletto, up close and personal with the tigers, foxes and my couch-mate on Monday’s 7:30a segment of petting Homer the African porcupine! Another The Morning Brew with Larry Ahrens (channels time, we were in the back pens with the rhinos, 26-27, Comcast), and I don’t think either of us eye to eye and scrubbing their backs. knew we would walk away with such hope and Recently I attended a reception for members to get assurance that New Mexico will never rank 50th a first look at new The Geraldine Johnson Birds of on that terrible list again. the Americas exhibit. They called it an evening of This organization was founded in 1987 by “fowl play,” and light refreshments were served as a group of pediatricians as a nonpartisan, we mingled among our feathered friends. statewide advocacy organization. They work with Walking around with your head tilted up is fun. state and national lawmakers and officials to It’s an awesome aviary filled with improve the lives of New Mexico’s colorful North and South American children. Tune in to birds, some you’ve never seen and Seated at one of the many tables at STEVEN J. many quite familiar, like our native the Marriott Pyramid, it was like a WESTMAN roadrunner. The flock will continue meet-and-greet of some of the city’s every Monday to grow — burrowing owls and such amazing and caring people. All of us at 7:30a on will be added soon. Thanks to the learned about the accomplishments Channels NMBPS’s “Nurture Your Love of of so many kids and young adults, 26 & 27 for Nature” capital campaign, whose culture talk on from just plain hard and diligent funding paid for most of it. THE MORNING work to philanthropy and outreach. To say I had a hoot in there is an BREW Then each winner was introduced understatement. You will always and walked proudly onstage to hear me tout that we have one of speak about what got them there, in the best zoos in the country. Ours many poignant and sweet and sometimes funny just got better! Wing on down and check it out recountings. (bioparksociety.org). I highly recommend you mark your calendar now and find a way to be in the audience at next Take a seat, please year’s 20th annual awards celebration. Become A few weeks back I was driving home to a member of New Mexico Voices or make a gift. Albuquerque after a day in Northern New It’s such a worthy organization, in so many ways. Mexico when I received a last-minute email invitation for the opening of New Works By Three A wild, winged world Innovative Designers at Molecule in Santa Fe. It One of the many perks of being a member of the was from one of my favorite furniture designers, New Mexico BioPark Society is getting invited Damian Velasquez, a very nice, handsome and to special events and previews. In the past, my talented man. Mom and I have had the amazing opportunity I’ve been familiar with Damian’s work from when he and Julianna Silva had their store Moderno in Nob Hill. That business was filled with gorgeous home accessories which always seemed to accent his work — at the time, mostly a classic line of all-steel beds and nightstands, pieces that were both sturdy and beautiful. Well, Moderno as a boutique is long gone but the works that come out of Damian’s studio keep impressing. I dropped into Santa Fe and headed to Molecule (moleculedesign. net), a funky new place filled with brilliant contemporary designs. Set outside was a display of Damian’s new Half13 line, an outdoor collection of colorful stainless steel chairs and tables. It was great to see his newest work up close. Little did I know that one week later I’d walk intoLocal iQ’s barbecue party for this issue and get a big smile when I noticed several Half13 pieces sitting on the lawn, like the ribbon on a present — that final touch that makes any yard or patio more beautiful. Take a look for yourself (modernhandcrafted.com). Steven J. Westman is travel writer and chief socialite for Local iQ. Drop him a line with your own local story to tell at steven@local-iQ.com.

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RELATIONSHIPS

Multiple marriages are often symptom, not cure

ultiple studies show that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. And with half of all marriages ending in divorce, more and more people are finding themselves remarried and regarded as multiple marriers. We’re talkin’ two, three, four and even five marriages. So, how does this multiple marriage pattern become established in the first place? Let me start out by saying I am a multi-marrier myself and I have spent a lot of time since my second divorce looking at what I’ve brought to the marital table and why, and what I needed to change. I have spent years researching the multiple marriage phenomenon. My reason for “coming clean” about my two divorces is that I truly want to impart insight, hope and wisdom to others who are caught in the multiplemarriage syndrome. Here’s what I discovered:

Resist impulse for quick re-marry

I advise people who are thinking about entering into a relationship with a multiple marrier to be keenly aware of the pot you’re jumping into and why. Find out how the marriages ended, what the person learned about themselves at the end of each marriage, what their concerns are regarding future marriage and what their relationship is like with their ex or exes, which will shed much light on how things could go with you. Another thing that I found that multiple marriers don’t do a good job of, is they never really considered what they have done to contribute to the demise of their marriages.

When one marriage doesn’t’ work out, multiple marries are onto finding the next partner in a matter of days, weeks or months. I had one multiple marrier client who said it was one hour from Most of the time, multiple the time he got his divorce marriers have someone lined decree to the time he got into a new marriage. Most of the time, up while they’re waiting to get multiple marriers have someone divorced, or shortly thereafter, lined up while they’re waiting to get divorced, or shortly thereafter, believing they have simply made believing they have simply made the wrong partner decision and the wrong partner decision and the next time will be the charm. the next time will be the charm. My advice — take the time to step back, as a multiple marrier, and stop being so impulsive. You’re not going out buying a new pair of shoes at the mall. This is an important life decision every single They often play the victim. They never take time you make it. Understand your motivations responsibility for their behaviors and actions. I for getting married in the first place. Just think the thought process goes something like recognizing these drivers for why you want this, “Well, we weren’t a good match. I chose to get married is going to tell you a lot about poorly and the next time I’m going to get it yourself and your needs. Make sure that you right.” I think it gets chalked up every time to don’t need to get married, that you have a desire irreconcilable differences and the relationship to get married for all the right reasons. wasn’t good enough for them. As a child we were taught how to read, write and do math, but Fear of being alone? were instructed very little if any at all on how to My advice is be comfortable with yourself conduct ourselves in one of the most significant and enjoy some solitude. I think it is super areas of our lives: marriage. We wouldn’t expect important to really “check” yourself. By this, I someone to fly a plane without hours and hours mean, get to know yourself. What is it that really of training, yet this is precisely what we expect makes you tick? What is your passion in life? of ourselves interpersonally. Relationships What are your goals? What are your boundaries? might have been simple in simpler times, What are your values? What are your dealbut they certainly are not simple now. And breakers? I think a lot of people stay so busy in the unfortunate result of our naïve thinking is our society that we never sit down and really wreckage. Bad wrecks — in the form of rampant find out who we are. You can only have a great divorce. relationship or marriage if you come from a Fortunately you can do better than this. Much position of personal knowledge and strength. better! If you’re a multiple marrier, you have an In fact, that’s going to help you attract the right opportunity to learn more about yourself and partner. how you relate to others and the problems you need to work on. If you are able to objectively Get to know multiple-marrier examine your own choices and behavior, I would say you also have to do a little research including the reasons why you chose your and “check” your partner as well. It’s important former partners, you’ll be able to see where you to know how a once-divorced person has went wrong and make better choices next time. processed what went wrong, and whether he Best wishes! or she has done any work and gained insight Ana Loiselle (nmrelationshipcenter.com, toward correcting the problems. Twice-married 505.872.8743) is a licensed relationship coach, or more can indicate there are issues not speaker and author. understood or resolved.

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FOOD

Need a treat to beat the heat? That’s cool

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Drunken Fried Rice Pizza (left) is just one of the unique options at Pacific Paradise, where a full menu of dishes from a variety of Pacific Rim nations — not to mention the island-like decor (right) — makes for a pleasant meal-time retreat.

Royal Pacific Albuquerque eatery offers a friendly, tasteful and tropical culinary tour things, so we wanted to see if the soups Pacific Paradise offered were ordinary or ometimes on a day when the to-do list extraordinary. We ordered a small cup of seems endless, I escape in my mind the Japanese Miso, Singapore vegetable and to a short trip I took to Hawaii a few Chinese hot and sour soups ($3 each). While years ago. The first place I went to the Miso was average, the hot and sour soup was a restaurant decked out in Tiki lanterns was exceptional, with a rich mushroom broth and palm trees that served a blend of various Pacific Rim cuisines. It made me feel like I was that was spicy and fulfilling. The vegetable soup was refreshing and a truly on vacation. Pacific Paradise perfect palette cleanser due to reminds me of that experience. the light ginger broth. R E V I E W Walking in, my husband and The menu is quite extensive, so I, along with our 8-month-old Pacific we decided to try a dish from son, were warmly greeted by the each section of the menu: sushi, Paradise staff. The lighting is dim but not stir fry, tempura and pizza. Yes, 3000 SAN PEDRO unwelcoming, and we were led NE, 505.881.0999 you read that correctly: pizza. I to a table with bamboo-woven have never been a fan of mixing chairs. Our waitress was very HOURS: cheese with Asian flavors (even accommodating of our baby and 10:30a-3p, aioli on sushi is not appealing to 4-9p, Mon.immediately brought a high chair Thu.; 10:30ame), but my husband figured it for him (I never used to care 3p, 4-9:30p, would be interesting to try, so try about this kind of hospitality, but Fri.; 11:30a-3p, we did. now I am entirely grateful!). 4-9:30p, Sat.; All of our orders came out 4-9p, Sun. Fortunately we got there at happy incredibly fast. The Three hour (between 4-6p), which pacific-paradiserestaurant-abq.com Amigos sushi roll ($11) was meant there were numerous a trio of tuna, salmon and food and drink deals. Since I felt yellowtail topped with thin slices like I was on a mini-vacation, of jalapeno. The flavors worked I ordered the house sake and perfectly together, with a punch of spice was impressed with how it wasn’t too sweet followed by the fresh fish flavor. or too dry, but really just right. We started off with a couple of appetizers consisting of fried Of course we had to try the Albuquerque roll Japanese dumplings, Vietnamese summer (happy hour, $3), which consisted of tempurarolls and Sara Buri chicken ($6 each). These battered green chile drizzled with sauces. were all delicious and a perfect start to the Usually I prefer a minimalist sushi roll with upcoming entrees. clean, subtle flavors, so this roll was too heavyBoth my husband and I like to try new handed with the sauces in my opinion. But BY CHLOË WINEGAR-GARRETT

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for the price it’s a great bargain, and the green chile was excellent in the tempura. Our Drunken Rice Pizza ($15) came out piping hot and generously-sized. This is more than enough for two people (perhaps even a party of four could comfortably enjoy this dish) to enjoy. We agreed it was not our favorite dish because of the overwhelming flavors of fish, baked cheese and stir-fried rice, but for someone looking to fulfill their appetite in the most sinful way, this is it. The tempura came out blazing hot and filled with an assortment of vegetables and soft crab ($15). Each vegetable, ranging from asparagus to mushroom to broccoli, was crispy and flavorful and this dish was definitely a highlight of the experience. Another wonderful part of the meal was the Thai chicken and asparagus stir fry ($12). The sauce was light yet savory and blazing hot from the wok. We finished the evening with a taste of avocado ice cream, which even our son got to try, and the coconut-battered tempura bananas ($7). Even though we were very full by this point, both desserts were delectable and a satisfying pairing for that last sip of sake. The avocado ice cream was smooth and decadent, and the bananas were rich in flavor. Overall, Pacific Paradise is a great little oasis in the desert at a great value. It made me feel like I was on a tropical vacation for a couple of hours, both because of the attentive hospitality of the staff and the quality of food served. Bring a friend with you to escape real life for a while and try out Pacific Paradise for a culinary tour of the Pacific Rim.

n any given day lately, you could say, “it’s hotter than the 4th of July,” and there’s a good chance that wouldn’t be much of an exaggeration. Living in New Mexico, we have plenty of restaurants that can serve up a plate of your favorite food smothered in steaming, spicy chile — which is great, but kicking up the heat in your mouth in July is just adding insult to injury. Lucky for you, there are some creatively cool places around town to help quell the high-desert heat. While a tall glass of ice water does a fine job of keeping you cool and hydrated, a cold, tasty treat is a great escape on summer days. If you’re strolling around Nob Hill and need a quick cold fix, stop into Olo Yogurt Studio (3339-C Central NE), where you can create your own frozen yogurt concoction. Olo boasts a selection of 10 different flavors that change on a regular basis. You can mix and match flavors to your heart’s content and top them off with any of the 50 toppings. A new location for Olo recently opened in Ventana Ranch (6501E Paradise NW), sharing tasty treats for the West Side to enjoy. If you’re in the mood for something a little more simple and classic, it doesn’t get any better than Paleteria Michoacana de Paquime (6500 Zuni SE). The traditional Mexican popsicle shop has a huge selection of flavors ranging from a tart and refreshing limon to a sweet and spicy piña con chile — a popsicle with chunks of pineapple and chile powder, an enjoyable taste of Mexico. A new addition to the few sweet shops in Albuquerque is Pop Fizz (844-B Bridge SW). Brothers Carlos and Lorenzo Alvarez have brought the South Valley a Mexican palateria with an American ambiance. You can pick up some paletas or cool off with traditional Mexican drinks like horchata or any various flavors of aguas frescas. If any of those sound like too much for you, you can go with classic favorites like floats or a simple scoop of ice cream. One of the best-kept secrets of the Northeast Heights is Pop Pop’s Italian Ice (9880-C Montgomery NE). You may have thought this spot was long gone from its original location next to Eldorado High School, but it reopened further down the street. You can get a creamy, cold icequake or get your refreshment with any of their delicious flavors of Italian ice. Don’t hesitate to get there — Pop Pop’s is seasonally open, so pop in while you can. No matter what part of the city you’re in, there are some truly fantastic ways to beat the heat with tasty treats. Justin De La Rosa writes about the Albuquerque restaurant scene. He can be reached at justin@local-iQ.com.

