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Local Daily is Slacking
Dear Alibi,
In recent days, the ABQ Journal has devoted a
plethora of news ink about Hillary’s emails.
The Saturday Journal had an editorial
‘Inspector General Slams Clinton’s Private
Email Use’ and the Sunday Journal had
‘Clinton’s email lies premeditated.’ The
Monday Journal had ‘Hunkered Hillary Blew it
Again’, while the Tuesday Journal featured
‘Punish Clinton for Breaking Law.’
On Friday, May 27, the “Republican
Nominee for President” railed against the
“Mexican” judge. According to Reid Epstein
from the Wall Street Journal, Trump went off for
12 full minutes! “I have a judge who is a hater
of Donald Trump, a hater. He’s a hater. His
name is Gonzalo Curiel,” Mr. Trump said, as
the crowd of several thousand booed. Mr
Trump also told the audience, which had
previously chanted the Republican standardbearer’s signature “build that wall” mantra in
reference to Mr. Trump’s proposed wall against
the Mexican border, that Judge Curiel is
Mexican. “What happens is the judge who
happens to be, we believe, Mexican, which is
great. I think that’s fine.” Judge Curiel was
born in the USA.
In the Saturday, May 28, edition of the
Journal, on page A6, there were stories like ‘No
Drought in California, Trump says,’ ‘Hispanics
For Trump’ and stories about #CrookedHillary
and GOP support for #NeverHillary. And on
May 27, a federal judge ordered the release of
internal Trump University documents.
Yet the Journal failed to report on any of
these events swirling around the GOP
nominee? The Journal wrote an editorial about
30 Trump protesters, but made no mention of
his attacks on Governor Susana Martinez, the
first Latina governor elected in US history. The
Journal has not mentioned Trump’s attacks on
‘sleazy’ journalists for doing their job.
If the Journal is so concerned about email
etiquette, why didn’t it report on UNM Regent
President Rob Doughty deleting his
nontransitory emails about UNM’s takeover of
the Health Sciences Center? On April 5, Chris
Quintana from the Journal wrote, “Emails
reveal opposition efforts to stop Health Science
Center restructuring” according to “emails
obtained by the Albuquerque Journal. Ten days
later Trip Jennings from New Mexico In Depth
reported “Doughty’s missing electronic
communications were discovered after NMID
reviewed hundreds of pages of regents’ e-mails
from Feb. 1 through March 14, which the
university provided in response to a public
records request.” The Journal, the Daily Lobo,
KOB4, KOAT7, KRQE13 never followed up.
The Journal has a staff of nearly 100 people, yet
it got scooped by one journalist! The ABQ
Journal is the N.M. paper of record and should
step up its game!
Berry's Folly: A Harebrained
Scheme
Dear Alibi,
ART has not received adequate (if any)
coverage from the point of view of the daily bus
rider. I am 76 years of age and my husband is
86. Neither of us has a driver’s license. Hence
we both depend totally on public
transportation despite its limitations.
We fail to understand how ART will
improve travel for us (the elderly) when it
requires crossing to the middle of the road
while dodging oncoming traffic. The same
applies to parents with strollers and young
children as well as the disabled.
Spare me talk of widened sidewalks. Their
only advantage—if you could call it such—is to
narrow traffic lanes. Their major disadvantage
will be to cause further havoc to pedestrians
and vehicular traffic.
How, indeed, did one arrive at the magic
figure of a “two times” increase of Rapid riders?
(In a car town? Really?) Can one be sure it isn’t
simply a hoped-for guesstimate to justify the
folly of ART and the waste of taxpayers’ (local
and federal) hard-earned dollars?
Surely, bus riders should have been
considered and—dare I say—consulted when
planning such a major and costly change to the
current system. If that had been done and,
moreover, all properly thought out, the
architects of the scheme might have better
provided for the needs of the passengers rather
than the coffers of the “developers.” The real
need is for additional buses and bus routes,
particularly north/south.
An added disadvantage for these riders will
be the access to ABQ Uptown, Coronado Mall
and Winrock Center. With ART, riders will
have to alight the Rapid at Louisiana and cross
streets for a second bus—a major, and possibly
dangerous, inconvenience upon returning
riders, laden with packages such as groceries
from Trader Joe’s and Target.
The proposal should have been put directly
to those of us who actually use the
transportation system, meager as it presently is.
At the very least, via a referendum. Public
meetings do not hold. They are all merely a
sham. Vox populi is never heard. Certainly
never listened to.
-Marie G. Diaz a
-Brian Fejer
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Dateline: Florida
Golfer Charles Helms recorded video evidence
of what could be the largest alligator found to
date. The video shows an alligator estimated to
be 15 feet long at the Buffalo Creek Golf
Course in Palmetto, Florida, moving slowly
across the course. Helms told news sources,
“This alligator was so large he would only move
slowly about 100 feet at a time before having to
lie down and rest.” It’s common to see these
reptiles using golf courses and other man-made
oases for lounging and passage. This isn’t the
first time this Jurassic beast has been seen on
this course. Wendy Schofield, the pro shop
clerk, reported that people come to the course
often to see the creature, “He doesn’t bother
anybody and they don’t bother him, he’s like a
mascot for the course, which is owned by
Manatee County.” Go Gators.
Dateline: California
Chicken-enthusiast Olivia Fox said that her
injured chicken, named Strawberry, would grow
restless while in recovery and try to escape from
her bed. Trying to figure out what could possibly
help Strawberry, Fox decided to let the hen
watch something on her tablet. Fox shared a
video of the result—Strawberry stares at the
tablet mersmerized, intermittently tapping and
squawking at the screen. “Her favorite channel?
National Geographic,” Fox wrote. Strawberry is
now out of the hospital and doing well with her
physical therapy.
Dateline: Hungary
Undertakers in the town of Debrecen
participated in the first ever national grave-
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digging competition to attract the younger
generation to the profession. The 18 teams of
two men raced to see who could dig holes that
conformed to the regulation size of 2 feet 7
inches wide, 6 feet 6 inches long and 5 feet 3
inches deep. The teams were judged on speed
and style. The only rule was that only a single
team member could be in the hole at a time
once the team had dug past 3 feet and 3 inches,
otherwise the teams chose whether they wanted
both members digging or one arranging the
mounds of dirt around the hole. With more and
more men retiring from the profession, the
organizers from the Hungarian Undertakers’
Association say that it’s very difficult to find
young men interested in the job. Iren Kari, one
of the competition organizers said, “We are
having difficulties finding replacements for our
retiring employees. Young people today don’t
like to dig and work.” The fastest team
completed the task in just over half an hour.
Dateline: Florida
Libertarian, “liberty activist” and candidate for
chair of the party James Weeks put on quite a
presentation at the Libertarian National Party
Convention during his speech to support vice
presidential candidate Derrick Grayson. Weeks
began by getting the crowd to clap in unison
and then proceeded to strip off his clothes.
Weeks paced back and forth across the stage,
slowly taking off articles of clothing. For the
first two minutes or so, the crowd responded
positively, encouraging him with catcalls; one
person even put a dollar bill in his loincloth
before the crowd began to jeer loudly. When
Weeks realized he had made a mistake putting
on this performance, he returned to the
microphone and said, “Sorry, it was on a dare.
I’m gonna go ahead and dropout.”
Correspondents in the crowd reported that
Weeks’ fellow Libertarians found his
performance distasteful and his membership to
the party should be revoked. a
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NEWS CITY
BY JOSHUA LEE
Nearly Half of State’s Hate Crimes
Unreported
An Associated Press investigation has found that
nearly half of New Mexico’s law enforcement has
failed to report hate crime totals to the FBI since
2009. According to the report, 53 of the 118
agencies in the state did not report these crimes,
along with more than 2,700 police and sheriff’s
offices nationwide. Reporting hate crimes is
voluntary. The FBI, however, has made it the
priority of its civil rights division to investigate
crimes motivated by a victim’s race, religion,
sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity, and says
groups that “preach hatred and intolerance plant
the seeds of terrorism here in our country,” as well
as negatively affecting the community. Advocates
are concerned that the trend of underreporting
these crime statistics could lead to a faulty
portrayal of national social progress, as evidenced
in the alleged decrease in hate crimes reported in
2014 by the Bureau. Greg Gurule, a spokesperson
for the Santa Fe police, says the FBI has never
requested hate crime statistics from his
department. Only Hawaii, Mississippi, Louisiana
and Indiana had higher rates for unreported hate
crimes.
Protests
and Public
Funds
City Council listens to
citizen concerns
BY CAROLYN CARLSON
lbuquerque City Councilors took a long
agenda on a four-hour stroll during their
Monday, June 6, meeting. Historically,
June agendas tend to be a bit hefty as the
Council tries to wrap up city business before
the end of the fiscal year and before the
annual July month-long recess.
A
Navajo Authorities’ Poor Response
Time Questioned
Pointing Fingers
A Shiprock police captain has been put on
administrative leave following criticism of the
Navajo Nation police department’s mishandling of
a case involving the brutal sexual assault and
murder of an 11-year-old girl last month, as well as
the community’s lack of an emergency alert
system. Ashlynne Mike was reported missing to
the Navajo police on May 2 around 6:30pm, the
local sheriff’s department was not notified until
around 9:30pm, when a San Juan County Sheriff
found out accidentally while talking to the FBI
about an unrelated case. State officials were not
notified until nearly 12:20am the next morning,
and the Amber Alert—the national missing child
alert—wasn’t issued until 2:30am, a full eight
hours after the kidnapping had occurred. The
community’s search for the child, however, had
begun almost immediately, with news of the
disappearance spreading via word-of-mouth and
social media. Rick Nez, president of the San Juan
Chapter of the Navajo Nation, criticized the police
for being too slow to release the Amber Alert,
which he believes would have saved the girl’s life.
According to the FBI, the attacker left the victim
alive. Navajo President Russell Begaye has
acknowledged that a more effective response
system needs to be implemented.