FOOD

Mayo by any other name, not exactly the same

ntil today, Key Ingredient has attempted to educate you, faithful readers, on easy-to-obtain, though oft-overlooked ingredients that befuddle and beguile and downright scare some of you. Remember celeriac? The naughty knotty root that makes a mean celery-flavored salad? Or the blasé Brussels sprout that impresses even the most savvy saveur in the form of a creamy gratin? Today, however, is different. Instead of a whatto-do-with-it 101, this issue will simply hand you Pandora’s Box and what you choose to do from that moment is completely in your hands. The key to this issue is aïoli. Basically folks, I’m giving you the recipe to homemade mayonnaise. Aïoli, as we restaurant folk call it, has its origins in Southern France. What started out as a garlicky egg-and-oil-based condiment for fresh fish has been bastardized and altered into all flavors and textures of saucy goodness. It is, in its most simple form, a sexier version of the bland though rather essential sandwich-glue mayonnaise. Every food culture has its own version of aioli. In France, the traditional accompaniment to pommes frites (French fries) is plain, neutralflavored aïoli. In Valencia, aïoli is traditionally served with lamb and is varied with the addition of quince or pear. Aïoli falls into the category of emulsion sauces. It is prepared by emulsifying oil into eggs or egg yolks to form a light-though-dense, oily-thoughcreamy base for myriad variations. Water and oil don’t mix. But, in the presence of an emulsifier,

they can be coerced. Luckily, eggs naturally contain an emulsifier and the process is simple: whisk the egg product until homogenous, then slowly add the oil, drip by drip, and the liquidy texture of the beaten eggs will eventually lighten and thicken into mayo. The scientific basis for what happens is simply the dispersion of teensy tiny droplets of oil in the egg. Since the oil and water components naturally want to repel one another, they create the fluffiness that makes aïoli the devil she is. Since summer is upon us, there is no better time than now to hone our emulsification skills. Yes, you could cop out and buy a jar of the stuff, but if you are going to take the time to schlep your veggies from the farmers’ market and grow your own tomatoes and bake your own misshapen loaves of bread, then you should complete your summer sandwich repertoire with your own mayo. To make a 4-cup batch of basic mayo, put two egg yolks and one whole egg in the bowl of a food processor. Turn the machine to the run position. Let it beat those eggs silly for a minute or two. They should look yellow and smooth. Keep the machine running. Add a pinch of

kosher salt, a half pinch of cayenne pepper, one peeled garlic clove, a teaspoon of smooth Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice from a quarter of a lemon. It should look about the same: yellow and liquid. Now, slowly, in a steady drip drip drip, begin adding 3-1/2 cups of neutral oil. I like canola; grapeseed is good too. Olive oil works (though the friction from that high-speed blade can sometimes make the oil taste fishy). At some point, probably near the addition of the first cup of oil, the viscosity of the mixture in the machine will visibly change. It will look thicker and start to have discernable ribboning every time the blade goes around. Add the second cup of oil, slowly still. Boring, tedious, but fascinating to watch nonetheless. Now, take a couple tablespoons warm water from the faucet and add them to the machine. You should see the color lighten and the mixture gloss slightly. The water is your safety net: by maintaining a very high ratio of continuous liquid (eggs and water) to suspended globules (oil), you will not break the emulsion you are working so hard to create. How do you know if it breaks? It looks oily and curdled, not creamy. Still have creamy? Then slowly add the rest of your oil. When you have it all added, turn off the machine and taste your creation. It should be faintly lemony, slightly garlicky, zippy mayonnaise. This will store for a few weeks, refrigerated. To read the thrilling conclusion of Nelle Bauer’s passionate take on aïoli, please visit Local-iQ.com/FOOD.

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LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JULY 4-17, 2013

DRINK

Summer Bacchanalian bevvy BY RANDY KOLESKY have here for you in my inaugural Stir It Up column, the perfect salve for the stinging bite of the slobbering mutt known as the dog days of summer. Let’s talk sangria, a drink historians credit as being conceived by the ancient Picts when they ran out of goats’ blood at their annual summertime festivals. ‘Twas a crude wine they drank back then, so enterprising Picts added herbs and fruits from their local farmers’ market to make a more palatable concoction. The Pict elders quickly realized that the pseudo goats’

Sangria Ingredients: 32 oz. Red wine 16 oz. Ruby red grapefruit juice, fresh squeezed 12 oz. Orange juice, fresh squeezed 4 oz. Lime juice, fresh squeezed 1 pint Fresh raspberries 8 oz. Turbinado sugar 8 oz. Piping hot water 1 heaping Tbsp. Cinnamon, ground 1/4 tsp. Clove, ground 2 oranges and 2 limes for garnish

blood, or “sangria,” was A) much more agreeable than the real thing, B) encouraged festival fornication and C) decreased back stabbing, eye gouging and the loping off of clan mates’ limbs. Alas, the Picts vanished. Luckily for us, their drink spread throughout the world until it became officially recognized at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City. The government estimates there are currently 1.2 sangria recipes for every human being on the planet. I give you one of mine. As with most of the recipes you’ll see here, I encourage you to substitute, tweak and experiment with the base ingredients … and flavor to taste!

Method: As you begin to create this Bacchanalian beverage you will notice that the 32 ounces of wine needed is about 18 ounces shy of two standard bottles of wine. This allows you to have a glass or three of wine while preparing the recipe. Start by making a simple syrup combining the sugar and hot water, stirring well until the sugar is fully dissolved. Place the simple syrup in your refrigerator to cool while you squeeze the fresh fruit juices. Store-bought juices will suffice if you aren’t into fresh squeezing. Smush up the raspberries in a large

mixing container. Add juices, wine and cooled turbinado simple syrup Whisk in cinnamon and clove. Then mix, mix, mix and mix some more. Cover the sangria and place in your refrigerator for a day or two to allow it to merrily meld into the mirthinducing libation it is meant to be. When Sangria Time is nigh, strain the chilled mixture through a chinois or mesh colander into your finest crystal pitchers. Cut the oranges and limes into thin wheels and place a couple slices of each into large tumblers with big fat ice cubes. Pour in the sangria, serve and let the hijinks ensue!

Randy Kolesky is a veteran bar and restaurant manager in Albuquerque. He currently tends bar at Artichoke Cafe.

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DRINK

Hop madness pervades microbrew industry

t is a common mantra in Albuquerque: “We love hops.” However common, though, it is also true. I was chatting with a member of the Albuquerque Craft Beer Drinkers who has a passion for that little flower, and it made me realize that it may be more akin to an obsession. I think we only need to look to the recent 505 Collaboration for proof — five Albuquerque brewers work together on a beer and the result is awesomely hoppy. (By the way, late congratulations to La Cumbre on their New Belgium collaboration). This led me to ask myself: What do I actually know about hops in beer? The answer was: not a lot. I mean, sure, I knew the basics. Hops are a bittering agent, a preservative, the leading ingredient in a lot of beer. As it turns out, hops in beer have a fairly odd and myth-filled past to make it from flower to beverage ingredient. Sometimes we have to start with an end point, lest I ramble onto things like single hop beers (beer brewed with a single varietal of hop), fresh hop beers (beer brewed with hops that are “green” or recently picked), and the magical myth of IPA. This end point is the unpronounceable Reinheitsgebot, or the “German Purity Law,” a 1516 law with roots to more local laws dating to 1487, listing the ingredients for anything to have the nomenclature “beer.” Those wondrous ingredients: water, barley, yeast and hops. For being that old, brewing with hops is actually kinda new in the grand scheme of brewing history. I say this because we have to keep in mind that some of the oldest writings in existence are “beer” recipes. There is even one in the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh. Hops, however, don’t show up until about 800 AD. So there are thousands of years of brewing history and no hops. And this is where we get into two legendary medieval hop users. The first use of hops in beer, as far as we can tell, is in 822-ish by an unknown abbot in the Carolingian courts. The next encounter worth mentioning is the

visionary, poet and political genius Hildegard of Bingen, who supposedly wrote on the effects of beer brewed with hops. However, until the 1300s hops seemed to be an outlier in the brewing world, which sorta leads to the question of what did they brew with? Mainly they brewed with water, barley and yeast, but that gets rather dull. Brewers added herbs and spices to their base beer, something called “gruit.” There are also examples of juniper, particularly the sahti style from Finland. Serving the same function as the gruit may also account for hops occasionally being called a spicing agent in beer. (And whilst we are on the topic of a world without hops, the traditional definition of the word “ale” is a beer brewed without hops, and dates back to the 16th century). OK, you have survived the brief history of hops, from the first supposed use in 822 to when hops were encoded into law in 1516 and revolutionized beer (and some could say modernized it). Just think: no Elevated IPA, no Marble Red, no Albuquerque Hopfest if it weren’t for a monk puttering around the garden and brew house. So, if I can make a speculation, the youth of hopping may be why we as a society are eager for more hops and new things with hops. This newness. combined with more talent and more communication between the brewing community, can only lead to more innovation. And who knows what the next equivalent to hops will be? Seth Hall is head barman at the Albuquerque Press Club, where upon request he serves both beer and history lessons.

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SPORTS

Roads less traveled Gran Fondo bicycle race tours scenic back roads of northern New Mexico high country BY CRISTINA OLDS

ide it for the spectacular scenery, for the camaraderie, for the high altitude climbs or for the postworkout, pig out meal — just come ride your bike in the second annual Gran Fondo: Taos, Mora, Angel Fire. “The big loop covers roads less traveled and will take cyclists places they have never been before, by car or bike,” said race director Jennifer Buntz in a recent conversation with Local iQ. “Sipapu, Holman Hill, Mora, Guadalpita, Black Lake and climbing Palo Flechado pass from east to west will be different experiences for many cyclists.” Italian for “long distance” or “great endurance,” gran fondos are timed rides that appeal to non-racers and competitive riders alike. Besides the Gran Fondo at 105 miles, there is a Medio Fondo at 84 miles and a Micro Fondo at 46 miles, inviting a variety of skill levels. The beneficiary of the event is the Taos Sports Alliance (TSA), whose mission is to bring more sporting events to the youth of Taos County. In conjunction with the Duke City Wheelmen, TSA is producing this USA Cycling-permitted event on Sat., July 6. George Tapley, an Albuquerque resident since high school, said he’s been cycling for more than 30 years and he primarily uses his bike for commuting. He pedals roughly 40 miles round trip three days per week from his home near the state fairgrounds to work at Intel in Rio Rancho. “Recently, the longest ride I’ve done is only 70 miles,” Tapley said. “I anticipate a long day for the ride, starting off with some climbing. Even though there is quite a bit of downhill, you still have to have enough in you to make the climbs.” Tapley has ridden some long races in the

area like the Enchanted Circle Century, but this loop and a gran fondo format will be new to him. “This ride is of particular interest to me because I am from Las Vegas, New Mexico,” he said. But it’s not just about the cycling to Tapley. “Not only is northern New Mexico the most beautiful part of the United States, but there is so much else there — the people and the spirituality of the land and it is home.” Malinda Gillespie picked up cycling just two years ago and quickly fell in love, she said. “Riding has become an obsession, maybe only second to my skiing obsession. This year I’ve only been averaging 130-150 miles a week, compared C YC L I N G to last year that was closer to 200 miles per week for the Gran Fondo: summer.” Taos, Mora, Gillespie participated in the Gran Fondo last year in its Angel Fire inaugural form, but is looking 7a, Sat., Jul. 6 forward to the new course. “I’m TAOS YOUTH & FAMILY told the views are better along CENTER 407 PASEO DEL CAÑON this route than the northern EAST, TAOS loop and the vistas along the $85/105-miles northern route aren’t too $75/84-miles shabby.” $30/46-miles She admits the New Mexico taossportsalliance. wordpress.com wind can be a buzz kill, but is looking forward to the variety of terrain and the views. “On more than one occasion, I’ve found myself in a precarious position because I became too engrossed in the landscape and wasn’t paying close enough attention to the road,” she shared. Buntz, the president of Duke City Wheelmen, is a new organizer of the called Can You See Us Now? “With 32 Gran Fondo this year. She also produces years of riding local streets and highways, the annual cycling advocacy ride down my experiences tell me New Mexico has Albuquerque’s Route 66/Central Avenue, unlimited opportunities for cycling events, given our scenery, low population density and the cycling-friendly weather we have most of the year,” she said. Buntz recently became certified as a USA Cycling coach and devised free training plans specifically for the three distances in this event. “The goal was to help younger cyclists prepare for a new adventure,” she said. The training plans through Training Peaks, an online program for tracking and analyzing nutrition and fitness, are directed towards people with limited weekday time for cycling.

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George Tapley regularly pedals his bike from his Albuquerque home to his job at Intel in Rio Rancho, a 40-mile ride. The Las Vegas, N.M., native said he’s looking forward to the challenge of racing in the mountains near Taos.

Tapley and Gillespie are both using their love of frequent riding for their training, and encourage others to come out to the Fondo for the fun more than the competition. “For someone who might be intimidated by it being timed or having to register through USA Cycling, don’t be,” Gillespie said. “Just go out and enjoy the camaraderie, the scenery, the ride. And then eat some donuts, but you better leave some for me.”

Mayor Richard J. Berry and The City of Albuquerque invite you!

Fired Up Fun! Balloon Fiesta Park - July 4, 3 - 10 p.m. - All Ages Show - FREE Admission - Parking: $10

Featuring

John Michael Montgomery Activities, Entertainment and Fun for the Entire Family, Featuring Two Stages, Kids’ Activities, Car Show, Food Vendors and Beer Garden. Enjoy dinner with a spectacular view of stage and fireworks. Premier parking included.

Firecracker Café www.CultureABQ.com for tickets

Park & Ride • locations: Coronado Mall or St. Pius HS • Round trip: $1 Adults, 35¢ Seniors, Children Free, nine and under Free Bike Valet, so ride your bike

For more info: 311 or www.CultureABQ.com Coolers allowed (subject to search). Personal tents are allowed but must be fully staked down in the event of wind. Alcoholic beverages or glass containers may not be brought to special events. Non-contracted vendors are prohibited from selling in designated program areas. Special Events is part of Albuquerque’s Cultural Services Department. For additional information, including mobility needs, assistive listening devices, or ASL interpreters, please call (505) 768-3556 or 311 locally, Relay NM or 711.

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JULY 4-17, 2013

BOOKS

Duke City’s favorite uncle turns to printed page BY HAKIM BELLAMY

The Blank Page: Selected Poems 2006-2012 By Don McIver DIY Publishing, 2013 Paperback, 78 pp.