Public comments were dominated by a blame
game going on between the city’s law
enforcement and the groups, organizations and
individual protesters over the violence that
erupted during the May 24 Donald Trump
rally. Council President Dan Lewis started out
by reading the rules of decorum for addressing
the Council. Several times during the often
heated public comment period, Councilor
Lewis had to warn members of the gallery to
not interject comments. Javier Benavidez,
executive director of the Southwest
Organizing Project, spoke passionately about
the city’s law enforcement agencies targeting
and arresting protesters including a 14-year-old
boy charged with an adult felony. “We are
requesting the police to stop the high-financed
witch hunt of young people of color,”
Benavidez said. “We ask you to take a stand for
our young people.” Benavidez called out
Councilor Lewis for allegedly standing behind
Trump and cheering on the volatile speech.
Some Councilors defended and some criticized
the police response but most agreed it was a
black eye for the city. “When we say come out
and protest we better be prepared for what
could happen,” said Councilor Klarissa Peña.
Other random public comments included:
• “Do we want to ruin the life of a
youngster before he has the chance to live it?”
• “Children don’t belong in court.”
• “I am proud to have participated in the
Trump rally protest in the early evening hours
and I condemn, I condemn the riot that took
place later.”
• “Peace is the generous contribution to
the good of all.”
Medical Cannabis Business
Expanding
According to the Albuquerque Journal, the state’s
medical cannabis industry has been growing larger
and attracting more patients over the last year.
New Mexico currently has 23 licensed nonprofit
producers operating 37 dispensaries in 16
counties. Bernalillo County hosts 13 licensed
producers that operate 16 dispensaries. Many
existing producers have plans to open more
locations this year, and 12 nonprofits licensed by
the New Mexico Department of Health are setting
up new growing facilities around the state to keep
up with rising demands. The number of patients
licensed to legally purchase medical marijuana has
more than tripled this year, going from 18,062 in
the first quarter of 2015 to 55,016 this year. Sales
of medical cannabis nearly doubled in that time,
from $5.7 million to $10 million. Many dispensaries
are starting to operate more openly, and some are
trying to make the atmosphere of their businesses
more palatable to patients by giving them a more
mainstream appearance. Dispensaries are also
becoming major employers, paying $3 million in
salaries and other compensation in the first
quarter of this year. Advocates have noted that
cannabis is a safer alternative to prescription
opioids, which have caused more than 165,000
overdose-related deaths in the U.S. between
1999 and 2014. a
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More Sun Later
Councilors put off making a commitment to
set a goal of generating at least 25% of the
electricity used by city facilities from solar
energy by 2025. Councilor Dan Lewis said a
fiscal impact analysis is in process and should
be done by August. Several young people
spoke out in support of this idea of more sun
power. “It is a necessity and I don’t think it is
too much to ask that you not cause the end of
City Councilors Diane G. Gibson and Brad Winter
the world as we know it in the next 30 years,”
one young citizen said.
Stepping Up
Nearly a dozen city residents took spots on
several boards and commissions. Those
appointments include Robert Bello, Daniel
Solares and Petra Morris to the Landmarks
and Urban Conservation Commission. Former
City Council candidate Hess Yntema IV was
appointed to the Labor Management Board.
John Whitson took a position at the Parks and
Recreation Board. A chunk of items on the
consent agenda were quarterly reports on the
city’s progress on public safety goals. Councilor
Pat Davis asked City Attorney Jessica
Hernandez how things were going meeting the
settlement deadlines set by the Department of
Justice. Hernandez said that her office and the
police department have worked hard in the
last three months to meet the deadlines.
Bucks for Wanna Be Mayors
Councilors approved a bill that puts a question
on the November ballot asking voters to raise
the amount of money publicly funded mayoral
candidates receive to run their campaigns.
Municipal candidates can choose if they want
to raise their own private campaign funds or go
through the process to qualify for public
campaign financing. To qualify for the public
financing, candidates have to gather a number
of signatures and $5 donations from registered
voters. If voters approve the ballot question, it
would raise that amount to $1.75 from the
existing $1.50 per voter. The public money
comes to about $630,00 per mayoral candidate
and a little over $250,000 for publicly funded
Council candidates. The vote was not
unanimous, Councilor Trudy Jones dissented
saying if you want to run for office you should
be prepared to hit the streets, knock on doors
and raise your own dang campaign money.
Future Folk Fest
Councilors deferred until June 20 the idea of
adding a regional folk festival to the city’s list
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of cultural offerings. The proposal considers a
one-day event possibly held at Expo New
Mexico or a multi-day event held at a venue
such as the Balloon Fiesta Park or the Open
Space Visitor Center where folks can channel
their inner gypsy and camp out.
Land Bank
Councilors approved setting aside 2 percent of
the biennial General Obligation Bonds from
the Capital Improvement Program for open
space acquisition over the next 20 years.
Councilors Winter and Jones opposed the set
aside saying the funding could take away from
other more critical projects and that 20 years is
a long time to commit to something.
Central Business
Collaborative
Councilors approved forming a new business
advisory board for Central businesses impacted
by the proposed Albuquerque Rapid Transit
line running from Coors to Louisiana.
According to Gary Oppedahl, director of the
city’s Economic Development Department, a
group of people from the Small Business
Resource Collaborative are already meeting
one-on-one with small business owners along
the corridor. Oppedahl said there are 1,200
business along the proposed route with 800
businesses that will be directly impacted. Out
of those businesses, 374 are locally owned.
Oppedahl said the locally owned small
businesses are the ones that the SBRC are
focused on to help minimize the negative
effects of the proposed year and a half
construction. a
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OPINION | ¡ASK A MEXICAN!
states? I thought there were a lot in Alabama
until I crossed the border into Georgia!
BY GUSTAVO ARELLANO
ear Mexican: My beloved mojado has
crossed back over the border into
his native Mexico. Family
emergency. He seems to think it’s
going to be a cinch when he comes
back—I mean the desert, pumas,
mountains, electric fences,
people trying to rob and shoot
you, being short on cash…
where’s the difficulty, right? I
know it seems like only a scared,
privileged bolilla would have a
problem with this, considering how
many people come here that way every day, but
I keep reading all this scary stuff about how
many people die trying to. If a Mexican gets a
passport to enter, can he start the process of
becoming legitimate once he’s here? I’ve tried
doing research, but my Spanish isn’t that good.
What are his best options for getting back,
illegally or legally—car trunk, swimming the
Rio Grande? My main concern is getting him
back safely. (Just please don’t say marriage—
aunque es guapísimo y tiene un corazón de
oro—probably one day, just not yet). Please
help me, Mexican. Extraño mi novio gordo y
sexi!
D
—Lonely in Lancaster
—Chica Guadalupe del Taxi
Dear Gabacha: The 2010 census
showed that Alabama had the secondlargest percentage growth of Latinos
(read: Mexicans) of any state in the
country, with the other top-five states
also in the South. There are so many
Mexicans in Alabama, I know young
raza who argue about Alabama vs.
Auburn the way Mexicans in Southern
California babble about Chivas vs. América! I
can’t answer for the Guatemalans, but the
Mexican angle is easy: jobs, and gabachos willing
to hire Mexicans even if they’re undocumented.
Interestingly enough, all these states are also
expected to go for Donald Trump during the
presidential election—so is the pendejo going to
build a wall around the South, too? PS, the South
is also the place where many a farmer has openly
stated that Americans will not pick crops no
matter how much they offer to pay them—you
can look it up!
June 10
7 p.m.
Dear Mexican: In the not so distant future
when the Mexicans are running the entire
show, what will they do with our lame-ass
“public assistance” programs? Where people get
checks for sitting on their asses, having more
kids in fatherless homes, expecting food stamps
for watching TV, subsidized housing that they
treat like shit, etc?
Dear Gabacha: Yeah, time was when a Mexican
could just pay a penny at the border and cross
over—that’s how my grandfather did it in 1918.
Or pay a hippie chick from Huntington Beach
$50 to stuff him in a trunk of a Chevy
(pronounced “Chevy, not “Shevy”) as she crossed
into San Ysidro, as my papi did it in 1968. The
days of easy crossings are long gone, and now
usually a miserable mess. The easiest way to get
your beloved fat boy back? Vote Democrat in
2016—you can look it up!
Dear Gabacho: Absolutely. And we’re definitely
going to target the número one abuser of the
welfare system: gabachos living in red states, ‘cause
illegals aren’t eligible for welfare. You can look it
up! a
Dear Mexican: I’m a native Alabamian who has
immigrated illegally to Georgia. I was
wondering why there is such a large Mexican
and Guatemalan population in both of these
Ask the Mexican at [email protected]. Be
his fan on Facebook. Follow him on Twitter
@gustavoarellano or follow him on Instagram
@gustavo_arellano!
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EVENT | PREVIEWS
THURSDAY JUNE 9
SATURDAY JUNE 11
Fierce, Family, Pride
For Those Whom
We’ve Loved
Morningside Park
Morningside Park
Lead and Morningside SE
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Lead and Morningside SE
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11:30am to 2:30pm
7:30pm
Put on your dancing shoes and show up at Morningside Park with an appetite on Saturday, June 11,
for Young Women United’s annual Family Pride Celebration. This bash celebrates the LGBTQ
community and the many shapes that families take with the powerful rhythms of Sin Limite and
Baracutanga, accompanied by a host of food trucks, and folks ready to paint your face and facilitate a
bevy of games. This free event runs from 11:30am-2:30pm. (Maggie Grimason) a
Kicking off PrideFest this weekend is the 10th
Annual Candlelight Vigil honoring and
celebrating all those who have fought for
LGBTQI rights in Albuquerque and all over the
world, particularly transgender people. Prior to
the vigil, the Transgender Resource Center of
New Mexico will be marching to Morningside
Park (where the first Pride March was held in
1976) from their offices (149 Jackson NE) at
6pm. The vigil at the park will begin when the
TRCNM arrives at the park at 7:30. (Megan
Reneau) a
Original Sin
Cottonwood Mall
10000 Coors Boulevard Bypass NW
alibi.com/v/41uk
Noon to 6pm
“Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On”
Civic Plaza
1 Civic Plaza
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7:30pm
To paraphrase another writer: If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you’ll want to know is
that Willy the Shakes is not a phony. His work—robust and always veering toward the glory of
spoken text as a preternatural source of poetics and theatricality—has archly stood through the
centuries, surmounting challenges ranging from impressionism to postmodernism as generation after
generation of artists have tried the bard on for size. And during the summer, Shakespeare’s acolytes
seem to grow fecund; outdoor performances of his plays are still very much in fashion. This awesome
tradition happens in Burque too; this year the Vortex Theatre is teaming up with the city of
Albuquerque for Shakespeare on the Plaza. On Thursday, June 9, and Friday, June 10, take in Much
Ado About Nothing, a hilarious yet contemplative comedy about the “merry war betwixt” Benedick
and Beatrice. On Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, prepare to enjoy one of Willy’s most
intensely magical plays: The Tempest takes place on a darkly enchanted isle of lost and found spirits.