$10 ISBN: 978-0615628813

ome poets have a way of making the big things really small. Those kinds of poets are known for their ability in reducing huge topics to their essential elements, brevity of language, “edit, edit, edit,” and the like. Other poets have a way of making the small things really big. In the case of Don McIver, we are the small things. Our individuality, humanity and feelings of perpetual aloneness are the small things that McIver inflates until we can’t miss ourselves in his writing. Loyal Local iQ readers might remember that McIver reviewed my book, SWEAR, in these pages a month or so ago. However, before you think of this as a you-scratch-mybook-and-I’ll-scratch-yours scenario, I must further disclose that I also wrote a blurb for McIver’s book long before he was reviewing me in Local iQ. What does that mean? It means that there is a distinct possibility that McIver was gentle with me because I was kind to him! But it also means that my thoughts on The Blank Page: Selected Poems 2006-2012 were arrived at unconditionally and without expectation. Think of this less of a book review and more of a book analysis. In the book blurb I wrote for his book, I likened McIver to the favorite uncle always at the ready with an open lap and a story. As you leaf through The Blank Page you learn

LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | JULY 4-17, 2013

...learn how “Uncle Don” keeps his mojo with the young adult ... who generally takes to the iPhone to research how to legally change their last name during family gatherings. how “Uncle Don” keeps his mojo with the young adult and teen family members, who generally take to the iPhone to research how to legally change their last name during family gatherings. It’s because, like that favorite uncle, McIver’s poems are stories that are sometimes inappropriate but always honest. And even though honesty is sometimes a lost art amongst adults, you certainly do not need to be a young adult, teen or disgruntled family member to recognize the wisdom and talent in McIver’s latest collection of poems. Poems like “Packin’” are emblematic of McIver’s ability to take a tiny experience of self-doubt and turn it into an elephant. This narrative poem chronicles McIver’s last night of a Philadelphia trip, which includes

a healthy dose of his imagination and an encounter with a woman who thought he was following her. In his trademark way, McIver’s panoramic view of the world around him begins with his intense observation of himself. Though this poem deals with sexism, male privilege and gender safety, there is no preaching, there is only confession. But hold on to your zucchetto, Father! Getting into the confessional with this Dead Head is like one foot down the rabbit hole. An institutional figure unto himself, McIver spent many years as a touring poet on the national poetry slam circuit (he served as an Executive Council member for Poetry Slam Inc.) and organizing in the New Mexico poetry slam community (as both ABQSlam’s slammaster and lead organizer for the 2005 National Poetry Slam). Complete with poems about race, pot, villanelles, Sun-Ra, Charles Mingus and a song about Bob Dylan, you can hear McIver’s rhythm in the poems that slam on the page and see him stripped bare in the poems that stand on the page, as a witness. Perhaps my favorite poem in this collection is “Lost,” a poem in which McIver beautifully explains where his blank stares and daydreams take him, and reason enough for you to lose yourself for an afternoon with this book.

PETS

Even trainers make mistakes with new canines

ecently my husband and I needed to make the difficult decision to have one of our dogs euthanized for health issues. While we agreed we were not ready for a second dog, I could not help but “just look” at the dogs available for adoption at Animal Humane. I have discussed in previous articles that our other dog named Gromit has a lot of issues with bad hips and arthritis, and is a bit standoffish, needing a lot of personal space. We knew our first priority was to adopt a dog that would be compatible with him. My coworkers in our adoptions department brought my attention to a new dog at Animal Humane and it seemed he would be a good fit for our family. I fostered him for a few days and “Wallace” quickly joined our pack thereafter. Some of you may think that because I am a trainer, my dogs must be mistake-free and never cause any headaches or worries. Not at all — we are human, our dogs are canine and life happens. I was prepared and took a lot of precautions but, eventually, made a mistake. First when I drove Wallace home, I made sure

he was safely secured in my car. I have always found child safety locks on my car annoying; my husband has inadvertently locked the windows while he was driving, temporarily denying me any fresh air. But when Wallace was able to reach the arm rest and open the window, I quickly locked it, realizing the window lock was a fabulous feature. When we arrived home I took him directly to the backyard to give him a chance to eliminate after his car ride. When I brought Wallace into our home, I made sure to keep a leash on him so I could keep him near me and out of trouble. While I was setting up his crate, I anchored his leash to a leg of the dining room table. I knew that Wallace had slept in a crate in his previous home, but I was still cautious to be sure he was

happy and comfortable being confined. I fed him in the crate and would occasionally toss a treat in there just to reinforce for him that good things happen in the crate. He would go inside and lay down, and that night I moved the crate into our bedroom so he could be close to us while still being safe and restricted. That first night I barely slept as I was anticipating him needing to go outside, so any sound whatsoever had me up staring at the crate. Fortunately, he slept better than I did and never made a sound. First thing in the morning when we got up to feed Gromit, I opened Wallace’s crate door and put him on a leash. We quickly headed outside for a potty break and then I had him back tethered to the dining room table while he ate his breakfast. The first week with him went just great, as he slept in the crate and would take short naps in there if we had to go out and run errands. Additionally, to keep him supervised, I brought him to work (one of the benefits of working at

Animal Humane). Back at home, he had learned to use our dog door and freely went outside to eliminate. This is where I made a mistake. I became overly confident, and one morning instead of walking him straight outside for a potty break I fed him and allowed him free access in the living room. He nonchalantly walked over to our upholstered ottoman and lifted his leg, soaking the furniture and carpet. I would have called the Behavior Helpline for free advice, but the person answering would have been me. I was stunned, shocked, and then felt incredibly stupid. I had let my emotions override the advice I am continually dispensing to our pet owners in the community. I took that rolled up issue of the Local iQ and hit myself over the head with it a few times, then grabbed a roll of paper towels and carpet cleaner and went to work. Susan Reaber, CPDT-KA, is an Animal Human New Mexico animal behavior specialist.

B O O KS EVENTS SAT 6

SAT 13

SUN 14

BOOKTALK AND SIGNING

Bookbinding Workshop Join the Rio Rancho Art Association for this intermediate level bookbinding demonstration. Working with glues and other binding tools, so dress appropriately. Ages 14 up welcome. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call.10a-

BOOK SIGNING

Two NM Science Fiction Authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, both critically acclaimed NM science fiction authors and contributors to the Wild Cards series, will talk about their new space opera effort, Abaddon’s Gate, the third Expanse novel. Abraham will discuss and sign his fantasy The Tyrant’s Law: The Dagger and the Coin 3 and his M.L.N. Hanoverpenned urban fantasy Graveyard Child: The Black Sun’s Daughter 5. 2p, FREE

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BOOKTALK AND SIGNING

Darynda Jones Fifth Grave Past the Light The newest adventure of paranormal private eye Charley Davidson. 2:30p, FREE PAGE ONE BOOKSTORE 11081 MONTGOMERY NE, 505.294.2026 page1book.com

BOOK SIGNING

Steve Brewer A Box of Pandoras A Box of Pandoras is a hilarious new mystery from the author of the Bubba Mabry series. 1-3p, FREE TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

BOOK SIGNING

Melody Groves Hoist a Cold One: Historic Bars of the Southwest, Border Ambush, Sonoran Rage, Arizona War

Marilyn L. Alexander The Southwest Adventures of Tommy and Maggie A story about two adventure seeking dogs. Tommy and Maggie are best friends and like to explore in the desert. They encounter many desert animals while on their adventure. This story was inspired by Alexander’s dogs, Tommy and Maggie who always found ways to escape and run through the desert on a daily basis. 1-3p, FREE TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS 2012 SOUTH PLAZA NW, 505.242.7204

MON 15 BOOKTALK AND SIGNING

Jim Hammond Want to learn how temperature affects wine taste? How to improve your perception of wine bouquet? How to spot defects in a wine? Where to find great wine values? Wine writer, blogger and educator Jim Hammond will present some wine basics and help you discern the hype from the helpful. 6:30-7:30p, FREE

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SPARTUCUS ID #31673

Spartucus is a 1-year-old, male, Domestic Short Hair cross. This is a face you can’t resist! Spartucus is a grey tabby colored boy with the most gorgeous emerald green eyes. He loves to be combed and cuddled. All Spartucus needs is a warm lap and a cozy, safe home.

TROY ID #31460

Troy is a 10-monthold, male, Shepherd Heeler cross. This handsome pup is a little fearful of his new surroundings but once he warms up to you, he’s as sweet and friendly as can be. Troy is willing to learn and loves attention.

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A team of home cooks, pro chefs, bartenders and a DJ with a mean beer can chicken recipe get together for a pop-up barbecue featuring all things local

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SUMMER = BARBECUE, NO DOUBT. And while that is certainly not an eye-opening concept, it’s still a very alluring one. One that not too many red-blooded Americans can resist. In approaching a barbecue issue, the iQ staff collectively said: “We could do this the easy way, or we could do this the fun way.” We chose fun, so that obviously meant throwing a barbecue and seeing what happened next. In doing so, we tried to appeal to all of the senses — sounds, smell, taste, sight and feel. And we of course wanted to keep things as local as possible, which meant fresh ingredients sourced from local vendors. Heck, even the beer was fresh, thanks Chama River and La Cumbre. For a complete list of local vendors, see the “Local Sources” sidebar. Even after the Fourth of July weekend, the hot hot heat of Summer 2013 will hold many barbecue joints. These are a few of our favorite ideas to make them memorable. Please steal from this list and adapt as you see fit. Happy summer kids. —Kevin Hopper

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Smoked Red Chile BBQ Ribs. Dry aged, ribs provided by La Montanita Coop. on a Bright Floral Tray by Zak Designs. at Now We’re Cooking, $12.95. Chef Shawn Weed wields a Charcoal panion Sausage Basket ($13.95 at Now Cooking). A huge variety of homemade was provided by Keller’s Farm Stores. Melada’s Jerk Pork Loin served in a Le Flame Oval serving dish ($69.95, Now Cooking). Brown, green and blue placeby Tag ($5.95, Now We’re Cooking), stemless plastic wine glass by Go Vino Set. Available at The A Store for $12.95/set of 4. 4. Cookbook author Gwyneth Doland’s magical Turkish Lamb Kebabs. 5. Nicole Gallegos “smiles” before eating Cali’s Smoked Red Chile BBQ Ribs. 6. Light beer is so Summer of 1973. For your next cookout, squeeze juice of two limes into a salted glass filled with ice. Finish with your favorite cerveza and watch the summer heat melt away. 7. Grilled shrimp might go best on a taco. Katixa Mercier’s version incorporates agave nectar and green chile powder into the marinade, served playfully on cactus paddles. Shrimp provided by Nantucket Shoals. 8. Local iQ’s Derek Hanley (left) and Justin De La Rosa, relax pre-meal on a pair of Chair No. 35 ($2500 each) next to the “O Table” ($2800) by local furniture designer Damian Velasquez, part of his Half 13 series. Half13.com. 9. Local iQ columnist Steven J. Westman tempted the crowd with his adult version of jello (laced with vodka), served in an oversized martini glass. Westman is pictured here spoonfeeding La Cumbre Brewing Co.’s Leah Black. 10. Local iQ food columnist Justin De La Rosa’s Melon, Pancetta and Ricotta Pasta Salad, served in a Fuschia Waechtersbach Serving Bowl ($30, The A Store). Orrechietti pasta, ricotta salata and pancetta provided by Tully’s Italian Deli. 11. Local iQ associate publisher Kevin Hopper went big with a Grilled Rib Steak with Stilton Bleu Cheese Compound Butter, served with grilled eggplant, tomato and buffalo mozzarella rounds. Steak, mozzarella and eggplant provided by Whole Foods (Carlisle and Indian School). 12. Chef Shawn Weed’s Maple Mustard Halibut, ‘cued on an Charcoal Companion alder wood plank ($17.95/set of 4, Now We’re Cooking) stole the show. 13. Tikves Rkaciteli is iQ wine columnist Sam Melada’s favorite affordable go to summer BBQ wine ($9.99, Whole Foods). 14. Sam Melada’s Jerk Pork Loin. 15. Kevin Hopper’s “Try and Fail” Smoked Brisket. If it fails, take solace in a growler full of La Cumbre IPA ($10, La Cumbre Brewing Co.). Dry-aged, grass-fed brisket provided by La Montanita Coop. 16. Local iQ’s Colleen Dugle contributed freshly cooked Lapre’s Onion Rings to the party, though they didn’t last long. Salt and pepper shakers by Now Designs, $12.95. Available at Now We’re Cooking. 17. A huge hit at the party was Katixa Mercier’s Drunken Nectarines with Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream and Red Chile-candied Pecans. Nectarines provided by La Montanita Coop. 18. DJ Halcyon (aka-Chris Andrews) provided both beats for the shindig, as well as his delectable, bacon-suited “Beer Can Bwok Bwok.” Mary’s free range, air-chilled organic chicken provided by La Montanita Coop. 19. Sausage pervaded the Local iQ BBQ ‘joint,’ and Charcoal Companion Sausage Basket ($13.95 at Now We’re Cooking), made the cooking much easier. Served on a blue “Gripper” cutting board designed by Architec ($18.95, Now We’re Cooking), the sausage

was provided by Keller’s Farm Stores. 20. Chama River helped round out the party tremendously with a delicious keg of Amber Ale, which lasted longer than the onion rings, but not by much). 21. Local mixologist Blaze Montana (Imbibe) graced the Local iQ party/photo shoot with a treasure trove of liquor provided by Southern Wine and Spirits. Three of Montana’s cocktails — vis a vis iQ columnist Kate Gerwin — can be found on page 21.

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RECIPES Maple Mustard Halibut BY CHEF SHAWN WEED

Ingredients: 1 Cedar plank 1 to 1-1/2 lbs. Halibut filet (boned and skinned) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil 8 Tbsp. Maple Mustard Glaze (recipe follows) Method: Place your cedar plank in salted water for at least 2 hours, then drain water. Check halibut for bones and remove if any are found. Rinse halibut under cold water, then gently pat dry with paper towels. Rub halibut with olive oil, salt and pepper, then let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes while grill is heating. When grill is at medium high heat, place the halibut on the center of the plank and place in the center of the grill. Spoon 2 Tbsp. of the glaze over the halibut. Cover the grill and

cook. Every 5 minutes, cover the halibut with another 2 Tbsp. of the Maple Mustard Glaze. When the halibut is cooked through it should read 135 F. When finished, serve with remaining glaze poured over. Note: If the plank catches fire, do not panic, just spray down the burning bits with water.

Maple Mustard Glaze Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. Maple syrup 3 Tbsp. Whole grain mustard 1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. Sea salt 1 tsp. Fresh horseradish 1/4 tsp. White pepper Method: Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk. Put in refrigerator for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow flavors to combine. Can be kept in a sealed jar in refrigerator for one week. It will get spicier the longer you let it stay in the fridge. Sources: Halibut filet provided by Nantucket Shoals

Turkish Lamb Kebabs BY GWYNETH DOLAND

This is the ubiquitous yumminess of Turkey — you can get it everywhere in that country, in every restaurant and it is always fantastic. Called kofte (say KOOF-teh and imagine KOOF rhymes with HOOF), these little ground meat patties are usually made with lamb, but you can use a combination of lamb and beef, or heck, just beef if that’s what you’ve got. Traditionally they’re grilled on skewers, but frankly, skewering is kind of a P.I.T.A., so I tend to form them into little football shapes or patties. They’re usually served over rice, but for a summer barbecue they’re great tucked into flatbreads. Make them smaller for little appetizers or form them into big burgers. Whatevs.

Ingredients: KOFTE

1-1/2 lbs. ground Lamb 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 small Onion, minced 1/4 cup Parsley or mint, chopped 1/2 tsp. Red chile or Chipotle powder 1 tsp. ground Cumin 1 tsp. ground Coriander 1 tsp. ground Cinnamon 1 tsp. ground Allspice 1/4 tsp. ground Cloves 1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly cracked Black pepper 1 Egg

Cacik (Yogurt Sauce) It’s Turkish for tzatziki (and it’s pronounced JAH-jeek). Ingredients: 1 cup yogurt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup peeled, diced cucumber Salt and pepper to taste Method: Grilled flatbreads (make pizza dough and grill it – or use store-bought naan) Method: Combine all of the kofte ingredients in a large bowl and mix them together. Do not waste time trying to do this with a spoon, just shove your hands in there and mix it up. Form the meat into logs, mini footballs or patties and grill them over medium heat until done. Mix the cacik ingredients together in a small bowl. Wrap each kofte in a warm flatbread and schmear it with the yogurt sauce. Serves 4

Lapré’s Favorite Onion Rings BY COLLEEN DUGLE

Ingredients: Panko bread crumbs 2 large Sweet onions 2 tsp. Baking powder 1 tsp. Salt 2 cups Flour 2 cups Buttermilk 2 Eggs Paprika to taste Pepper to taste Frying oil Parmesan

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Chipotle ketchup (recipe follows) Method: Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Peel onions and slice into thick rings; gently separate; you Dugle will use mainly the largest rings. Dredge in flour mixture; they will be dusted only. Whisk eggs and buttermilk in a bowl and add to flour mixture. Add pepper and paprika; mix. Batter should be pretty thick. Add panko to a shallow pan or bowl. Line baking sheets with wax paper or parchment and set in a line: batter, panko, then baking sheet. With one hand, dip and thoroughly coat a ring of onion and gently shake or knock off excess batter against the side of the bowl. Transfer to the panko and scoot crumbs onto the ring with the other hand, thoroughly coating and turning it. Place rings in a single layer on the baking sheets. Add a little more buttermilk if the batter gets too thick later in the process. At this point, you can freeze the rings for later use, or fry them when they are all coated. A fryer is easier, but you can fry the rings in a deep pan with oil until golden brown. Drain on paper bags or baking rack with paper or pan beneath. Serve immediately with finely shredded parmesan on top and/or chipotle ketchup.

Chipotle Ketchup Ingredients: 1/2 can herdez chipotles 1 cup Tomato sauce 1/2 cup Tomato paste 1/2 clove Garlic Small Onion, sliced 2 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. Molasses Water Method: Combine ingredients in a food processor until garlic and onion are completely chopped. Heat sauce in pan over low heat for about 20 minutes; stir often and add water if it becomes too thick. Cool in fridge.

The Crowd Pleaser Short on time, grill space and money? Try this little gem at your new impromptu cookout. BY KEVIN HOPPER

Ingredients: Locally-made sausages (and lots of them). I used Tully’s homemade sausages for this recipe. 1 each of Red, yellow, orange and green bell peppers 2 medium sized yellow onions Kosher salt Extra-virgin olive oil Ground black pepper to taste Method: Slice bell peppers and oni0ns and saute in olive oil salt and pepper until onions are translucent. Set aside. Grill sausages in batches — no need to season since the seasoning in on the inside. Serve sausages family-style on a platter, topped with onions and peppers. Buns are optional. Sources: Mild and spicy Italian and chicken pesto sausages provided by Tully’s Italian Deli.

Jerk Pork Tenderloin BY SAMUEL MELADA

Ingredients: (for 3 lbs. pork tenderloin) 3 bunches Scallions, trimmed and sliced into rings, white and green parts  1/3 cup fresh Ginger, chopped  8 Garlic cloves, chopped  1/4 cup ground Allspice  1 or 2 pieces of Mace, ground  2 Cinnamon sticks crushed or ground in coffee grinder  1/4 cup Fresh thyme,

RECIPES chopped   2 Tbsp. Rice vinegar  1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar  2 Tbsp. Pickapeppa sauce  1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce  1 Tbsp. Light soy sauce  5 to 8 Habanero peppers (about half seeded, depending on how hot you want it) 1/2 cup Olive oil 1/3 cup Water

Method:

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Combine all ingredients in food processor and process to a paste, adding olive oil then water while processing. Melada Place tenderloins in 1 gallon zip lock bag. Pour in jerk sauce and seal. Allow pork to marinate overnight or up to one day in the refrigerator. Sear the meat over high heat, 3 minutes each side then cook over low heat for an additional 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145 F.

Ingredients: 1/3 cup Kosher salt 1/3 cup Brown sugar 3.5 Tbsp. Black Pepper 4 Tbsp. Chimayo red chile powder 1 tsp. Cumin 2 Tbsp. granulated onion powder 2 Tbsp. granulated garlic powder 4 Tbsp. sweet paprika

Serves 6

Shrimp Tacos BY KATIXA MERCIER

Ingredients: 1 lb. Shrimp, cleaned 1/3 cup Agave nectar 2 Tbsp. Green chile powder 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 Tbsp. Cumin powder Method: Combine ingredients, coating shrimp well. Marinate for a couple hours before grilling. Skewer, and grill each Mercier side until shrimp start to turn pink. Serves 4

Black Bean Salsa 1 can Corn, drained 2 cans Black beans, drained 1 bunch Cilantro, minced 2 medium size Tomatoes, diced 1 Red onion, chopped 1 Jalapeño, minced 2 Garlic cloves, minced 2 Limes, juiced Salt and pepper to taste Queso fresco

Prep each ingredient as indicated above. Toss together in a large bowl and enjoy! The longer the salsa sits, the better it gets. Serve with tortillas and queso fresco.

Source: Fresh shrimp provided by Nantucket Shoals

Cali’s Smoked Red Chile BBQ Ribs

Method: Apply olive oil and rub to pork spare or back ribs the night before smoking. Prepare your smoker to stay Shaw at a consistent 225-250 F. (I used apple wood chunks for smoke). I used the 3-2-1 method: 3 hours directly on grill grate, 2 hours wrapped in foil, 1 hour uncovered mopped with your favorite BBQ Sauce (I use Santa Fe Brewery’s Thick and Spicy BBQ Sauce). Spray every hour or 2 with Apple Cider Vinegar, Olive Oil and beer mixture. Take ribs off smoker and let rest covered in foil for 30 mins. Cut, serve and enjoy! Sources: Ribs provided by La Montanita Coopv

Beer Can Bwok Bwok BY CHRIS ANDREWS (AKA-DJ HALCYON)

Ingredients: 1 (3-4 lb.) Whole chicken 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 2 Tbsp. Salt 1 Tbsp. Oregano/rosemary 1 Tbsp. Black pepper 3 Tbsp. of your favorite dry spice rub (I used Tony Chachere on one and Old Bay on the other) 3 cloves Garlic

1/2 lb. of bacon (optional) 1 can Light beer (Think local, such as Marble pilsner) Method: Remove neck and giblets from chicken and discard. Rinse chicken inside and out, and pat dry with Andrews paper towels. Rub chicken lightly with oil then rub inside and out with salt, pepper, oregano/rosemary and dry rub. Hang strips of bacon over chicken for fun design effects and tasty finish. Set chicken aside. Open beer can and take several gulps (make them big gulps so that the can is half full). Put garlic cloves inside beer can. Use beer can chicken holder to prop up your bird. Beer can chicken holders can be found locally at Now We’re Cooking. Cook the chicken over medium-high, indirect heat (i.e. no coals or burners on directly under the bird), with the grill cover on, for approximately 70-80 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 165 F in the breast area and 180 F in the thigh, or until the thigh juice runs clear when stabbed with a sharp knife. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Black bean salsa, which paired so well with Katixa Mercier’s Shrimp Tacos, is actually a great accompaniement for many barbecue dishes (even hot dogs!), or tasty on its own, in a bowl with a spoon.

Sources: Mary’s free range, airchilled organic chicken provided by La Montanita Coop

Melon, Pancetta and Ricotta Pasta Salad BY JUSTIN DE LA ROSA

Ingredients: 2 oz. Pancetta, thinly sliced 4 oz. orecchiette pasta Kosher salt 3-1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2-1/2 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 2 cups melon (cantaloupe and/or honeydew), cubed 1/3 cup Fresh mint, coarsely chopped 3 Tbsp. Scallion, thinly sliced Pinch of Crushed red pepper 1 oz. Ricotta salata or crumbled feta Ground black pepper to taste Method: Heat oven to 350 F. Place pancetta in one layer on a baking sheet. Bake until brown and crisp. Let the pancetta

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RECIPES stand until it is cool enough to break into pieces. Cook the orecchiette in a medium pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain De La Rosa pasta and let cool to room temperature. Mix oil and white wine vinegar in a large bowl. Add cooked pasta, melon, scallion, red pepper flakes, half of pancetta, half of mint then toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. In a serving dish, garnish with shaved ricotta salata and remaining pancetta and mint.

If you are the type that likes being the life of the party, try this aptly named concoction, Westman’s Wicked Jell-O™ Martini Mashup, submitted by Local iQ travel writer and Chief Socialite Steven J. Westman. They’ll forget all about the food.

Sources: Pancetta, orecchiette and ricotta salata provided by Tully’s Italian Deli

Try and Fail Smoked Brisket BY KEVIN HOPPER

They say brisket is one of the more difficult cuts of meat to smoke, and that may be true. The only way I’ve discovered how to do it well is to simply try and fail and try and fail and try again. This recipe is the result all those attempts (until I fail again).

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Ingredients: 6-10 lb. Brisket (I suggest grass fed) Several chunks of smoking wood (cherry and hickory are my favorites for brisket) 1/4 cup Beer (think local craft brews) 1/4 cup Kosher salt 1/4 cup Brown sugar 1 Tbsp. Garlic powder 2 Tbsp. Dried Mustard 1 Tbsp. Black Pepper 1 Tbsp. Paprika 1 Tbsp. Cayenne 1 Tbsp. Cumin Method: For the rub, combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together with a fork or (better yet) your hands. Hopper Pour all but 2 Tbsp. of the rub mixture over the brisket and rub into every nook and cranny of the meat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, but no longer than a couple of days. Remove the ribs from the

refrigerator and rinse the rub off of the meat. Pat dry. Let stand for at least one hour before smoking. Preheat a charcoal smoker, then soak wood chips in water for a half an hour. When that time is up your smoker should be ready to go — temperature should be a consistent 200 to 225 F. Place brisket fat side up on middle rack. Add a couple of handfuls of chips to the charcoal and repeat every couple of hours. Smoke brisket for approximately 5 hours. Remove from smoker and place on a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Pour over 1/4 cup of your favorite local craft beer and sprinkle remaining 2 Tbsp. of dry rub not brisket. Seal tightly in foil and return to smoker another 2 to 4 hours, until temperature of meat reaches 185 F. Yes, it takes much longer than your average barbecued meats, but your guests will remember this brisket (over a simple hot dog and hamburger) for years to come. Sources: Grass-fed, dry aged brisket provided by La Montanita Coop via Sweet Grass Co-op (sweetgrasscoop.com)

RECIPES Grilled Rib Steak with Stilton Bleu Cheese Compound Butter BY KEVIN HOPPER

I saw this impressive cut of meat at Whole Foods on the day of the barbecue joint, and simply had to pair it with my grilled eggplant dish. The result was spectacular. STEAK:

Ingredients: 2-3 lb. Beef bone-in Frenched rib steak (ask your butcher for this particular cut) Olive oil Kosher salt and fresh-cracked pepper to taste Method: Coat steak with olive oil, salt and pepper. Rub oil and seasoning into all areas of the meat and let sit until it reaches room temperature. Slap on a medium hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. This will yield a big juicy rare to medium rare steak. For medium to well done, cook until desired doneness. Me, I like medium rare. Top with compound butter (recipe follows) and savor every bite. COMPOUND BUTTER:

Ingredients: 1 lb. (4 sticks) unsalted butter 1/4 cup Stilton bleu cheese (or comparable blue cheese), soft and slightly cooler than room temperature) Method: In a large bowl, combine butter with chunks of bleu cheese — mash together with clean hands until fully mixed. Place butter combination on plastic wrap. Wrap plastic around the butter and roll into a cylinder. Knot the plastic on each end of the cylinder, cut excess and chill in refrigerator. When steak is resting after being grilled, cut a few 1/4-inch slices of the butter and top on the steak. Yum! Sources: Steak and Stilton Bleu Cheese provided by Whole Foods (Carlisle and Indian School)

Westman’s Wicked Jell-O™ Martini Mashup Here’s what you do, to make for a hip and different cocktail/ dessert/ belly-laughing concoction. Pair up Westman any kind of Jell-O™ with a flavored vodka that would make for a delicious mix. Set it in a fun serving glass, spoon it out to guests, and watch the shenanigans ensue. For the 4th of July BBQ. this is how I made this...

Ingredients: Two 6oz Boxes of Jell-O™ Mora Azul (Berry Blue) Flavor One Bottle of Skinnygirl™ Tangerine vodka Agave nectar Colored sugar One 2-quart martini glass Three extra regular martini glasses Serving tray Large serving spoon Plastic Ants

It tends to be more fun, to serve the Martini Mashup with a large serving spoon. Walking around the glass, scooping out a spoonful, and dropping into the happy party-guest’s mouths.