The curtain rises at 7:30pm for all of these profoundly entertaining events. (August March) a
Since the dawn of time man has been inspired by
one celestial combination, one perfect pairing that
has given rise to all art and achievement. You
already know what it is. Hot dogs. Beer. A haiku:
Hot dog on the bun/Mustard crust like karma
death/The ghost of light draft. Another haiku: My
dog enjoys brats/ And cold beer on occasion/
Love, the enabler. One more time: Hot dogs hot
dogs, yum/Beer beer beer beer I’ll have some/You
can’t judge me, jerk. Celebrate the oldest love
known to the human race this Saturday, June 11, at
the Cottonwood Grill Festival. General Admission
is $5, but the real fun starts with the Celebration
Beer Sampling Pass for $10 and the Summer
Lover VIP Pass for $20. Kids three and under get
in free. (Joshua Lee) a
SUNDAY JUNE 12
Mane Man
Kalm Yoga
8338 Comanche Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
alibi.com/v/43sa
Noon to 1:30pm
Procrastinators, listen up: If Father’s Day
slipped your mind, don’t panic. You’ve still got
time to make a winning gift before June 19 rolls
around. On Sunday, June 12, Kalm Yoga will be
hosting a DIY session where you can use
essential oils and natural ingredients to make
shaving oil, beard serum and muscle soak bath
salts. The cost is $10 for one product and $25
for all three, plus there will be snacks. On a side
note, these handmade items don’t have to be
exclusively for dads. Try convincing your best
friend to put down the razor, or use this
opportunity to finally break the barrier
between you and that scruffy lumberjack, or
the strange man with a handlebar mustache.
One thing’s for certain: These all-natural
products will grow on you. (Monica Schmitt) a
COURTESY OF ERIC WILLIAMS
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WEEKLY ALIBI
JUNE 9-15, 2016
Community
Calendar
THURSDAY JUNE 9
BRIDAL SHOWCASE Features collections from three exclusive
bridal gown designers. Ann Matthews Bridal
(1620 Alameda). 11am. 890-3736. alibi.com/v/42k8.
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL Commemorate and honor those the
people who began this great LGBTIQ Pride movement in
Albuquerque over the past 40 years while a celebrating
diversity. Morningside Park (Lead and Morningside SE).
7:30pm. alibi.com/v/4440. See Event Horizon.
LOBO TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS Low-cost public speaking
workshop in a friendly, no-pressure environment. UNM
Student Union Building (SUB) Room 3041 (Bldg. 60).
$0-$7. Noon-1pm. 277-8482. alibi.com/v/3u0w.
MEDITATIONS FOR HEALING BODY AND MIND Learn ancient
healing arts to cultivate a healthy body and a peaceful
mind through guided meditations, teachings and discussion. Kadampa Meditation Center New Mexico
(142 Monroe NE). $10. 7-8:30pm. 292-5293.
alibi.com/v/43fe.
WHITE TARA BUDDHIST PRACTICE Venerable Lama Thubten
Nima, former chant master of Gargon Monastery in Tibet,
leads a practice of the female buddha White Tara. RigDzin
Dharma Foundation (322 Washington SE). 6-7pm.
401-7304. alibi.com/v/440b.
WISE WOMEN BELLY DANCE Learn the technique and basics
to this ancient dance form. Manzano Mesa
Multigenerational Center (501 Elizabeth SE). $5-$10.
6-7pm. 280-3638. alibi.com/v/403z.
FRIDAY JUNE 10
FRIDAY JUNE 10
KIDS
3D HAND WALL ART Make some awesome 3D wall art based
on a simple drawing of your hand. Attendees ages 13 to
18 may enter to win a grand prize. Juan Tabo Public
Library (3407 Juan Tabo NE). 2-3pm. 291-6260.
alibi.com/v/43rj.
DRUMS AROUND THE WORLD A highly energetic, interactive
and informative musical program. Hundreds of instruments will be on hand as Kevin Kinane performs. Cherry
Hills Library (6901 Barstow NE). 10:30-11:30am.
857-8321. alibi.com/v/43rg.
GO WITH THE FLOW Explora helps tweens levitate balls and
make an egg jump from one container to another to find
out how airplanes fly and birds soar. Registration is
required. South Broadway Library (1025 Broadway SE).
3-4pm. 764-1742. alibi.com/v/43rf.
MAGIC WITH ANIMALS John Polinko performs magic and
utilizes children’s books to reinforce this summer’s reading
theme, “Get in the Game, READ.” San Pedro Library
(5600 Trumbull SE). 3:30-4:30pm. 256-2067.
alibi.com/v/43rl.
PIPE CLEANER NINJAS Create your very own ninja action
figures with pipe-cleaners, straws and beads. Outdoor
program for ages 9-12. Ernie Pyle Library (900 Girard SE).
3:30-4:30pm. 256-2065. alibi.com/v/43rm.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: JOHN POLINKO Kids magic
show East Mountain Library (1 Old Tijeras, Tijeras).
11am-1pm. (505) 281-8508. alibi.com/v/43rh.
SUPERSTAR PEG PEOPLE Make your own super hero or
sports star out of wooden pegs. Registration is required.
Los Griegos Library (1000 Griegos NW). 4-5pm.
761-4020. alibi.com/v/43rn.
TEEN EVENT: DIY DRY-ERASE BOARDS Make a dry-erase
board. All materials provided. Registration is required and
limited to first 12 participants. Ages 13-18. South Valley
Public Library (3904 Isleta SW). 3-4:30pm. 877-5170.
alibi.com/v/43rk.
TWEEN EVENT: MAKING COMICS: PANEL BY PANEL WITH
7000 BC Combine words and pictures to make your own
comics. All materials provided. Registration is required.
Ages 9-12. Erna Fergusson Library (3700 San Mateo NE).
Noon-1pm. 888-8100. alibi.com/v/43ri.
LEARN
3D PRINTED, LIFE-SIZE 1950S SHELBY COBRA ON DISPLAY
A 1950s era iconic sports car is transformed by 3D
printing into an all-electric, motor-driven laboratory on
wheels. National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
(601 Eubank SE). $8-$12. 9am-5pm. 245-2137.
alibi.com/v/43wq.
WELLNESS/FITNESS
ALIGN UP’S CORE BREATHING-SPINE RESTORATION CLASS
Class merges gentle, helpful and hands-on work to soothe
and progress your body with guidance on how to do
breath-work. Orange Yoga (7528 Fourth Street NW).
$10-$15 sliding scale. 5:30-6:30pm. 933-5211.
alibi.com/v/3ehw.
ALIGN UP’S STRESS BUSTERS DEEP FASCIA RELEASE
CLASS A super-relaxation circuit training helpful for
recovery from long-term stress, PTSD and chronic pain.
Orange Yoga (7528 Fourth Street NW). $10-$15 sliding
scale. 6:45-8:30pm. (917) 535-9530.
alibi.com/v/3emu.
BEGINNERS FLAMENCO FOR ADULTS Adult flamenco classes
for beginners. Casa Flamenca (401 Rio Grande NW). $20.
5:30-6:30pm. 247-0622. alibi.com/v/40w4.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE AND CHOREOGRAPHY CLASS Work
on full body awareness through stretching and strengthening exercises, as well as focusing on a combination of
modern, jazz and lyrical dance styles. Maple Street Dance
Studio (Alley Entrance) (3215 Central). $13. 4-5:20pm.
699-9018. alibi.com/v/3too.
KUNDALINI YOGA Seeking physical and mental relaxation and
rejuvenation? Experience Kundalini Yoga, always at your
own level. Wellspring Yoga (5500 San Mateo NE).
$10-$16. 5:30-7pm. 881-2187. alibi.com/v/3s22.
ABQ PRIDEFEST 2016 Celebrate and support the LGBTIQ
community in Albuquerque and all over the world.
Local artists and crafters sell their work and live
music is performed. See the Alibi folks to have your
picture taken at a photobooth. Fairgrounds @ Expo
NM (300 San Pedro NE). $10. 11am.
alibi.com/v/436o.
BRIDAL SHOWCASE 11am. See 6/9 listing.
ZENTANGLE CLUB Re-center, calm down and work on
Zentangle projects. Basic materials provided. Juan Tabo
Public Library (3407 Juan Tabo NE). 1:30-3pm.
291-6260. alibi.com/v/43ru.
KIDS
DRUMS AROUND THE WORLD Main Library
(501 Copper NW). 10:30-11:30am. See 6/9 listing.
EXPLORA: ENERGY TRANSFORMERS Teens experiment with
“Newton’s Cradles” and build wind turbines that produce
electricity. Registration is required for this event. Tony
Hillerman Library (8205 Apache NE). 3-4pm. 291-6264.
alibi.com/v/43rp.
GET IN THE GAME: READ! Elaine Muray integrates movement
and narration to deliver tales from around the world as
well as personal stories. Ernie Pyle Library
(900 Girard SE). 10:30-11:30am. 256-2065.
alibi.com/v/43rr.
MAGIC WITH ANIMALS Lomas-Tramway Public Library
(908 Eastridge NE). 10:30-11:30am. See 6/9 listing.
MUSIC AND FUN WITH ANDY MASON Educational, interactive, bilingual concert for kids and families. Los Griegos
Library (1000 Griegos NW). 10:30-11:30am. 761-4020.
alibi.com/v/43rq.
POM-POM BUDDIES Make your own pom-pom buddies to
decorate lockers, desks or backpacks. All materials
provided. San Pedro Library (5600 Trumbull SE).
3:30-4:30pm. 256-2067. alibi.com/v/43ry.
SCRIBBLER MACHINE FOR TEENS Create a scribbler
machine using a mobile maker kit. Attendees ages 13-18
may enter to win a grand prize. North Valley Public Library
(7704 Second Street NW). 2-3pm. 897-8823.
alibi.com/v/43rv.
SRP TEEN PROGRAM: ZENDOODLES Learn how to relax and
create a unique piece of art with pen, paper and your
imagination. Registration is required. Ages 13-18. LomasTramway Public Library (908 Eastridge NE). 2-3pm.
291-6295. alibi.com/v/43rw.
TEEN EVENT: SCRIBBLER MACHINE Using small motors, a
plastic food container and markers, make a cool machine
that doodles all by itself. All materials provided. Erna
Fergusson Library (3700 San Mateo NE). 4-5pm.
888-8100. alibi.com/v/43rz.
TWEEN EVENT: COLORFUL WASHER NECKLACES Make a
beautiful, wearable necklace using ordinary washers. Ages
9-12. West Gate Heights Library (1300 Delgado SW).
3-4pm. 833-6984. alibi.com/v/43rx.
LEARN
3D PRINTED, LIFE-SIZE 1950S SHELBY COBRA ON DISPLAY
$8-$12. 9am-5pm. See 6/9 listing.
BUDDHISM AND THE STAGES OF EXISTENCE Venerable Lama
Thubten Nima teaches Buddhist text, Natural Liberation:
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WEEKLY ALIBI
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ABQ WAKA TINDER RECRUITING EVENT Use Tinder to find
kickball or flag football teams while mingling with other
players. Krypton Blue (6040 Brentwood NE). 7-9pm.
710-0719. alibi.com/v/42zj.
KING OF THE CAGE: ASCENSION Live mixed martial arts
action, headlined by a middleweight showdown between
Anthony Rozema and Omar Acosta. Embassy Suites Hotel
(1000 Woodward NE). 7-10pm. 245-7100.
alibi.com/v/42tx.
selection of books for sale to benefit the public library.
Main Library (501 Copper NW). $2. 10am-4pm.
768-5167. alibi.com/v/3z5t.
HEIGHTS SUMMERFEST Artisan market, food trucks, kids’
activities, summer brews in a local Microbrew Garden, and
music from national headliner Rusted Root. North Domingo
Baca Multigenerational Center (7521 Carmel NE).
5-10:30pm. 768-3556. alibi.com/v/41m1.
LOS ALAMOS CHAMBER FEST Businesses and nonprofits
showcase their products and services for the public in
a festival environment. Central Park Square (Central Ave,
Los Alamos). 10am-3pm. 661-4816. alibi.com/v/42e4.
MOONSTONE SATURDAY Shop vinyl records, modestly priced
vintage clothing, cruelty-free oddities, locally made cosmetics
and a myriad of other quality lifestyle products. Sister
(407 Central NW). 3-7pm. 242-4900. alibi.com/v/4427.
RED ROCK ROSE MARKET Offers many indoor and outdoor
vendors who sell vintage items, antiques, painted furniture, new and gently used clothing and jewelry, home
décor and artwork. Red Rock Rose (7209 Fourth
Street NW). 10am-5pm. 898-4488. alibi.com/v/407z.
WELLNESS/FITNESS
KIDS
EL ARTE DE MEDITOR Free public talk in Spanish given by
Gen Sangden, a Buddhist nun and the National Spiritual
in Mexico for the International Kadampa Tradition.
National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 Fourth
Street SW). 6:30-8:30pm. 292-5293. alibi.com/v/43fq.
PARTNERS DATE NIGHT: THAI YOGA MASSAGE The nourishing
practice of duo asana, Thai yoga massage, romantic
essential oils and aphrodisiac bites are paired together to
celebrate your union. Kalm Yoga (8338 Comanche Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110). $25-$30 per couple. 6-8pm.
alibi.com/v/42nm.
URBAN SHAMAN: LEARNING LODGE A class for spiritual
explorers who are looking to meet each other and grow. All
backgrounds welcome. The Kiva (3096 Rosendo
Garcia SW). $5-$25. 7-9pm. 382-5275.
alibi.com/v/2brz.
EXPLORA TEEN EVENT: MOTION PICTURE MATH Explore
persistence of vision with optical toys like zoetropes, flip
books and thaumatropes. Animate pictures and make
them come alive! Registration is required. Ernie Pyle
Library (900 Girard SE). 10:30-11:30am. 256-2065.
alibi.com/v/43s5.
JUGAMOS JUNTOS: CANTANDO LA CULTURA Hands-on art
activities, bilingual sing-alongs, outdoor activities in the
Bosque and story times in the Center’s library. National
Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 Fourth Street SW).
10:30am-noon. 246-2261. alibi.com/v/4412.
SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAYS June’s theme is Animals in the
Area. Explore evidence of animals in the grasslands,
marsh, arboretum or along the Bosque. Bachechi Open
Space (9521 Rio Grande NW). 5-8pm. 314-0398.
alibi.com/v/43la.
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Padmasambava’s Teachings on the Six Bardos. RigDzin
Dharma Foundation (322 Washington SE). $20.
6:30-8:30pm. 401-7340. alibi.com/v/43wj.
MOON ROCKS TALK Albuquerque Science Fiction Society
member Grant Kuck gives a talk on “Moon Rocks and
Moonstones” with visual aids and rock samples. St.
Andrew Presbyterian Church (5301 Ponderosa NE). $1.
7:30-10pm. 266-8905. alibi.com/v/42pe.
SPORTS/OUTDOOR
live the Andaluz Life.
LEARN
SATURDAY JUNE 11
2ND PONDEROSA BREWERY MUSIC SERIES More than 20
local vendors launch a bi-weekly market, with handcrafted
items for sale, several bands, DIY activities and a beer
garden. Ponderosa Brewing Company
(1761 Bellamah NW). 4pm. 639-5941.
alibi.com/v/43h1.
ALBUQUERQUE AREA EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS
Community volunteers trained in horticulture answer questions about all aspects of growing things at eight of the
city’s public libraries. See the full list online. Various locations (See description). 10am-3pm. 259-8159.
alibi.com/v/3zwk.
BUDDHISM LECTURE Lama Thubten Nima gives teachings on
The Six Stages of the Bardo. RigDzin Dharma Foundation
(322 Washington SE). $20-$100. 10am-4:30pm.
401-7340. alibi.com/v/419m.
MEDICINAL HERBS OF THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE 2-part
class on medicinal plant landscapes offered as a
fundraiser for the Yerba Mansa Project. Sessions are held
in the Bosque and the Sandias. Source
(1111 Carlise SE). $65. 10am-2:30pm.
alibi.com/v/3rnd.
PORTAL TO THE PUBLIC ACTIVITY Participate in material-rich,
engaging activities and learn about the current research of
Albuquerque scientists and engineers. Explora!
(1701 Mountain NW). FREE with admission. 1-4pm.
224-8300. alibi.com/v/43j8.
SPORTS/OUTDOOR
STAY • DINE • DRINK • LIVE
125 Second Street NW Downtown Albuquerque
For Reservations 505.242.9090 | HotelAndaluz.com
43RD ANNUAL ALBUQUERQUE GARDEN TOUR Altura
Park gardens presented by the Council of
Albuquerque Garden Clubs with 10 gardens, 10 plein
air painters along with music and lunch. 2016
Albuquerque Garden Tour (Altura Park Area).
$15-$25. 8am-3pm. 296-6020.
alibi.com/e/189368.
ABQ PRIDEFEST 2016 $10. 11am. See 6/10 listing.
ALBUQUERQUE PRIDE PARADE Annual celebration of the
LGBTIQ community. Look for the Alibi folks afterward to
have your picture taken at a photobooth and get some
Alibi goodies. Nob Hill (Central Ave). 10am.
alibi.com/v/41xy.
BRIDAL SHOWCASE 11am. See 6/9 listing.
FAMILY PRIDE CELEBRATION Family friendly event celebrating Albuquerque Pride with music by Sin Limite and
Baracutanga, facepainting, games and food trucks.
Morningside Park (Lead and Morningside SE).
11:30am-2:30pm. 831-8930. alibi.com/v/41j2. See
Event Horizon.
FRIENDS FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE A wide
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WEEKLY ALIBI
JUNE 9-15, 2016
BIKING BAD TOUR Interactive bicycle tour that explores major
locations from “Breaking Bad” accessible by bike. Routes
Bicycle Tours and Rentals (404 San Felipe NW, #B1).
$60-$65. 1-4pm. alibi.com/v/42nr.
CIENEGA CANYON AND PINO TRAIL HIKE Group hike sponsored by the Sierra Club. Elena Gallegos Picnic Area
(7100 Tramway NE). 8:30am. 433-4692.
alibi.com/v/43o9.
FREE DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR Albuquerque Historical
Society (2617 Decker NW). 10am-noon. 345-5300.
alibi.com/v/3ri0.
NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY Guided bike rides, a rock
climbing wall, raffle prizes and art projects. Meet Smokey
Bear to learn about conservation programs. Tingley Beach
(1800 Tingley SW). 10am-2pm. 768-2000.
alibi.com/v/3u4q.
NEON RUN An all ages, night time, glowing 5K and neon party.
Enjoy food, drinks, LED lights, dancing, vendors and DJs.