Drunken Nectarines with Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream and Red Chile-candied Pecans BY KATIXA MERCIER ICE CREAM

Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups Heavy cream 2/3 cups Condensed milk 1 Vanilla bean 2 Tbsp. Bourbon (Taos Lightning from KGB Spirits is a great local choice) Method: Slice vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds with a spoon and place in a mixing bowl. Add heavy cream and condensed milk. With an electric mixer, whisk all ingredients until soft peaks begin to form. Stir bourbon in thoroughly, yet quickly to avoid separation and quickly transfer the mix into a freezer friendly container.

Method:

Yield: 1 pint

Bring to a boil 4 cups of water, in a sauce pan, as you would to prepare Jell-O™. Constantly stirring in the 2 packets of the Jell-O™. When you reach full boil, remove and pour into a larger mixing bowl, that already had 4 cups the chilled Vodka. Stir for another 3 to 4 minutes. Spread colored sugar on a plate. Take a cotton swab, and use to coat the rim of the martini glasses. Then dip the top of the glasses onto the sugar (just like you would do salting the a margarita glass). Next, gently pour the vodkaJell-O™ into each glass. Often easier if the glasses are already set in the fridge (a plate under these is a good idea). Several hours in the fridge, and you are good to go. Depending on the “theme” of your function, adding some decorations makes it fun. For this BBQ/Grilling Event, plastic ants in every size you can find, place on the concoction and all around it, once you’ve placed the glasses on a tray. And note: I went with blue Jell-O™ solely due to it being a 4th of July Theme, plus using red sugar, and placing on a red tray. It’s ALL in the presentation.

NECTARINES:

6 Nectarines 1/2 cup Bourbon Method: Soak nectarines in bourbon 2 hours. Remove nectarines from bourbon and grill until desired grill marks appear. RED CHILE-CANDIED PECANS:

Preheat oven to 250 F Ingredients: 1 lb. Pecan halves 1 cup Sugar 1 Tbsp. Water 1 1/2 Tbsp. Red chili powder 1 Egg white 1 tsp. Salt Method: Whisk together sugar, egg white, water, chili and salt until mixture is frothy. Fold pecans in until evenly coated. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spread the pecans out evenly. Bake the pecans at 250, turning them every 15 minutes, approximately 1 hour. Source: Fresh nectarines provided by La Montanita Coop

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Imbibe Cigar Bar’s Blaze Montana brought his considerable mixology skills to the party, mixing three easy to make summertime cocktails — thanks to the “ready to drink” line by Skinny Girl and Sauza — that should keep the thirsty crowd at your next backyard grill fest all smiles.

The liquid grill Keep your cocktails simple and easy when creating libations for the summer barbecue BY KATE GERWIN

Summer of Sake

ou want your guests to have a great time, but the last thing you want to do when planning a barbecue is slave over food and drinks. So keep it simple! A couple quick and easy cocktails can easily be supplemented by the quickly growing RTD (ready to drink) bottled cocktails, to keep your prep time down. And with summertime beach bodies on the brain, Skinny Girl RTDs are a great way to offer your guests low-calorie options for summer libations. The Grapefruit and White Peach Margaritas, Mojito and Pina Colada are barbecueready right out of the bottle. Just chill and pour over ice! Sauza also has a whole line of flavored sparkling margaritas for a little effervescent twist on the classics. Another recommendation for a fabulous fiesta is to have a lowalcohol cocktail option. Sake and soju are great alternatives and make fabulous tasty drinks. Tyku produces a few variations, but the Coconut Nigori screams summertime barbecue fun!

Ingredients: 2 oz. Tyku Coconut Nigori 1 oz. Mango puree 1 oz. fresh Lemon-Lime sour

Method: Stir nigori, puree and sour in a mixing glass, serve over crushed Ice.

Tito’s Salty Dog Ingredients: 2 oz. Tito’s Handmade Vodka 2 oz. fresh Grapefruit juice Method: Use fresh citrus to wet the rim of a rocks glass, salt the rim, fill with ice. Stir vodka and juice in a mixing glass, pour over rocks.

Here’s the Skinny Ingredients: 2 oz. Skinny Girl Cucumber Vodka 1.5 oz. fresh Lemon sour soda water Method: Stir vodka and sour in a mixing glass. Serve over ice with a splash of the soda water.

Source: Liquor for all cocktails generously provided by Southern Wine and Spirits

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guy I found to be most inspiring as a player, so I followed him everywhere he had been, from Ray Price to Buck Owens to Wynn Stewart. iQ: It’s been almost 20 years since you formed Son Volt. How do you feel about the evolution of the band and how do you foresee the future — or do you even think of that? JF: Somebody pointed that out to me recently that

we were approaching the 20-year mark. In some ways, this record itself represents a reflective look, or least a continuum of sounds that were found on the very first Son Volt record. iQ: Along those lines of the sound of the band, what can people expect from the show here? Are you playing a lot of this record? Are you getting electric? JF: We do an electric segment. We play songs

from Honky Tonk and American Central Dust, and we go back as far as Uncle Tupelo before it’s all done. The emphasis is a bit more on the acoustic stuff that’s found on the last two Son Volt records. iQ: You had a book come out this year, your memoir Falling Cars and Junkyard Dogs. What was that experience like, putting a personal piece of writing like that out in the world? JF: It was cognitive medicine to sit down and

write. It was a new endeavor for me. Just to be able to create in a different way was something that I found to be, like I say, cognitive medicine. It really appealed to me. People often say, how can you write about such personal stuff? But for any performer, as soon as they step on stage they start getting at personal questions. For me, being able to write without it being taken out of context, that felt like the way to go. And the idea that it’s ultimately unadulterated also appealed to me. To read the entire interview with Jay Farrar, visit Local-iQ. com/Music

Cowgirl The Santa Fe Chiles Dixie Jazz Band 2-5p, FREE Daniel Link ROCK/ FOLK 8p, FREE

Imbibe DJ Malik 9p, FREE Malarky’s The Rudy Boy Experiment 9p-1a, FREE

Marble Brewery Mudwave, The Fabulous Martini Tones, Surflords 5-9p, FREE Mine Shaft Tavern Gary Gorence CLASSIC ROCK 1-5p, FREE Kenny Skywolf BLUES 2-6p, FREE The Jakes CLASSIC ROCK 7p, FREE Molly’s Jus’ Cuz’ 4p, FREE Outpost Performance Space Last Call Quartet, Entourage Jazz 7:30p, $10-$15

Sol Santa Fe Son Volt 7:30p, $23 Zinc Cellar Bar The Memphis P-Tails BLUES 8p, FREE

FRI 5 Blackbird Buvette Next Three Miles ACOUSTIC 7p, FREE Marvin and the Cloud Wall, Cactus Tractor ROCK/ELECTRIC/FOLK 10p, FREE

Broken Bottle Brewery Johnny International 8p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge Gary Blackchild, Phavian, Zoltan Orkestra 8:30p, FREE Cosmo Tapas Restaurant Jazz Brasileiro 7-10p, FREE Cowgirl Dave Duncan BLUES/ROCK 5-7:30p, FREE Jay Boy Adams w/ Zenobia w/ Mister Sister BLUES/R&B 8:30p, FREE

Imbibe DJ Malik 10p, FREE Launchpad Weedeater, ASG, Black Maria 9:30p, $12

Lounge 54 Santa Ana Star Casino The Gruve 9p-1a, FREE Low Spirits Dirty Bourbon River Show 9p, $8

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L I V E MUSIC Marble Brewery Old North State & Sawmill Dandies 8-11p, FREE Mine Shaft Tavern Gypsy Band 8p-Midnight, FREE Molly’s Swamp Deville 1:30-5p, FREE Odd Dog 5:30p-Close, FREE Monte Vista Fire Station Alex Maryol 9p, FREE Ned’s The Rudy Boy Experiment 9p-1a, FREE

Old Town Plaza Roger Jameson’s Jaded Heart Trio 4p, FREE

Prairie Star Restaurant Joanie and Darin Duo 5:30-8:30p,

Seminal grunge act Melvins will perform at Launchpad on Sat., Jul. 13 with Honky (ex-Butthole Surfers). Show at 9p. Tickets are $17, available at holdmyticket.com.

FREE

Pueblo Harvest Cafe Felix y Los Gatos COUNTRY/BLUES 6-9p, $7 includes all-you-can-eat horn baked pizzas The Stage-Santa Ana Star Casino Blu Sol 9p-1a, $5-$10

SAT 6 Albuquerque Museum The Watermelon Mountain Jug Band 2-5p, FREE Blackbird Buvette The Fabulous Martini Tones SURF ROCK 6p, FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge The Royalty, Port Alice, Frequency Funhouse 8:30p, FREE Cooperage Nosotros SALSA 9:30p, $7 Cowgirl Rob-A-Lou JOHNNY CASH TRIBUE 2-5p, FREE Felix y Los Gatos 8:30p, FREE

Downtown Growers’ Market Squash Blossom Boys 9a-Noon, FREE Ibiza Swag JAZZ/BLUES 6-9p, FREE Imbibe DJ Rotation 10p, FREE Lounge 54-Santa Ana Star Casino The Gruve 9p-1a, FREE Low Spirits The Shadowmen, Mr Right & The Leftovers, The Howlin’ Wolves 9p, TBD

Mine Shaft Tavern Jim & Tim SOULFUL BLUES 3-7p, FREE Imperial Rooster ROOTS 8p, FREE Molly’s Delux w/ Mike Chavez 1:30-5p, FREE The Rudy Boy Experiment 5:30p-9:30, FREE

Monte Vista Fire Station Keith Sanchez & The Moon Thieves 9p, FREE No Scum Allowed Saloon Paul Pino and The Tone Daddies 7p-Close, FREE

Pueblo Harvest Cafe Todd Tijerina Band BLUES/AMERICANA 6-9p, $7 includes all-you-caneat horn baked pizzas Savoy Bar & Grill The Casualz 6-9p, FREE The Stage Santa Ana Star Casino Blu Sol 9p-1a, $5-$10 Zinc Cellar Bar Jacocha ROCK/POP 9:30p, FREE

SUN 7 Blackbird Buvette Sage and Jared’s Happy Gland Band Noon, FREE Cowgirl Zenobia GOSPEL/R&B Noon-3p, FREE Gerry Carthy & Dave Duncan IRISH/BLUES 8p, FREE

Hotel Andaluz Chatter Cabaret: Emerging Composers and Romantic Masterworks 5p, $20

Il Vicino Brewery Canteen The Adobe Brothers FOLK/BLUEGRASS 3-6p, FREE

The Kosmos Chatter Sunday: Stravinsky 10:30a, $5-$15

Lowspirts Outer Minds, You 9p, $7 Malarky’s The Rudy Boy Experiment 3-7p, FREE

Mine Shaft Tavern Gene Corbin AMERICANA 3-7p, FREE O’Niell’s Pub-Nob Hill The Watermelon Mountain Jug Band 4-7p, FREE Season’s Rotisserie & Grill Swag JAZZ/BLUES 6:30-9:30p, FREE

MON 8 Blackbird Buvette Karaoke 9p, FREE Cowgirl Karaoke 9p, FREE Low Spirits Damn Union, Sean Lucy & Family 9p, $5

TUE 9 Burt’s Tiki Lounge The Purrs, Canyonlands, The Cool Arrows 8:30p, FREE Cowgirl Montana Skies CELLO/GUITAR FUSION 8p, FREE

Esther Bone Memorial Library Karaoke 6:30p, FREE Imbibe DJ Twisted Audio 9p, FREE Launchpad Abolishment of Flesh, Fields of Elysium, Despise the Sun, Left to Rot, Impaled Offering 9p, $7 Molly’s Tumbleweeds 5:30p-Close, FREE Ned’s The Rudy Boy Experiment 7-10p, FREE

Zinc Cellar Bar Felix y Los Gatos AMERICANA 8p, FREE

WED 10 Blackbird Buvette Function Wednesdays 9p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge DJ Ohm Ft. Jungle One, Darbstar, Diles 8:30p, FREE Cowgirl Todd Tijerina BLUES/ROCK 8p, FREE Evangelo’s The Rudy Boy Experiment 8:30p

Launchpad Dessa 9p, TBD The Lensic Festival au Desert: Caravan for Peace Concert 7:30p, $25-$40 Low Spirits Possessed by Paul James, Delaney Davidson 9p, TBD Molly’s Stingrays 5:30p-Close, FREE

THU 11 Blackbird Buvette Songwriters in the Round house 7p, FREE Damien THROWBACK 10p, FREE

Cowgirl Mitch Lacassagne INDIE ROCK 8p, FREE GiG Goggle Saxaphone Quartet 8p, $15 Imbibe DJ Malik 9p, FREE Launchpad Hard Fall Hearts, Jakob Insane, The Howlin’ Wolves, Mr Right & The Leftovers 9p, $9 Lowspirtis Rodney Branigan, Alex Maryol, Del Puckett 9p, TBD Malarky’s The Rudy Boy Experiment 9p-1a, FREE

Molly’s Jimmy Jones 5:30p-Close, FREE Outpost Performance Space Riverside Jazz Trio TBA, $10-$15 Pueblo Harvest Cafe Walatowa NATIVE REGGAE 6-9p, $7 includes all-you-can-eat horn pizzas Savoy Bar & Grill Gregg Daigle Band 6-9p, FREE Winning Coffee Jenn Kelly & Jenny Wren 8p, FREE Zinc Cellar Bar Just Us ALTERNATIVE/REGGAE 9:30p, FREE

FRI 12 Blackbird Buvette Carlos the Tall 6p, FREE Planet Rock 10p, FREE Burt’s Tiki Lounge Har-de-har, The Fountaine Classic, Lady Uranium 8:30p, FREE Cowgirl Zombie Plowboy FOLK/AMERICANA 5-7:30p, FREE The R.D. Unit BLUEGRASS 8:30p, FREE

Effex The Crystal Method 10p, $12+ Imbibe Woohabs 6p, FREE DJ Malik 10p, FREE

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Lounge 54 at Santa Ana Star Casino Tijerina Trio 9p-1a, FREE Low Spirits Keith Sanchez & The Moon Thieves, Brokenbread Winner, BuddhaFunk 3p, TBD Molly’s Spankey Lee 1:30-5p, FREE Memphis P-Tails 5:30p-Close, FREE

Monte Vista Fire Station Rudy Boy Experiment 9p, FREE

Prairie Star Restaurant Judge Bob and the Hung Jury 5:30-8:30p, FREE Pueblo Harvest Cafe Felonious Groove Foundation ROCK/FUNK/ LATIN 6-9p, $7 includes all-you-can-eat horn baked pizzas Santa Ana Cafe Jazz Brasileiro 6-9p, FREE

The Stage Santa Ana Star Casino In-A-Fect 9p-1a, $5-$10

SAT 13 Blackbird Buvette The Local Spin 7p, FREE Live Local Music Showcase 10p, FREE Broken Bottle Brewery Christian Raphael 8p,

SUN 14 Blackbird Buvette The Weeksend w/ Wae Fonkey 7p, FREE Congregation Albert The Golden Age of Radio 2p, $4-$10 Cowgirl Zenobia GOSPEL/R&B Noon-3p, FREE The Todd Wolfe Band PSYCHEDELIC/BLUES 8p, FREE

The Hollar Bonita and the Bluefins

ACOUSTIC FOLK/JAZZ 6:30-

8:30p, FREE

The Kosmos Chatter Sunday: Santa Fe Opera 10:30a, $5-$15 Launchpad 3 Bad Jacks 7:30p, TBD National Hispanic Cultural Ctr. TradiSon 7:30p, $7-$20 O’Niell’s Pub-NE The Watermelon Mountain Jug Band 4-7p, FREE Sol Santa Fe Six Feet Under 3p, $20 Sunshine Theater Kottonmouth Kings, X Clan, Imperial Sound Clash 8p, $20

MON 15

8:30p, FREE

Blackbird Buvette Karaoke 9p, FREE Cowgirl Karaoke 9p, FREE

Congregation Albert The Golden Age of Radio 7:30p, $4-$10

Cowgirl The Santa Fe Chiles Dixie Jazz Band 2-5p, FREE Broomdust Caravan HONKY-TONK 8:30p, FREE

Downtown Growers’ Market Racin Kreyol Band 9aNoon, FREE

Ibiza Lounge Swag JAZZ/BLUES 6-9p, FREE

Imbibe DJ Rotation 10p, FREE Java Joe’s Alpha Blue 11:30a-1:30p, FREE

Launchpad Melvins, Honky 9p, $17 Lounge 54 Santa Ana Star Casino Tijerina Trio 9p-1a, FREE Low Spirits Reviva, Project Out of Bounce, Arden Park Roots 9p, $7 Molly’s Throttle Kings 1:30-5p, FREE Rock Bottom 5:30p-Close, FREE

Pueblo Harvest Cafe Micky Cruz LATIN 6-9p, $7 includes all-you-caneat horn baked pizzas Savoy Bar & Grill Chris Dracup Trio 6-9p, FREE

Season’s Rotisserie & Grill Roger Jameson’s Jaded Heart Trio 6:30-9:30p, FREE

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JAZZ 9:30p, FREE

FREE

Burt’s Tiki Lounge L355ons, Diamond, Nocturnal Company

The Stage at Santa Ana Star Casino In-A-Fect 9p-1a, $5-$10 Zinc Cellar Bar Le Chat Lunatique GYPSY

TUE 16 Blackbird Buvette Groove the Dig w/ Old School John ROCK/GARAGE/GLAM 10p, FREE

Cowgirl Molten Soul ISLAND REGGAE 8p, FREE

Imbibe DJ Twisted Audio 9p, FREE

Launchpad Beard, Indemified, The Ground Beneath, Fire to the Rescue 9:30p, $3 Molly’s Eric from Philly 5:30pClose, FREE

Sunshine Theater Emblem3, MKTO 7p, $15 Zinc Cellar Bar Alex Maryol BLUES 8p, FREE

WED 17 Blackbird Buvette Bad Cactus Brass Band 10p, FREE

Cowgirl The Renegade Mountain Band COUNTRY/COUNTRY ROCK 8p, FREE

Dirty Bourbon Fanfare Ciocarlia 7:30p, $17-$20

Low Spirits Spafford 9:30p, $8 Molly’s Badfish 5:30p-Close, FREE

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Visit Local-iQ.com/MUSIC for more music coverage and videos Festival au Desert: Caravan for Peace 7:30p, Wed., Jul. 10

The Crystal Method  9p, Fri., Jul. 12

orefathers of American electronic music, The Crystal Method have Effex Nightclub already enjoyed a decades-long 420 Central SW, career pushing bass and big beat to the 505.842.8870  masses. Known for genre-hopping inside $15 the framework of their own sound (guest thecrystalmethod.com artists on previous albums have included effexabq.com Tom Morello and Matisyahu) and elaborate stage setups (at some shows they use a CD deck with two bass guitars and a keyboard attached all on one frame), they are veritable innovators in the now-mainstream electronic music world. Their early work was defined by the use of classic digital synths like the Clavia Nord Lead, big room techno drums and hypnotic melodies. Put simply, the music feels like driving a sports car very, very fast through a tunnel while R2-D2 smokes weed in the backseat. The group was approached by Nike several years ago to produce music for an album specifically designed to be listened to while running. Dynamic, energetic and fun to watch perform, the Method can surely teach you a thing or two if you’re a proponent of “EDM,” or Electronic Dance Music. Even if you’re not, you can show up for the quite real possibility of watching Effex get broken down piece by piece. —Nathan New

he Festival in the Desert took place annually from 2001 until 2012 in an oasis in the The Lensic Sahara near Timbuktu, Mali, bringing 211 West San Francisco, the music and cultures of the very Santa Fe, 505.988.1234 disparate peoples of northwest Tickets: ticketssantafe.org Africa together in a Woodstock-like $25-$40 atmosphere of peace, hope and mutual festival-au-desert.org respect. Rock stars including Robert globalquerque.org Plant, Blackfire and some members of the Rolling Stones made the difficult journey by Landrover or camel to join the celebration and learn at the feet of master Malian musicians like Tinariwen and Ali Farka Toure. All that changed in 2012 when the murderous, heavily-armed al-Qaida sacked Timbuktu, smashing musical instruments and tortured musicians and other civilians. The good that has come out of this sadness is that The Festival in the Desert has embarked on a nomadic world tour, bringing a Caravan for Peace of musicians from Mali to stages such as The Lensic. Headlining the Lensic performance will be the all-women Touareg group Tartit, led by the charismatic Fadimata “Dixie” Wallet Oumar. It’s a musical prayer for peace and an experience not to be missed. —Bill Nevins

he Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Mayhem Festival Metal Festival has conjured its way to FEAT. ROB ZOMBIE, MASTODON, FIVE-FINGER Albuquerque again. Metal heads far DEATH PUNCH, AMON and wide can enjoy bands ready to scream, AMARTH, JOB FOR A with 20 different acts on three stages at COWBOY, BUTCHER the Isleta Amphitheater (a recent name BABIES, MORE change — another — from Hard Rock 1p, Sat., Jul. 6 Pavilion). Some of the bands playing are Isleta Amphitheater Rob Zombie, Mastodon, Five-Finger Death 5601 University SE, Punch, Amon Amarth, Job for A Cowboy 505.452.5100 rockstarmayhemfest.com and Butcher Babies. Zombie will bring fire and brimstone to the main stage. Zombie has had success being a film director, screenwriter, musician and a producer. He’s back on tour and will perform some of his new music from the record Veneomous Rat Regeneration Vendor. Zombie’s act never goes unnoticed — complete with flames and corpse installations, his shows are action packed. Amon Amarth is another headlining attraction which just released a new album, Deceiver of the Gods. Mastadon will bring their unique brand of southern metal by way of Atlanta. The Mayhem Festival is one of a handful of opportunities each year for Albuquerque head bangers to gather with the tribe. —Tamon Rasberry

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THU 4 THROUGH JUL. 7: PERFORMANCE

4th of July Independence Cabaret Sing and dance to historic and present-day songs. Admission includes snacks, drink. 7p, Thu.; 8p, Fri., Sat.; 4p, Sun., $25 MUSICAL THEATER SOUTHWEST 6320-B DOMINGO NE, 505.265.9119

Sam Esmoer’s painting “Times Like This” will be on display in July at Mariposa Gallery, one of several of his surreal Southwestern scenes that will be part of the Nocturnal Boulevards exhibit.

Slightly twisted Southwest Sam Esmoer’s artistic vision blurs the lines between real and surreal people regard them in different contexts,” Esmoer said in a recent interview with Local iQ. couple dances closely in a bar full of Esmoer’s interest in being an artist started people, one a woman in a colorful at a young age, and he has never stopped red dress with a Spanish flair, the other a man wearing a dia de los living out his artistic vision. “I was always into muertos mask. A mermaid with a long tail drawing and then watercolors and started doing lounges in a pool and takes a short break from mostly oil paintings when I got out of college. smoking her cigarette. A woman I still draw in a sketchbook, wanders near an altar in a and I combine the things I am graveyard surrounded by candles interested in and I look at it in a EXHIBIT and skeletons. A young girl modern context,” he said. wearing cross earrings and a tie As someone who gravitated Sam Esmoer: rides her bike down a long road, to punk rock, skateboarding, Nocturnal followed closely by a dog, while underground culture while Boulevards angels and devils stand nearby also cultivating an interest in and flowers litter the ground. OPENING RECEPTION: ancient Mayan and Aztec art, 5-8p, Fri., Jul. 5 These are just snapshots of the Esmoer, who lives in Tucson, carefully crafted images created Ariz., allows for a strong sense MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, by artist Sam Esmoer, whose of mystery and storytelling in 505.268.6828 work has often been described his work. There is a depth to his mariposa-gallery.com as “slightly twisted paintings of paintings that goes beyond first the Southwest.” Esmoer’s art glance, encouraging viewers to serves to blur the lines between look at the intentionally created the realism of the everyday foreground and background and experiences of people and mixes it with the weave together a story of their own making. unique style of Southwestern and religious Esmoer’s purpose in the creation of each vivid iconography and the intense surreal fantasy of painting is untold to the viewer, and allows each his imagination. person to become acquainted with the art in “A couple of the paintings in this exhibition are an intimate way. You perceive the colors and more surrealistic than others have been in the characters the way that only you can, and this past. It is all about the context of your painting; has been a big draw to Esmoer’s art. BY JESSICA SOSA

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“Sometimes people have an artist statement and you look at it and that is not what you saw at all when you looked at their art. I don’t like specific artist statements. I just like to look at art and see what I want,” Esmoer said. His invocation of both highly familiar and highly unusual visual elements in each piece leaves you wondering where reality starts and ends. “I have seen reviews of my art online from different people. Sometimes what they say the painting is about is not even close to what I had in mind when I painted it, but that’s OK. People can see them any way they want to,” Esmoer said. Through his usage of bright colors, unusual angles and Southwestern settings, Esmoer’s paintings tell stories of people and icons, of animals and nature. “I look for an exaggerated quality with the way the figures and colors are together in the painting. I begin organically with figures and landscapes and go from there. I do not plan a whole painting out in advance,” Esmoer said. The figures walk the fine line between the living world and the world of the dead, between the goodness of angels and the darkness of demons. Trees beckon you in and roses stand out among the bricks in the road. Restaurants and cars filled with varieties of people are constantly in motion, as if the paintings are still frames from a dreamlike reality.

musicaltheatresw.com THROUGH JUL. 14: PERFORMANCE

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare Measure for Measure is a fascinating study of the effects of power on individuals and society. Directed by Denise Shulz, this modern dress production promises a provocative mix of humor and intrigue, guaranteed to entertain and engage. 7:30p, Thu.-Sat.; 2p, Sun., $12-$18 THE VORTEX THEATRE 2004-1/2 CENTRAL SE, 505.247.8600

vortexabq.org THROUGH JUL. 26: EXHIBITION

The Unique & Unusual/Crossing Over The Unique and Unusual New Wood and Gas Fired Ceramics by Judith Duff, and Crossing Over Mixed Media Paintings by Susan Zimmerman. FREE WEYRICH GALLERY 2935 D LOUISIANA NE, 505.883.7410

weyrichgallery.com THROUGH JUL. 31: EXHIBITION

Rosalie Favell: Facing the Camera: The Santa Fe Suite Métis artist Rosalie Favell’s series Facing the Camera is a growing suite of photographic portraiture that documents individuals from a growing Indigenous arts community.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS 108 CATHEDRAL PLACE, SANTA FE, 505.983.1666 iaia.edu

THROUGH JUL. 12: EXHIBITION

Martha Russo’s Cavities and Clumps: The Psychology and Physicality of Contested Space Through the abject, the elegant, the tenuous and the awkward, Russo creates provocative, contemplative spaces. This exhibition consists of sculptures and installations from 1999 to present plus a collaborative work with Katie Caron and another with Elizabeth and Roberta Faulhaber focusing on the notion of contested space. Exhibition: 9a-5p, FREE SANTA FE ART INSTITUE 1600 ST. MICHAEL’S, SANTA FE, 505.424.5050

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Gravure — The Process Demystified Diane Alire, Jorge Tristani, Jessica Weybright and Jim Coker This exhibition will enlighten viewers as to how a gravure is made. FREE

OPEN HOUSE

THROUGH JUL. 28: RECEPTION/ EXHIBITION

Jane E. Chandler This show will include a selection of watercolors depicting NM landscapes and vistas — en plein air paintings large and small. Reception: 5-8p, FREE

NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP & GALLERY, 3812 CENTRAL SE, SUITE 100 B, 505.268.8952 newgroundsgallery.com

PURPLE SAGE GALERIA 201 SAN FELIPE NW, 505.450.4059

FRI 5

THROUGH JUL. 27: ARTIST’S RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

THROUGH JUL. 21: PERFORMANCE

Lost in Yonkers In Lost In Yonkers Neil Simon draws the audience in to the quirkiness of the dysfunctional Kurnitz family. 8p, Fri., Sat.; 2p, Sun., $13-$15 THE ADOBE THEATER 9813 4TH NW, 505.898.9222

adobetheater.org THROUGH JUL. 7: PERFORMANCE

Love’s Lonely Highway Do you believe in love at first sight? Benito Gutierrez did ever since he met the alluring but enigmatic Suzie on a lonely NM highway while on his way to basic training. 8p, Fri., Sat.; 2p, Sun., $8-$12

TEATRO PARAGUAS STUDIO 3205 CALLE MARIE, SANTA FE, 505.424.1601 teatroparaguas.org

THROUGH JUL. 27: PERFORMANCE

The Show The Show is devoted to the ever ongoing process of exploring and perfecting the art of what’s funny. 9p, Fri., Sat., $8