Balloon Fiesta Park (5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway).
$47-$70. 5-10pm. alibi.com/v/435m.
NM GAMES ARCHERY Archery competition. Balloon Fiesta
Park (5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway). $30. 8am.
alibi.com/v/42vc.
WELLNESS/FITNESS
ADVANCED YOGA WITH APARNA Practice to integrate challenging poses to build power, precision, insight and ease.
Yoga Mike Studio Blue (2205 Silver SE). $10.
11am-12:15pm. 715-9271. alibi.com/v/41zr.
FROM JADED TO JOYFUL Day course on recognizing opportunity to have a joyful life, taught by Gen Sangden. Cost
includes lunch. Kadampa Meditation Center New Mexico
(142 Monroe NE). $55. 9:45am-4pm. 292-5293.
alibi.com/v/43fs.
PINTS AND PLANKS Donation based yoga class at the
Downtown pub. Marble Brewery (111 Marble NW).
11am-noon. 243-2739. alibi.com/v/441f.
VESTIDO ROJO Conference held in conjunction with Go Red
Por Tu Corazon to raise awareness of heart disease among
Hispanic women in New Mexico. Embassy Suites Hotel
(1000 Woodward NE). 9am-1:30pm. 485-1330.
alibi.com/v/42a7.
TUESDAY JUNE 14
MEDITATION FOR KIDS Each class includes a short meditation,
a teaching and activities to help children increase their
positive minds of patience and respect for others. Kadampa
Meditation Center New Mexico (142 Monroe NE). $3.
10-11:30am. 292-5293. alibi.com/v/43fv.
BRIDAL SHOWCASE 11am. See 6/9 listing.
IMPACT AND COFFEE A space where nonprofit leaders,
volunteers, board members, funders and people who
want to find their place in the social impact community
meet up. Epicenter (199 Central NE). 9-10am.
alibi.com/v/3v57.
PET LOSS GROUP A support group for those who have lost
or anticipate the loss of an animal companion. Call
265-3087 to register. VCA Veterinary Care Animal
Hospital (9901 Montgomery NE). $20. 6-7pm.
alibi.com/v/3ram.
TWILIGHT TOUR Observe interesting animal behavior while
taking a tour of the zoo in a small group led by your
personal guide. ABQ BioPark Zoo (903 10th Street SW).
$10-$15. 6:30-8:30pm. 764-6214. alibi.com/v/3u4t.
LEARN
KIDS
BUDDHISM LECTURE $20-$100. 10am-4:30pm. See 6/11
listing.
MERCY AND TRUTH NOW MEET; JUSTICE AND PEACE NOW
EMBRACE Talk by Sr. Mary Ann Barrett of The Dominican
Ecclesial Institute. UNM Continuing Education Building
(1634 University NE). 1-3pm. 243-0525.
alibi.com/v/42k0.
SUMMER SERIES: AIR LAYERING WORKSHOP WITH LLOYD
KREITZER Learn how to clone any tree or bush utilizing a
4000 year old technique from Lloyd Kreitzer the “Fig Man.”
Open Space Visitor Center (6500 Coors NW). $2 per
vehicle. 10am-noon. 897-8831. alibi.com/v/42o2.
EXPLORA TEEN EVENT: MOTION PICTURE MATH Main Library
(501 Copper NW). 2-3pm. See 6/11 listing.
FOCUS ON FUNNY PHOTO Ophelia Adelai Cornet teaches
kids ages 6-10 how to use their sense of humor and intuition to capture themselves and classmates in costume
and action. They will then incorporate these images into
painted photo collages. 9:30-11:30am or 1-3pm. Runs
through 6/16. Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
(2000 Mountain NW). $54-$60. 764-6502.
alibi.com/v/3x1t.
SUNDAY JUNE 12
ABQ PRIDEFEST 2016 $10. 11am. See 6/10 listing.
BRIDAL SHOWCASE 11am. See 6/9 listing.
RED ROCK ROSE MARKET Noon-5pm. See 6/11 listing.
KIDS
SPORTS/OUTDOOR
ABQ BIKE AND BREW TOUR A unique bicycle experience that
combines the scenery of Albuquerque’s bike paths with
guided beer sampling, local culture and VIP backroom
brewery tours. Routes Bicycle Tours and Rentals (404 San
Felipe NW, #B1). $60-$65. 1-4:30pm. alibi.com/v/42ny.
WELLNESS/FITNESS
CELEBRATE WELLNESS HOLISTIC HEALTH AND CRAFT FAIR
Local businesses offer specials on natural products, crystals, healing jewelry and more. Lady Lotus Healing &
Energy Therapy (3321 Candelaria NE). 10am-4pm.
261-4155. alibi.com/v/441h.
DRUM JOURNEY: URBAN SHAMAN Experience a powerful
journey through sound. Tap into your own personal abilities for healing and growth. The Source
(1111 Carlisle SE). $10. 4:30-6pm. 382-5275.
alibi.com/v/2btb.
FATHER’S DAY DIY GIFTS Make all natural essential oilinfused pre-shaving serum, beard oil and muscle soak
bath salts for Father’s Day gifts. Registration is
required. Kalm Yoga (8338 Comanche Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110). $10-$25. Noon-1:30pm.
alibi.com/v/43sa. See Event Horizon.
OPEN PUBLIC MEDITATION SITTING Periods of sitting meditation are interspersed with brief periods of walking meditation. The center supplies the cushions, timekeeper and
chairs. Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center
(1102 Mountain NW). 10am-noon. 717-2486.
alibi.com/v/3unv.
SUNDAY STRESS BUSTERS DEEP FASCIA RELEASE CLASS A
super-relaxation circuit training helpful for recovery from
long-term stress, PTSD and chronic pain. Orange Yoga
(7528 Fourth Street NW). $10-$15. 6-7:45pm. (917)
535-9530. alibi.com/v/3fsz.
MONDAY JUNE 13
LEARN
LIVING THE DREAM: POLYAMORY IN PRACTICE Discussionbased workshop with Sera Miles that examines
polyamorist relationships under a practical magnifying
lens. Self Serve (3904 Central SE). $15-$20. 7:30pm.
265-5815. alibi.com/v/42un.
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Comprehensive workshop for individuals and organizations
to improve performance, engage employees and reach
goals. Entereza (2501 Yale SE). $89. 8:30-11:30am.
alibi.com/v/42o6.
TIC-TAC-TOE ON-THE-GO! FOR TWEENS Make a portable
sports themed tic-tac-toe board. All materials provided.
For ages 10 and up. Alamosa Library
(6900 Gonzales SW). 2-3pm. 836-0684.
alibi.com/v/435i.
WELLNESS/FITNESS
AYURVEDIC HERBOLOGY AND PREPARATIONS Learn the
principals of Ayurvedic herbal formulation and drug/herb
interactions and create custom formulas, medicated ghee
and oils, suppositories and more. Runs through 6/17.
Sonia Masocco Phytotherapy (11930 Menaul NE). $475.
9am-4pm. 296-5737. alibi.com/v/42rg.
BEGINNERS FLAMENCO FOR ADULTS $20. 5:30-6:30pm.
See 6/9 listing.
PRENATAL YOGA Explore ways to reduce the aches and pains
that accompany pregnancy while preparing for your
journey in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Inspired Birth and Families (6855 Fourth Street NW).
$10. 6-7pm. 232-2772. alibi.com/v/3uh5.
SELF-EMPOWERMENT GROUP Peer-run group focusing on
addiction recovery. Small groups consist of recovery
goals, triggers, relapse, relaxation and others. One-onone peer support offered after each group. Albuquerque
Center for Hope & Recovery (1120 Second Street NW,
Second Floor). Noon-1pm. 321-3449.
alibi.com/v/3oxn.
Looking for a great opportunity?
Family owned manufacturer of aggregate, concrete and asphalt and prime contractor specializing in dirt work and
road construction is looking to expand our team. In business since 1905, we have openings in our Santa Fe and
Española locations.
Candidate must be professional, a team player, punctual and dependable, and willing to work overtime when
needed. All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening, have a high school diploma or equivalent,
possess a valid driver’s license, and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
We have openings for the following positions:
General Laborer Santa Fe & Espanola: No experience necessary.
Concrete Laborer and Finisher Santa Fe: Minimum one (1) year
experience.
Welder Santa Fe & Española: Minimum one (1) year practical welding
experience; Welding trade school certificate preferred.
Heavy Equipment Oiler Mechanic Santa Fe: CDL Class A license required,
with Haz-Mat and Tanker Endorsement; Minimum two (2) year driving
experience needed.
Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic Santa Fe: Minimum two (2) years
heavy equipment diesel maintenance experience, including preventive
maintenance, troubleshooting, and general repair of heavy equipment;
Applicants must have own tools.
CDL Class A Drivers Santa Fe & Española: Minimum two (2) years driving
experience needed.
Heavy Equipment Operator Santa Fe & Española: Minimum one (1) year
experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, dozers, graders,
backhoes, scrapers, rollers and paving machines; CDL Class A license
preferred but not required.
Estimator/Project Coordinator Santa Fe: Minimum three (3) years
experience in estimating for commercial, residential subdivision
and public work jobs; College degree is preferable.
We Offer Outstanding Benefits
Including:
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Quarterly Safety Bonus Program
• Medical Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan with
Company Match
• Additional Voluntary Life
Insurance, Short & Long Term
Disability, Dental and Vision
Insurance
• Safety Shoe Program/Company
Provided Uniforms
To apply send resume with cover letter or request an
application for the position you are applying to:
ATTN: ETM Operations Manager
PO Box 38, Española, New Mexico 87532 -ORFAX: (505) 753-2490
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Heights Summerfest
2016
WEDNESDAY JUNE 15
BRIDAL SHOWCASE 11am. See 6/9 listing.
PRINCESS UNICORN Kids dance with Princess Unicorn and
hear stories about young artists following their dreams.
Alamosa Library (6900 Gonzales SW). 10:30-11:30am.
836-0684. alibi.com/v/435h.