THE BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE AND IMPROV THEATRE, 100 GOLD SW, SUITE 112B theboxabq.com

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Patti Fox and Michael Norviel: Two Person Show Patti Fox’s Celebrate is a celebration of florals created with oil stick and mixed-media. Michael Norviel’s Landscapes: Near and Far are an explosion in color with oil on canvas. His landscapes range from the villages of Northern New Mexico, Spain and Italy. Reception: 5-9p, FREE

SUMNER & DENE, 517 CENTRAL NW, 505.842.1400 sumnerdene.com

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION

Independence Featuring three gallery artists: Gabriella Lemas’ photography is inspired by spontaneous beauty and reveals the stories found in forbidden places; Mary Davis Hamlin uses vivid colors in her paintings to reflect the solace and delight that she receives from time spent in the outdoors and Don Best enjoys the challenging field of segmented woodturning. Reception: 5-8p, FREE

THE GALLERY ABQ 8210 MENAUL NE, 505.292-9333

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Paula Manning-Lewis: All About Love Working in oils, and sometimes acrylics, Lewis’ work consists of Spiral Abstracts or Abstract Expressionism. Open house: 5-8p, FREE

HIGH DESERT ART & FRAME 12611 MONTGOMERY NE, SUITE A-4, 505.265.4066

highdesertartandframe.com THROUGH AUG. 1: RECEPTION/ EXHIBITION

Not (Necessarily) Your Grandpa’s Radio There will be more than 40 restored radios. The radios have both been authentically restored and retrofit to become iPod docking stations, in a number of cases. Radio repair specialist, Richard Majestic, and radio cabinet designer, Hershel Weiss, will be present at the opening reception. Reception: 5-8p, FREE

PALETTE CONTEMPORARY ART 7400 MONTGOMERY, SUITE 22, 505.855.7777 palettecontemporary.com

THROUGH JUL. 26: ARTISTS RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

The Unique & Unusual New Wood and Gas Fired Ceramics by Judith Duff, and Crossing Over Mixed Media Paintings by Susan Zimmerman. Judith Duff was born in Macon, Georgia and in 1991 she established her studio, nestled in the mountains of North Carolina. Frequent studies in Japan have influenced her work and she is one of the most recognized women in clay today. Reception: 5-8:30p, FREE

WEYRICH GALLERY 2935 D LOUISIANA NE, 505.883.7410

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THROUGH JUL. 31: RECEPTION/ EXHIBITION

Nocturnal Boulevards Painter Sam Esmoer will be exhibiting his myopic new works entitled Nocturnal Boulevards. Also, tattoo inspired artist, Eric McCollon features paintings on wood under acrylic resin. Reception: 5-8p, FREE

MARIPOSA GALLERY 3500 CENTRAL SE, 505.268.6828

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SUN 7 LECTURE

Shakespeare Program Paul Ford, actor, director and instructor, talks about Shakespeare as a mirror for TLC and other interested theatre-goers. 6:30p, $5-$12 VORTEX THEATRE, 2004-1/2 CENTRAL SE abqtheatre.org/tlc

THROUGH JUL. 31: RECEPTION/EXHIBITION

Chuck Lathrop: Immutable Changes In his continuing use of automatic mark-making, Lathrop explores the ephemeral in these new prints, paintings and sculpture.

of each work by sewing, scraping, cutting, layering and erasing to develop complex abstract images that emote, suggest, pulse and breathe. Reception: 5-7p, FREE Exhibition: Sat. 11a-5p, FREE PAGE COLEMAN GALLERY 63020-B LINN NE, 505.238.5071

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Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Iolanthe” The students of the Opera Unlimited Summer Youth Opera Day Camp will present a fullystaged abridged production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta Iolanthe. Pianist Natalia Tikhovidova will accompany the 48 cast members. 7p, FREE

Kathleen Doyle Cook and Ann Hosfeld. Reception: 5-7p, FREE

NEW CONCEPT GALLERY 610 CANYON, SANTA FE, 505.795.7570

newconceptgallery.com THOUGH AUG. 24: RECEPTION/ EXHIBITION

Rationalization Resistance New Zealand based installation artist Tiffany Singh’s first solo exhibition in the US. Singh’s work — which includes video with sound, mixed-media installation and social collaboration — addresses the problematic construct of rationalization. Reception: 5p, FREE

SPIRIT ABUSE, 1103 4TH, 505.577.6331

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HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 4700 COAL SE, 505.822.0849

SAT 13

THROUGH AUG. 5: RECEPTION/ EXHIBITION

THROUGH AUG. 10: RECEPTION/ EXHIBITION

BIG + BOLD This exhibit will feature works that are large in scale, using bold brushwork and abstract imagery. Participating are painters Jane Abrams, Cecilia Kirby Binkley,

Intersection: Lens, Light, Life Diverse and captivating work from four northern NM artists will be featured. Reception: 5-8p, FREE LA TIENDA EXHIBIT SPACE 7 CALIENTE, ELDORADO, 575.741.1244

Reception: 3-5p, FREE

LEICH LATHROP GALLERY 323 ROMERO NW, STE. 1, 505.243.3059

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FRI 12 THROUGH OCT. 5: RECEPTION/ EXHIBITION

Touch New abstract work by ABQ artists Natalie Hardcastle and Jessica Kennedy. Both Hardcastle and Kennedy manipulate the surfaces

OPEN HOUSE

Daniel Ramirez The work of Daniel Ramirez will be on display. Ramirez’ watercolors, acrylics and drawings have won awards. Open House: 5-7p, FREE STUDIO 13 323 ROMERO, SUITE 13, 505.247.2988

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Phil Hulebak and Will and Johanna DeMay Hulebak’s original paintings are inspired by the SW and the Rocky Mountains. Will and Johanna DeMay create each ceramic piece by hand with stoneware or porcelain clay. 5-8p, FREE WEEMS GALLERY, 303 ROMERO, 505.764.0302 weemsgallery.com

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Original paintings by Blackfeet artist Farrell Cockrum and local favorite Robert Perea New works received include new pottery plates and bowls from Matthew Patton (Seattle), new jewelry from Navajo artist Cathy Sherman as well as a great selection of Baltic Amber jewelry and new custom handcarved “Roadrunners” from Matthew Yellowman and Rita Juan. Come visit our new space! Open House: 5-8p, FREE

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Three Artists A spotlight on Joy Eaton, water media artist, Steve Janecky, woodworking artist and Linda Reyes-Alicea, jeweler. Reception: 5-8:30p, FREE

YUCCA ART GALLERY 206-1/2 SAN FELIPE NW, 505.247.8931

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ationalization: to cause something to be reasonable, without analysis of unconscious or true motives. It is only a part of our human nature to rationalize, and New Zealand-based artist Tiffany Singh’s first solo exhibition in the United States seeks to explore and deconstruct reasoning as we know it. As an installation artist, Singh’s work encourages audience participation, creating an environment that brings together her own mind and the minds of participants to define her work. Tiffany Singh: Through the use of video with sound, Rationalization mixed-media installation and social Resistance collaboration, Singh inspects the concept Opening Reception: of ritual and how it relates to the realm 5-8p., Fri., Jul. 12 of human emotion. Inspired by her own Spirit Abuse intercultural heritage and experience, Singh 1103 4th NW, 505.577.6331 employs ritual and ceremony in her work tiffanysingh.com to uncover knowledge and identity. She calls on her audiences to gain individual and collective experience within her installations that bring light to an otherwise unexplored concept: the range of emotion and unconscious thought covered by the tendency toward the rational. Journey outside of the usual gallery walk-through and step into Tiffany Singh’s installation, where you can both experience and create art. —Jessica Sosa

Sunday Chatter: Oscar 10:30a, Sun., Jul. 14 The Kosmos 1715 5th NW $15 chatterchamber.org/ sunday

anna a sneak peek of an opera? You can get one at Sunday Chatter on Jul. 14. That’s where countertenor Eric Jurenas will sing a four-minute aria from Theodore Morrison’s yetunheard opera Oscar. The opera will have its world premiere on Jul. 27 at the Santa Fe Opera. The aria is titled “My Sweet Rose,” which the character of Oscar Wilde sings of his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas. In the SFO production, Jurenas is the understudy to David Daniels, who is singing the role of Wilde, the famous late 19th century writer who was convicted of “gross indecency” and sentenced to two years hard labor. On the same Chatter Sunday program is Morrison’s Chamber Music, a song cycle based on James Joyce’s poetry. Jurenas will also sing that. The third work on the program is Frederic Rzewski’s De Profundis (for “speaking pianist”), which is based on the text of a letter that Wilde wrote from prison to Lord Douglas. If you can’t go, the concert will be repeated at 4p the same day at the Muñoz Waxman Gallery, 1050 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe. The Santa Fe Opera will give a total of five performances of Oscar this summer. —Ross Scharf

he reality of abstract art is in the eye of the beholder, and Albuquerque artists Natalie Hardcastle and Jessica Kennedy stir up emotion and encourage exploration with their work. Through the use of imaginative colors and pieces, these two artists use their art to communicate for the world around them. Each complex image is created by surface manipulation, demonstrating the layering of different processes and elements to create one artistic flourish. Hardcastle and Touch: Abstracts by Kennedy sew, scrape, Natalie Hardcastle cut and erase the elements of their art and Jessica Kennedy to create works that allow the audience OPENING RECEPTION: to see what they wish to see. Each color and shape involved in the exhibition can, 5-7p, Fri., Jul. 12 Page Coleman Gallery and will be interpreted differently by each 6320-B Linn NE, person who views it, allowing a unique 505.238.5071 artistic experience. Hardcastle’s imagery pagecoleman.com is a response to what she encounters daily, with natural colors and thoughtprovoking shapes and hand-stitched elements. Kennedy uses the natural world as an inspiration, with vivid color and the idea that nature has the power to be beautiful and violent at the same time. Experience the collaboration between two artists who recreate the world around them in an innovative and thought-provoking way. —Jessica Sosa

The South Broadway Cultural Center Presents: “ Between Worlds ” July 18th - August 24th Art Reception: July 18th 6:00 - 8:00 Paintings & Sculpture Christian Gallegos Paul Jenks Jeff Laird 7:30 -8:00 Blues Music by Aaron Hamre 18th Jean - Michel Basquiat 8:00 - July 9:30 P.M. The Radiant Child A FILM BY TAMRA DAVIS SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER 1025 BROADWAY SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102 For more information call 311, www.cabq.gov/sbcc For accessibility call 505-848-1320, Relay NM or 711 Cultural Services, City of Albuquerque, Richard J. Berry, Mayor

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art of a welcome spate of new films that have been shot at least in part in New Mexico, Just Like a Woman is an affecting tale of two women living under tough circumstances in Chicago. Marilyn (Sienna Miller) works at a computer repair shop but is not particularly happy with her job. Her husband Harvey is unemployed, but not overly aggressive in doing anything besides drinking beer, and a bit later on, bedding another woman. Although it is an old cliché, Marilyn loses her job and discovers Harvey’s antics all in one day and immediately decides to hit the road. She has met Mona, an African immigrant, and they have a casual friendship through a belly dancing class and Marilyn’s visits to the nearby store, run by Mona’s husband and her horrible stepmother. Circumstances bring them together and on the road to audition for a spot dance company in Santa Fe, allowing for a strong character study of two strong women. Kind of like Thelma and Louise with navels. Passionate and attentive. —Jeff Berg

Walt Disney-produced The Lone Ranger, shot in New Mexico and at Albuquerque Studios, opens July 3 in theaters nationwide.

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Opens Jul. 5 Call for show times CCA 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, 505.982.1338 ccasantafe.org

ABQ Studios staying busy, kemosabe ue the “William Tell Overture.” Hi-Ho, Silver! Away! Since this is a written piece, we’re all going to have to use our imaginations and hum along. The Lone Ranger, which recently arrived in theaters, stars Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer in the title role. The Lone Ranger was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Even with the big guns backing it, it had problems none,” he said. such as budget concerns, rewrites and an After The Lone Ranger, rumors began circulating infamous clip of Johnny Depp versus a horse. that Star Wars Episode VII may potentially It was filmed throughout New Mexico film in New Mexico. Rauchberg let me know, and it’ll be great to see our beautiful “Lucasfilm has made public announcements landscapes in Bruckheimer proportions — that they’re planning on filming that movie except I have a feeling CGI may have been in London,” he continued. “But of course, if called in to “punch up” some of the scenes. you’re going to do Tatooine, you’re Our landscape has been home probably not going to go to Northern to many classic westerns, though Africa as they did in the past, so who Tune in to this was the first to be made at knows. Maybe a piece will still come DAN Albuquerque Studios, located our way. We certainly hope so.” GUTIERREZ just south of the Isleta Pavilion. every Friday Since they opened their doors DVD pick of the week at 7:30a on in 2007, ABQ Studios has Channels For a western that is so hilariously been host to 15 major feature 26 & 27 for bad you can’t believe it actually films including last year’s The film talk on exists, you must hunt down The Avengers, more than 82 hours of THE MORNING Villain (1979), starring Arnold television drama and the national BREW Schwarzenegger and Kirk Douglas. If cable and satellite network Reelz. you can imagine a live action Coyote I recently spoke to Matt and Road Runner movie, that’s exactly Rauchberg, the senior vice president of what this is. Seriously, there’s a scene where business development at Pacifica Ventures, the Douglas puts glue on railroad tracks to try to management company behind Albuquerque catch Arnie. One of my close friends found this Studios. I asked him how the Land of flick because he’s a huge Schwarzenegger fan, Enchantment compares to the more than and this movie made him question his entire 40 other states that have implemented tax fandom. incentives in an effort to attract film and Dan Gutierrez, host of Directors Cut Radio television productions. Program (available at directorscutradio.com), “What they don’t have is the 10 years that New is a member of The Broadcast Film Critics Mexico has had to build up a crew base, and to Association and The Broadcast Television build up a vendor supply chain, and supplier Journalists Association. He can be reached at base, that really makes New Mexico second to dan@directorscutradio.com.