4TH ANNUAL JOB FAIR Annual event that draws over 4,000
people and 80+ employers, with some hiring on the spot.
Harrison Middle School (3912 Isleta SW). 10am-2pm.
977-6247. alibi.com/v/3xyn.
BRIDAL SHOWCASE 11am. See 6/9 listing.
LEARN
KIDS
THE GOLDEN RULE: THE RECOVERY AND RE-LAUNCHING OF
THE PACIFIST LEGEND Jim Summers talks about the
recovery and re-launching of the golden rule today by
Veterans For Peace. Albuquerque Center for Peace and
Justice (202 Harvard SE). 5:30pm. 271-9274.
alibi.com/v/43f2.
YOGA FOR HOT SEX Focus on sensuality, saucy movements,
deep body awareness, relaxation and pelvic floor positions
for pleasure, comfort and creativity during sex. Self Serve
(3904 Central SE). $15-$20. 7:30pm. 265-5815.
alibi.com/v/42um.
FOCUS ON FUNNY PHOTO $54-$60. See 6/14 listing.
GO WITH THE FLOW East Mountain Library (1 Old Tijeras,
Tijeras). Noon-1pm. See 6/9 listing.
SPORTS/OUTDOOR
PETIO MONTH Pet Adoptions with Lap Dog Rescue of New
Mexico, Watermelon Mountain Ranch, and Lucky Paws in
celebration of 21 years of Petios. Various locations and
times on alibi.com/events/. Various Flying Star Cafe
Locations (4501 Juan Tabo NE). alibi.com/v/433l.
KIDS
LEARN HOW TO PLAY ROLLER DERBY Bring your own gear or
show up early to borrow some. All skill levels are welcome,
people are on hand to teach you how to skate. Heights
Community Center (823 Buena Vista SE). 7-9pm.
alibi.com/v/3v6w.
WELLNESS/FITNESS
METAL YOGA MONDAYS Uplift your mind and body while
having fun and listening to a metal soundtrack. The
Remedy Day Spa (113 Vassar SE). $5-$12. 8-9pm.
265-9219. alibi.com/v/3v8e.
WELLNESS/FITNESS
YOGA FOR PTSD Clinically based iRest Yoga Nidra meditation
for anyone suffering from PTSD. Healing Massage
(2469 Corrales, Ste A2, Corrales). $12 per class.
6-7:15pm. alibi.com/v/3ze3.
ONGOING
NOTICES
ABQ PRIDE MOTORCYCLE CONTINGENT Motorcyclist sign-up
to kick off the 2016 Pride Parade. 507-2269.
alibi.com/v/400g.
STAMP OUT HUNGER Roadrunner Food Bank
(5840 Office NE). 349-8837. alibi.com/v/403p.
Free * June 11
5 - 10:30 p.m.
North Domingo Baca Park
Rusted Root
Live Entertainment
Kids’ Activities * Car Show
Microbrew Garden
Artisan Market * Food Trucks
311/711 Cult ureA BQ. com
Cultural Services, City of Albuquerque, Richard J. Berry, Mayor.
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feature | pride
Empress XXIV Dahlia Rico Stratton & Emperor XXIV Topher Daniels
Former Royalty
PHOTOS BY ERIC WILLAIMS • WWW.ERICWPHOTO.COM
Kings and Queens of Charity
The United Court of the Sandias crowns new royalty
BY ROBIN BABB
hen I was a kid, my mom would always
scold me for putting my elbows on the
table at dinner by asking me, “What if
you’re invited to dinner with the Queen of
England one day? Will you put your elbows on
the table then?” I always laughed at this, sure
that the scenario of me dining with royalty was
a pretty unrealistic one. But I realized recently
that I should have listened to my mother and
worked on my table manners—because last
Saturday night, I attended a coronation.
The Sheraton Airport Hotel was filled with
crowns and tiaras: queens, kings, dukes and
princesses from all over the country filled the
halls, chatting and ordering over-priced drinks
from the bar. All these people are members of the
International Court System, an organization of
LGBTQ folks who raise money for a host of
charities through, mostly, drag shows. There are
chapters of the ICS in every large city in the US
and throughout Canada and Mexico, and, though
each of them operates separately, they frequently
come together and support each other at yearly
coronation events. The group takes the conceit of
a royal court as their organization’s structure—
adding new meaning to the terms “drag queen”
and “drag king”—even though behind the scenes,
all the “royalty” serve on a board and take equal
part in fundraising efforts. On this particular
night at the Sheraton, they were all there to
celebrate the reign of Emperor Goliath and
Empress Seliah of the United Court of the
Sandias, and to witness the crowning of the two
who would take their places.
The crowd was about as diverse as one could
imagine. Although the titles involved in the
court are highly gendered (“duke” vs. “duchess,”
etc.), anyone can dress as “male” or “female” in
the court, and a few mix signifiers—wearing
stilettos with a suit, or rocking a full beard and a
cocktail dress. It’s like a gay Renaissance Fair—
people spend many hours and dollars on their
outfits beforehand, travel long distances to
participate, and then bow and curtsy all night in a
W
One of the many stylish performers.
contrived formality that, for just a little while,
makes everyone feel like royalty.
The Alibi’s ace photographer Eric and I were
two of the few uninitiated people in the room.
The person sitting next to me at my dining table
asked what my title was, to which I fumblingly
replied, “Uh, reporter?” He flashed me his badge,
which read “Supreme King of Phoenix, AZ.” I
don’t think I’ve ever been one-upped so hard in
my life.
I spoke briefly with Seliah, the reigning
Empress XXIII, about the Court System and its
work. “It’s like working another full-time job,” she
said of being on the board. The United Court of
the Sandias hosts fundraisers all year round, with
the money they raise going to several charities—
many HIV awareness programs, LGBTQ rights
organizations, food pantries and homeless
outreach programs. Besides their regular Sunday
night drag shows at the Albuquerque Social Club,
the UCS hosts many fundraiser events all year,
including toy and canned food drives during the
holidays, a car wash, and a drag queen softball
game. At one event, you could pay to throw a pie
at the drag queen of your choosing. “I’m the
empress that’ll do anything for a dollar,” said
Seliah, winking.
Once we were all seated and satiated with
alcohol and the first course, the awards began.
And continued. For hours. Everyone in the room
must have left dragging bags of awards behind
them. They were given by the reigning Empress
Seliah and Emperor Goliath, to members of both
the local court and to visiting members of out-ofstate courts, for friendship, for hard work, for
courage in the face of difficult times.
After the awards came the performances. All
those running for Emperor or Empress (yes, the
Emperor and Empress are voted in) perform for
the court, and must go all-out to really impress.
One candidate for Empress had an entire 10minute-long Wizard of Oz set, with a rotating cast
of backup characters and a medley that started
with (of course) Judy Garland and ended,
incredibly, with Frank Ocean. There were
choreographed dance routines, grand outfit
reveals and a really great Gladys Knight
impersonator.
During each performance, the members of the
court lined up in pairs, linked arm-in-arm, to
delicately hand tips to the performer. As the
performer took the cash they bowed graciously to
the couple—the coronation is the one night all
year that the performers get to keep all of their
tips.
It wasn’t until midnight that we witnessed
what we had all come for: the coronation. Amidst
much fanfare and tears of happiness, Topher
Daniels took the title of Emperor XXIV and
Dahlia Rico Stratton that of Empress XXIV.
During their year-long reign, these two young and
enthusiastic drag performers will be required to
have all the qualities of royalty, and then some:
not only grace, leadership and good judgement,
but a willingness to put in long and late hours to
support their court. Because in this highly
democratic empire, the ones with the biggest
crowns are frequently those who work the
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feature | pride
talking to the Man in the Mirror
The self-actualization of Max and Felix
slowly I told more people, and then eventually I
had to tell my mom. That was really difficult. I
wrote her and my sister a letter. It was very
scary, but it was fine. I’m sure my mom didn’t
sleep that night.
Felix: My mom didn’t sleep for three weeks.
She definitely cried for three weeks. She’s now
my strongest ally, but when I came out it
completely devastated her. Parents can’t read
our minds and they have no idea that we’ve
been going through this. They just see that
we’re in pain and don’t know what to do about
it.
BY BLYTHE CRAWFORD
itting down with Max and Felix to talk
about their experiences as transgender* men
felt like an honor, a privilege, and also a
little like having sex for the first time: intimate,
vulnerable, awkward and clumsy. The
transgender community is one of the most
marginalized in the world and although media
coverage of transgender issues is rising, it is
often fraught with incorrect pronouns, invasive
personal questions, implications that gender
identity is a choice, and countless other pitfalls
that can hurt more than help the transgender
community. Despite my good intentions,
exploring transgender issues as a cisgender*
person felt like a minefield full of accidental
ignorance and clichés, so I started by asking for
boundaries.
S
Alibi: What questions do you wish people
wouldn’t ask you?
Max: Well, it’s always nice to not be asked
about your crotch on a daily basis. When
someone hears, “Oh, that person’s a transgender
person,” all they think about is their genitals,
immediately. Everyone’s curious, which you
can’t fault people for but, you know, that’s my
business.
Felix: Very true. The other thing I hate is
when people who are completely uneducated
on the subject ask a bunch of personal questions
like, “Well, when did you decide to do this?” I
didn’t decide! I mean, I decided to transition
because I thought that would be what’s best for
me, but I didn’t decide to be transgender. When
I first decided to transition, a lot of guys asked
me, “Why would you want to be a gay guy when
you could be a straight woman?” They don’t
realize that gender identity and sexuality go way
beyond your physical body.
What questions do you wish people would
ask you?
Max: You know, things that normal people
ask normal people. How are you today? What’s
your favorite color?
Felix: Yes, you want people to just ask
normal human things, especially when you’re
trying to get close, not just, “I’m going to grill
you about your whole body right now.” In the
end, it’s all about the context. Sometimes the
questions are okay if they’re asked by someone
you know is just curious.
What makes someone a good ally?