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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay DIRECTED BY MOLLY BERNSTEIN AND ALAN EDELSTEIN

4, 6, 8p, Jul.10-12 Guild Cinema 3405 Central NE, 505.255.1848 guildcinema.com

man of many talents — actor, author and most of all, many card tricks and sleight of hand maneuvers, Ricky Jay has had an amazing show-business career. In this documentary, which loses a bit of its magic near the end, Jay takes us on a tour of his career, mostly as an illusionist, but also offering a very interesting and rather in-depth look at the world of magicians and card tricks. Along the way, he introduces us to the very talented but sadly forgotten people with similar skills, many of whom have been lost to time, such as Al Flosso and Slydini. As hard as it tries, the film remains interestingly unable to get Jay to reveal anything other than what he wants to share. But what we do get is interesting and detailed. Jay seems born for what he does and his admiration and knowledge of his mentors is moving and interesting. The directors have put together an interesting array of old clips of those mentors and Jay’s performances, from Sullivan shows to solo performances. Earnest and unique. —Jeff Berg

here was a time when any unexplainable medical malady of women was assigned a label of “hysteria,” which was then often attached to reproductive organs in one way or another, which of course disempowered any woman treated for such problems. In the case of Augustine, who is a young kitchen maid overcome by unexplained seizures, she becomes a medical mannequin for the attending neurologist, Jean-Martin Charcot. Through its fine performances, especially that of Soko, a French singer/actress as Augustine, we follow Charcot’s rather unsavory method of making Augustine a visual mannequin for other doctors by hypnotizing her, after which she has seizures which lead to a sort of psychosexual calm when they end. However, whether by design or accident, changes in the treatment of such patients take root, as Charcot, a grim and unlikeable character notes that Augustine and others are ill and not demon possessed. Augustine prays, Charcot develops devices, but Augustine’s personal strength develops, allowing everything to change. Dark but appealing. —Jeff Berg

Augustine Opens Jul. 5 Call for show times The Screen Santa Fe College of Art and Design 1600 St. Michael’s, 505.473.6494 thescreensf.com

PLANET WAVES We’re now under the influence of all three water signs. Jupiter ingressed Cancer on June 25, joining Saturn in Scorpio and Chiron and Neptune in Pisces. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer. That began June 26 and ends July 20. If you’re making plans or initiating a project, make sure you leave a few days’ margin after the retrograde ends to allow Mercury to come back up to speed and focus your thoughts. The Cancer New Moon is July 8. Mars enters Cancer July 13. Venus enters Virgo July 21, and the Aquarius Full Moon is July 22. That’s the same day that the Sun ingresses Leo.

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know this, I suggest you relax a little and see what happens. Try doing that Cancerian thing and eat real food, take care of the plants and get enough sleep every night. There has been a frenetic quality to your life the past few months, as if you’ve been driven by some kind of invisible psychic force. Take some time and notice how much you’ve accomplished. That’ll give you a clue of what’s to come. LEO (JUL. 22-AUG. 23)

Match your actions to your innermost thoughts. From our earliest days we are trained to split our personalities: to say one thing and do another; to ARIES (MAR. 20-APR. 19) feel a certain way and act against our You seem to be going back and forth feelings; to violate our intelligence on an issue that’s calling for a firm or intuition; and many other decision. The more decisive you try examples. One beautiful thing about to be, the more it seems like there the astrology of July is the close are two irreconcilable sides of the relationship between your deepest story, each with its own seemingly sentiments and your choices and valid point of view. The more you actions. It would seem you have no try to please everyone, the more interest in hypocrisy — only in acting obvious it becomes that you’ll never from your values with the utmost be able to do that. I suggest you not sincerity. This is the course of action burn yourself out doing this. You that will feel the best because it’s a probably already know the reality of reflection of who you actually are. the situation, not from rationalizing or All those options about choosing arguing one side of the case over the anything to the contrary are vastly other, but because you simply know. overrated. What you’re really waiting for is the VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEP. 22) courage to take action, whether that You have no control over how you’re means declaring an end to something, perceived. You have some influence, or committing to it more fully. but in truth, people believe what they TAURUS (APR. 19-MAY 20)

It’s time to set boundaries with your family, which really means organizing your life the way you want. I suggest you identify the center of your life: the element about which you’re the most passionate, or the place where you most dependably tend the fires. Then ask yourself how you feel when you imagine your family — be it parents, spouse, partner or children — knowing that’s the thing you care about so deeply. Do you perceive support or reticence? Do you feel better about yourself, or do questions come up? How you think that others feel about you is a good picture of how you feel about yourself. It’s more complex than you may think, though you do seem determined to get to the heart of the matter. GEMINI (MAY 20-JUN. 21)

You’re at the most important juncture of the year when it comes to sorting your financial priorities, and getting clear about how to be more financially successful. I suggest that the first thing you do is recognize your potential. Your earning capacity has expanded significantly in recent weeks, and you need to be clear about that so you can take advantage of it. Yet there’s another ingredient that will help unlock your potential, which is sorting through everything you were taught about money as a child: whether it’s a good or bad thing, whether you deserve any and for what activities, the impressions that adult relatives made on you, and so on. This may be ancient history but it’s information that is useful and indeed essential to work with now. CANCER (JUN. 21-JUL. 22)

Jupiter has returned to your sign for the first time in nearly 12 years, and I trust you’ve already started to notice some of the pressure coming off, and your world expanding just a bit. Jupiter is providing you with a kind of cushion that will create some open space around you and deflect random objects, and give you access to additional resources. Now that you

believe and they often see based on their beliefs. Meanwhile, you’re a person on a mission — and from what I can tell, you’re entirely sincere. Part of taking up anything larger than yourself, or acting in ways that benefit others, can be the perception that you have some other motive. I could go over all the rationales behind this, but you probably know them. I suggest that you not let anyone’s opinion of you, or their perceived opinion, influence your dedication. Persist for just a little while and soon enough the simple reality of the situation will be obvious to everyone. LIBRA (SEP. 22-OCT. 23)

You tend to leave an impression on others that is more austere and conservative than you may think. There’s a certain reserve around your sign, a reticence to reveal too much, and your astrology is illustrating just such an inner discussion now. You seem to have some compelling reasons to stay silent — and some even more compelling reasons to reveal something specific about yourself. Which is the correct impulse? Well, which haven’t you tried? What are your concerns about consequences? Are they just fears, or are they realistic? One of the main qualifications for leadership is sincerity. Were you to choose that path, what would you want to reveal? Not be compelled to reveal out of some moral dictate, but want to reveal because you will feel better and stronger for doing so? SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 22)

You may be spending too much time pleading your case or arguing for your cause than is necessary. That would include negotiation or studying various points of view. People in your life are more likely to do what’s right based on the fact that it’s actually so rather than based on any rationales that you may present to them. I would propose that if you accept and believe what you know to be true — especially what you know to be true for you — that others will be much more inclined to do so.

If you find yourself debating anything, ask yourself whether you really believe it, and what basis you have for doing so. Be bold about questioning yourself — and about responding. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 22)

You may find it easier to clear the hot air out of the room now that Jupiter is in Cancer — a sign that’s cooler, more inwardly seeking and oriented on feelings. You’ve learned a lot about yourself with Jupiter moving through your opposite sign. Its new placement is less about what is said and more about what is done. People demonstrate their feelings, their caring, their sincerity through their actions. Words can deceive easily and often do so; it’s more difficult to deceive with actions. Now you need to tell the difference, both in terms of what you do and what others do. Let your actions and the actions of others do all the talking. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20)

It’s been a long time since you were cut a break. You’ve been so driven and so restless in recent years, you might count it a miracle if anyone could keep up with you, or understand you, or feel the kinds of pressures and enforced changes that you’ve been going through on a fairly regular basis. Your relationships can now consciously provide a cushion of safety for you. Yet whether you see and feel this will depend largely on your emotional orientation. I suggest you relax a little. Give people the benefit of the doubt about whether they understand you or are capable of seeing your point of view. You don’t need to push yourself or others so hard. Get the feeling of being at home wherever you are, and you will feel like that a little more every day. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 19)

Yours is the sign of the water bearer, and that water has to come from someplace. Some of the sage descriptions of your sign encourage you to fill up your urn so that you have something to give to others when called upon to do so. Jupiter joining many other planets in the water signs is a reminder to pause, fill up and strengthen yourself. To do this, however, you will need to make a conscious choice to trust, and to question your many reasons not to trust. This time in your life only seems to be about the authority you have over your own life and to some extent your responsibility for others. It’s about relaxing into an exchange, and having the faith to receive what you need when it’s offered to you.

THE AMERICAN VALUES CLUB CROSS WORD “Summer Blockbusters”

By Caleb Madison edited by Ben Tausig ACROSS 1 They were banned by Congress in 1977

49 Chateau occupant

5 Make a lot of tears

54 Reporter’s basic questions

9 Cuts short

59 “New York State of Mind,” essentially

14 Kinks hit covered by the Raincoats 15 Number of noches de Janucá 16 Imitation 17 Lively, on scores 18 Bit of mischief 20 Zack Snyder superhero reboot (June 14) 21 Zack Snyder superhero reboot Part II 22 Sch. for Trojans 23 Word said by movie fighter pilots while locking on to a target 25 Sounds of effort 28 Old nutrient no. 30 Quad bikes 31 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl city 35 “We Are Young” band 37 “War” soul singer Starr 41 Soft drink with an annoying jingle that you’ll undoubtedly now get stuck in your head 42 Emulate graffiti artist Banksy 43 Spacious 44 Shop talk

51 Bunsen burner part

60 Guillermo del Toro movie about massive humancontrolled robot weapons (July 12) 64 Guillermo del Toro robot weapon movie Part II 65 Album extra 68 International Airport in Hawai’i 69 Weapon with a powerful core, briefly 70 Marijuana, slangily 71 Digging a lot, as a band 72 Awkward, in internet slang 73 Actress Lamarr who went full frontal in 1933’s “Ecstasy” 74 Exterminator’s target DOWN 1 Valerie played by Naomi Watts in “Fair Game” 2 Schwarzenegger character who says “Crom laughs at your four winds. He laughs from his mountain.”

46 Religion with pillars

3 Sofia Coppola film about fashion thievery, with “The” (June 14)

47 Cultural facilitator?

4 Thin Mint alternative

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5 Barked instructions at

34 Weasel that’s an invasive species

6 Number of Nächte in Hannukah

36 Former org. for Nasser

7 “I feel like I’m flying!”

38 James Mangold superhero film that will be the sixth X-Men movie in twelve years, with “The” (July 26)

8 Gore Verbinski TV serial reboot in which Johnny Depp’s performance maybe seems kind of racist (July 3) 9 Final installment of a Todd Phillips bro comedy franchise, with “The” (May 23) 10 Front-end software specifications: Abbr. 11 Advantage 12 Rightmost item on a dock, often 13 Updates the music on, as an iPod 19 Shit-tons 24 Baz Luhrmann romance that scores a 1920s story with hip-hop, with “The” (May 10)

39 “___ Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here” 40 “Amazin’ ” baseball team, on the scoreboard 48 Thing on a doc’s sked 50 Like many singers before being Auto‑Tuned 51 Rot 52 InDesign company 53 Title with a tilde 55 Thing blocking the TV?

26 Bro franchise finale Part II

56 Sixth X-Men movie Part II

27 Early computer platform

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29 M. Night Shyamalan sci-fi film starring members of the same immediate family (May 31) 30 Possibly racist Depp movie Part II 31 What a photography sch. might award

58 Co-sponsor of a 1930 tariff act 61 Shyamalan allin-the-family movie Part II 62 Have empathy 63 Like many summer Starbucks drinks

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66 Baseline enforcer

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67 Hip-hop-scored Baz Luhrmann movie Part II

PISCES (FEB. 19-MAR. 20)

It takes a lot to let go of control on this planet right now, whether it’s actual control or the illusion thereof. You have compelling reasons to do that, most significantly your peace of mind. But in order for this to be sincere, you need to replace control with something else. The one-word description of that “something else” is faith — though that too may be challenging for you at times, and it’s nothing that you can contrive. What I suggest you replace it with is an experiment in how far your creativity can get you. If you see a problem, a puzzle or a conflict, try having faith that your creativity can turn it to something positive for everyone, then give it a try. Your results will speak for themselves.

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JUNE WAS A CRAZY MONTH in terms of social

happenings, including the first ever Albuquerque Film & Media Experience, which brought a number of top names from Hollywood, including Robert Redford. Also in town was Thomas Dolby, who performed at the Lobo Theatre, a Local iQ sponsored event. Add the always outrageous Gay Pride Weekend and you have a month the Duke City won’t soon forget.

Local’s iQ Kevin Hopper (right) and Derek Hanley (left) with Brian Brown of New Mexico AIDS Services, Inc. (center), at the Pancakes for Pride Benefit on Saturday, June 29 at Scalo Northern Italian Grill. The event is a benefit for New Mexico AIDS Services held every year during the Pride Parade (images below).

Thomas Dolby After Party at Imbibe Cigar Bar (part of the Albuquerque Film and Media Experience. LEFT TO RIGHT: Local iQ editor Mike English, AFME co-founder Lainie Quirk, iQ Associate Publisher Kevin Hopper, Thomas Dolby and iQ publisher Francine Maher Hopper.

Local iQ publisher Francine Maher Hopper (right) hangs out with actors Yvonne Maria Schaefer (left) and Federico Castelluccio (center) at this year’s Albuquerque Film and Media Experience.

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Corrales 4th of July Parade Parade starts the corner of Corrales Road and Target Road. 10a, FREE CORRALES corralesjuly4.com

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FRI 5 Community HU Chant Learn an ancient sound to access higher power. 6-6:30p, FREE ECKANKAR CENTER 2501 SAN PEDRO NE, SUITE 113, 505.265.7388 miraclesinyourlife.org

WED 10 Community Meditation Learn an ancient sound to access

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THU 11 Xeriscape Garden Program 6:30p, FREE

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

Get Low With comedy and drama, the film, Get Low illustrates the many aspects of planning a funeral party. 5p, FREE

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Lavender in the Village Festival Events will take place in various locales and a host of 4h Street Merchants. $2-$5 LOS RANCHOS lavenderinthevillage.com Community Meditation Learn an ancient sound to access higher power. 10-10:30a, FREE HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER 131 MONROE NE, 505.265.7388

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WED 17 Local Organic Meals on a Budget Learn to make pizza with veggies with Roland & Sheila Richter of Joe’s Dining. Appetizers & tastings provided, plus beer/wine for purchase. 5:30-7p, $22 reg. req. SANTA FE SCHOOL OF COOKING 125 N GUADALUPE, SANTA FE, 505.471.7780 localorganicmeals.com