Felix: If you want to be a good ally, read.
Educate yourself. Talk to us. I really appreciate
people that go a little bit out of their way to
learn respectful terminology and get to know
what we’re going through. And also, if you’re in
public together and someone starts giving you
the stink eye, a good ally speaks up and says,
“Hey, stop being a jerk.”
When did you first realize that your gender
identity was different from your assigned
gender?
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What does transitioning mean to you?
Max: I means I can become who I’ve always
seen myself as inside on the outside. It means I
can be free.
ILLO BY TAMARA SUTTON
Felix: I’ve had several levels of coming out to
myself and self-realization. When I was little, I
lived on a farm, so I didn’t have to worry about
if I felt like a boy or a girl. We all had to do hard
work. It was never really gendered at my house,
but I always said to my mom, “If I was born a
boy …” or “Why do I have to have breasts?”
Growing up in the early days of the internet,
I would look up “transgender” because I was
really curious but the only thing that would pop
up was sex reassignment surgery for trans
women, and I always thought, “Ok, I guess
that’s not me.” So, I always had some sense of it,
I just didn’t know what to call it.
Max: I was 4 or 5, and I hung out with boys
all the time. It was all I wanted to do and I
related with them, so I thought, “I think I
would have made a better boy.” But it wasn’t
articulated quite like that, I didn’t know what it
meant. And my mom and dad never said, “You
have to wear dresses,” or anything like that. I
always got to wear what I wanted. I had short
hair, and lots of people thought I was a little
boy. I never corrected anybody and I hated it
when my friends would correct people. Then,
between the ages of 8 and 11, I saw this 20/20
episode about a transgender man who was a
cop. They were talking about how he did
bottom surgery and I was glued to it. I thought,
“I wonder if I could do something like that.
That would be way better.” And from then on,
that’s what I would think about. I never looked
it up on the internet because it was too scary.
When did you first hear the term
“transgender” and what did that feel like?
Max: Probably the 20/20 episode, but I don’t
remember when I actually admitted or applied
it to myself. It was probably around 18 years old.
Whenever the thought would creep into my
head, I would say, “No, let’s think about
something else.” I would distract [myself] a lot
and try to avoid it.
Felix: I think it was when Chaz Bono
popped up in the news. Also, I saw Adrien
Lawyer, the head of the Transgender Resource
Center of New Mexico, and it just made sense.
The gears started turning and I was reading
about Aydian Dowling, the first transgender
man to run for [Ultimate] Men’s Health [Guy]. I
thought, “That is all man and he used to be
trapped in this chick body,” and then it just
clicked. I thought, “Oh, so that’s what’s
happening.”
How did you tell friends and family?
Max: At first, the only person I told was my
boyfriend, and that was two or three years into
our relationship. I couldn’t tell him in person,
but I had to explain it to him because he kept
getting mad at the way I dressed. I wrote him a
letter and he responded, “Well, you don’t like
women, so obviously this isn’t real.” I just
dropped it at that point, and he was the only
person that knew until about seven years later
when I decided to tell my friend because it just
built up and I couldn’t take it anymore. Then,
How did you decide to transition?
Max: I decided I needed to finally do it after
watching a transition montage video on
YouTube. I related to every single word they
said and just seeing how they were able to
become what they’ve wanted through hormone
replacement therapy and surgery inspired me to
move forward with my own transition. I
considered how people in society would react to
me if they knew I was a transgender person,
because transgender people are often victims of
violent crimes. I also considered all the possible
health risks, but the pros outweighed the cons.
How did it feel when you had decided?
Max: Good, I finally knew what I really
wanted.
How did it feel once you started?
Max: I felt better with every day. Becoming
more physically masculine is one of the best
things I’ve experienced.
Felix: I’m still working through all the
different body shape changes, like starting out
with an hourglass figure and then trying to be a
dude Dorito shape. I still have places that show
off my femininity that I feel uncomfortable with
because I want to take that away. I think the
first few years are supposed to be the roughest.
It’s just like regular puberty but older.
Do you have any advice for people going
through similar experiences?
Max: Stay strong and surround yourself with
people who actually care. Seek out other
transgender people for support and
friendships—those [relationships] are vital. And
as cliché as it sounds, remember that it all gets
better with time.
*Transgender: An umbrella term for people
whose gender identity and/or gender expression
differs from what is typically associated with the
sex they were assigned at birth.
*Cisgender: A term used by some to describe
people who are not transgender. “Cis-” is a
Latin prefix meaning “on the same side as,” and
is therefore an antonym of “trans-.”
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- the city of albuquerque presents -
Live music
every Friday,
Saturday
and sunday
Free all summer at the Gazebo
Friday and Saturday 7 - 9 PMs3UNDAY 1 - 3 p.m.
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For schedule and details call 311/711 or CultureABQ.com
Cultural Services Department, City of Albuquerque, Richard J. Berry, Mayor.
Cultural Services, City of Albuquerque, Richard J. Berry, Mayor.
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ARTS | Comedy mATTeRS
COMIC REVIEW
BY MIKEE RIGGS
Kaptara
Volume
One: Fear
Not, Tiny
Alien
All's Fair in
Love and
Comedy
A conversation with
Kosher Kasher and Natty
PHOTO BY ROBIN VON SWANK
Leggs
BY COURTNEY FOSTER
cottish actress, Rose Leslie once said,
“The honeymoon phase always ends, for
everyone.” It’s a bleak reality that
hovers silently around every couple but the
sharp witted newlywed comedians, Natasha
Leggero and Moshe Kasher, are on a quest
to defy the limits of the honeymoon phase
by embarking on a whirlwind stand-up tour
of America’s greatest destinations. Their
Honeymoon Tour, which they both
headline, started off in Honolulu, Hawaii
on May 22 and will finish up in Austin,
Texas on June 17. The couple will be
gracing Albuquerque with a performance at
the National Hispanic Cultural Center
(1701 Fourth Street SW) on June 14.
Between all their “just married sex” and
travel adventures, they took some time to
speak with the Alibi over the phone about
their new endeavors, dating in the comedy
scene and chasing that “first-time feeling.”
S
Alibi: Congratulations on doing the
marriage thing! For this Honeymoon Tour
you said that you wanted to go to
destination spots. Why Albuquerque? You
know that New Mexico is in the US
right?
Leggero: Well, honestly I asked for
Santa Fe, but...
Oh no! Gross.
Kasher: No, no, that is not true. We
asked for Albuquerque because we love
Albuquerque, and it does help that [it] has
venues of appropriate size. We feel that
[Albuquerque] is surrounded by natural
beauty.
Leggero: Also it’s close to Santa Fe.
Santa Fe is the posh, old, rich,
turquoise-wearing white ladies and
Albuquerque is all the cool folks.
Kasher: Oh, well that’s what we like. We
don’t want turquoise-wearing white ladies.
We want the cool people.We want people
willing to riot during a Trump rally.
So I have to ask the typical
Albuquerque question: Red chile or green
chile?
Leggero: I’ve never had either.
Kasher: But I would say red.
When I first started trying to do
comedy, the other female comedians told
It’s all Xanax and rose-tinted glasses for Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher.
me not to date other comics. Was there an
exception to the rule with you two? How did
you know it wouldn’t mess with your career?
Kasher: Well, I went to the great counsel of
the lady comics in the city of Meereen and I
brought great bowls of frankincense and
cinnamon and they deigned to allow it.
Everybody’s horny—isn’t that truly the human
origin story, we were all horny so we traveled
across the Bering Strait to try to fuck each
other?
Leggero: I think that dating other comics is
fun when you’re a comedian because they
understand your schedule and your jokes and
your dark side ... we’re like-minded in that
way.
Kasher: Yeah, it’s like the old saying goes:
There’s no pussy like show pussy.
I was doing “extensive” research and
looking at your Wiki pages and in the
“personal life” section for both of you, all it
says is that you’re married to each other. Is it
true that once you get married your personal
life dies?
Kasher: Oh no ...
Leggero: That makes me think we just need
to accomplish more.
Kasher: I actually have a lot of secrets. A
lot of stuff that’s very personal that Natasha
doesn’t know about but I can’t really go into it
right now if you know what I’m saying.
Moshe, a few years ago you wrote your
autobiography, Kasher in the Rye. What
compelled you to write it? You’re not that
old. What if other exciting things happen to
you in the future? Are you going to have to
write another book?
Kasher: Yeah that’s called: Stack. That.
Money. That’s my plan where I make an
untold fortune through the publishing industry
which is on fire right now.
Is it weird to write a book about yourself?
Did you feel a little vain or biased?
Kasher: Not really. I’m a genius so why
would I feel vain? But speaking of Santa Fe, I
once met George R.R. Martin at a comic con
and I told him I was writing a book and he
laughed and said, “What are you, seven?” …
So anyway, thats why we’re doing our show in
Albuquerque instead of Santa Fe, to avoid
another awkward interaction with George
R.R. Martin. I compacted a lot of life into my
first 15 years—a book-worthy amount of life I
would say, and now ... I bet it’ll take me more
than 15 years to compile enough memories to
make a compelling second book. But I’m
working on it.
Natasha, I started watching your new
show, “Another Period” on Comedy Central,
and I love it. Was there any weird research
that you had to do to get ready for that? Was
it easy for you to play that character because
of your comedy persona?
Leggero: The character is easy, the research
is hard. Well not hard but … involved. …We
went to Newport, R.I. and did a lot of
research. A lot of the stuff is real. I think in
the third episode there’s a beauty pageant and
its between a human, a baby and a cabbage
and … it [illustrates] the idea ... [that] to judge
beauty [is] very gauche but to judge lettuce [is]
cool.
What was your first time on stage like?
Leggero: My first time was still the best
performance I’ve ever had, and I’ve been
trying to recapture that magic for about 15
years. But also I remember my hairdresser had
given me half of a Xanax so ... I think why
mine was so great was because I couldn’t
believe they were laughing—I wasn’t
expecting it at all—I was kind of doing it as an
exercise and the audience was … laughing at
everything I said so I was just basking in the
laughter each time it came and it just felt like
waves rolling over me, although that was
probably the Xanax.
Kasher: Yeah comedy feels like your limbs
are heavy and you just want to sleep, but like
you know, comedy.
Leggero: It’s never felt that good again. I
should get a prescription for Xanax. a
Chip Zdarsky
wants you to
read comics. He
makes readers
aware of it time
and time again
with the many
titles he has in
the works.
Between his
work as an artist
on Sex Criminals or his writing in Howard the
Duck, Chip has made it clear that, for him,
creating in this genre is fun, and it carries over
to the reading experience.
With Kaptara Zdarsky wants you to not only
like comic books, but revel in just how
marvelous and absurd they can be. At its core,
Kaptara is a fantasy tale that makes “He-Man
and the Masters of the Universe” look like a
dead serious take on fantasy storytelling. I
bring up “He-Man” because Kaptara is a blatant
love letter to the glory days of Eternia and the
adventures of steroid-addicted Prince Adam
and his fellow warriors. What’s great about
Kaptara, though, is that the He-Man character
in this story is not only a blowhard (this word
choice makes sense once you’ve read the
book), but only a foil to the main focus of the
work—which is a dude named Keith.
Keith starts out as a normal Earthling in
space until he’s tossed through a wormhole and
crash lands on the planet Kaptara, where he
quickly titles himself “Keith, Prince of the Dance
Floor.” Once on Kaptara, Keith has a quick
struggle with selfishness and cowardice and
then proceeds to accept the call of adventure
and the journey into the unknown land. The
path Keith has been placed on takes him on a
quest to find his missing crew. The book never
takes itself seriously. Keith is constantly
quipping, and the cast is by far the most
ridiculous group of characters possible. A
personal favorite of mine is Keith’s sidekick, a
floating orb that projects inspirational
statements on its face and is somehow the main
voice of reason in the book. Zdarsky takes the
Orko or Snarf character of the book and
elevates him, illustrating that he’s well on the
path to creative success. That success, of
course, wouldn’t be possible without the art of
Kagan McLeod. McLeod’s lines are sleek and
clean, illustrating a total grasp on contemporary
design. He manages to easily mix in the
elements of the past that the story pays
homage to while maintaining his own style.
McLeod’s illustrations never feel forced or
referential. The images of Kaptara build a
beautiful visual to pair with Zdarsky’s writing,
making the marriage of concept and execution
consistent and engaging. If you’ve ever felt like
you want to see grown men walk around in fur
underwear and fight atop mutant pug tanks,
then McLeod is the artist you’ve been waiting
for.
Kaptara is a playful, good-natured parody of
the childhood toys and stories that many of us
grew up on, but still makes its own mark in a
comic scene that sometimes loses sight of how
great it can be to just have fun. Above all else
Kaptara Volume One is just that: Fun. And lots
of it. a
Image Comics, trade paperback, $9.98, 128
pages.
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ARTS | comedy mATTeRS
Whiskey, Laughs & Butterflies
A first foray into standup comedy
to practice my set and solidify the wording of
my new jokes. So with a glass of whiskeyflavored courage, I found a table at Sister Bar
omedy is a weird, subjective thing.
and made the people around me
Everyone has a different
uncomfortable as I sat and rehearsed
view on what’s funny,
my set to the empty seat across from
offensive or stupid. But the idea
me.
that laughter truly is good for
Finally feeling less like a humanyou, and that a good joke or a
shaped pile of molecularly unstable
silly situation can bring people
anxieties, I walked myself and my
together is a definite fact. For
notebook down the street to Back
me, laughing and cracking jokes,
Alley Draft House to sign my name
or appreciating the irony in daily
on the list of comics performing that
life is one of my favorite things
night. When the other comics saw my
in the world; it’s how I manage
name on the sign up sheet they all got
my existence. I’ve always had a
very excited and came up to give me a
deep love and appreciation for
friendly elbow or words of
standup comedy and the brave,
encouragement. Albuquerque
genius folks who do it. So I
comedians are incredibly welcoming
thought I’d try to explore the
and supportive (thank goodness).
intimidating world that brings
I was hoping to be one of the
me so much joy.
earlier performers so I could get it out
I’m an extremely nervous
of the way and relax for the rest of the
person who has intense social
evening. But in the unfailing wisdom
anxiety, which equates to crazy
of Kevin Baca and John Cuellar (the
stage fright. Because of my
hosts of the Robot Lazer Kitten Open
anxiety, I also tend to secondMic @ Back Alley) they threw me
guess myself. I decided the best
right in the middle. So I was able to
way to ease into the situation
get up on stage when the crowd was
was to lurk. So I started going to
warm and when I had had a few more
open mics just to watch and get
beers in me and a bit more time to
familiar with the scene. I was
look over my jokes.
surprised at how quickly I made
Being on stage is incredibly
friends, and soon enough I was
intimidating. Not only are you
going to events two or three
standing in front of a room full of
times a week and would look
people expecting you to be clever and
forward to seeing the local
funny, you need to try to remember
comedians I had grown close to.
the stuff that you wrote down, and, in
They were all wonderfully
my case, I had a group of already
inviting and most of them had
established comedians (that I had
great advice for a super newb
been hanging out with for the past
like myself.
few months) looking at me with
The first time I did comedy
anticipation. However, I did well.
was very spontaneous. I had
Though I was still kind of shaky, and
been bouncing around joke ideas
making eye contact with the crowd
and structures in my mind for
was a bit difficult, I was able to stand
weeks by this point but hadn’t
up and tell the jokes I had prepared in
actually written anything down
a semi-confident voice. The
or solidified what I wanted to
important thing: I had fun—a lot of
say. I didn’t even have an official
fun. And after my set was done, I felt
joke, let alone a full five minute
like a badass. If I can get up in front of
set. I wasn’t ready, to say the
PHOTO BY ROB M.
Am I right folks?
all of those people and make fun of
least. And I probably wouldn’t
myself and command their attention,
have gone up that night were it
I can probably do anything. There’s
not for the help of the big
almost nothing as satisfying as hearing
did the three-ish minutes of the incomplete
birthday balls I had (it was my birthday)
laughter at one of your jokes move through a
jokes I had in my head and everyone was
brought on by the celebratory drinks and the
crowd or feeling the glowing energy of their
incredibly encouraging.
encouragement/egging on of the wonderfully
applause as they agree with a point you make
The second time, a few weeks later, was
funny (and sexy) local comedians Kevin Baca
or feel for your self-deprecation.
much different. I did set my date in advance
and John Cuellar.
This was definitely a lesson is confidence
this time, I had written my jokes down and the
Looking back, going up spur of the moment
and bravery. Situations are always way worse
anxiety, apprehension and general waiting
like that for my first time was probably better
in your mind. While you may think you’re
were killing me. The entire day leading up to
than setting a date in advance. I had no
being a dork or everyone is judging you, keep
showtime I was terribly nervous. Shaking and
obligation to invite people I knew would have
in mind that you are your own worse critic,
sweating, the mad butterflies in my stomach
wanted to come (Sorry, Dad!). I didn’t have to
and if you approach a situation with a “Fuck it,
flew into my throat, making my voice shaky
spend that entire day (or days previous)
what’s the worse that can happen?” attitude,
and unsure. With two hours before sign up, I
shaking in anticipatory dread, and it got to be
nothing can touch you. Go out and get it. a
knew I needed to calm myself down, I needed
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one of those adrenaline rushy, “fuck-it” type of
experiences like when your friend drags you
into their next karaoke song. And for being
pretty unprepared and nervous, I did okay. I
Arts & Lit
Calendar
THURSDAY JUNE 9
WORDS
BOOKWORKS Coyote America. Dan Flores discusses his
newest work that traces both the five-million-year-long
biological story of an animal, as well as its cultural evolution in Native American religions to cartoons. 6-8pm.
344-8139. alibi.com/v/42nk.
ART
SANTA FE COMMUNITY GALLERY, Santa Fe Narrows.
Strangers Collective presents the private, emerging art
from personal spaces and into the public sphere. Runs
through 6/10. 10am-5pm. 955-6705. alibi.com/v/41yr.
STAGE
CIVIC PLAZA Shakespeare on the Plaza. Preshow entertainment with food from a local food truck and cocktails
on Fridays and Saturdays. Much Ado About Nothing.
7:30pm. 768-3556. alibi.com/v/41m2. See Event
Horizon.
STAGE @ SANTA ANA STAR, Bernalillo Stand-up Comedy
Thursdays. Featuring local comedian Curt Fletcher and
Spencer James. $10. 7:30pm. 771-5680.
alibi.com/v/42pn.
SONG & DANCE
ABQ BIOPARK BOTANIC GARDEN Summer Nights: JeeZ
LaWeez. Performance by spiritual and silly trio of musicians, Amy Blackburn, Katie Gill and Nancy Harvin.
6-9pm. 768-2000. alibi.com/v/3yw2.
FILM
KIMO THEATRE Ace in the Hole (1951). Kirk Douglas stars as
a cynical journalist stuck in podunk Albuquerque. One day,
he stumbles across the story of a thrill-seeker stuck in an
abandoned mine shaft. He exploits this “human interest”
tale to its hilt, turning the entire thing into an out-ofcontrol media circus. This film was at least four decades
ahead of its time and seems more prescient in today’s
media-manipulated world than ever before. $5. 7-9pm.
768-3522. alibi.com/v/42nj.
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Pa Negre/Pan
Negro/Black Bread. An 11-year-old finds a crushed wagon
and witnesses the deaths of the people inside. His father
is accused of their murder and vanishes. The boy is forced
to confront a world of adult deception. 7-8:50pm.
724-4771. alibi.com/v/4411.
FRIDAY JUNE 10
ART
EXPO NEW MEXICO Art Show at Albuquerque PrideFest. See
paintings, illustrations, photography, digital art, mixed
media, jewelry, sculptures, textiles, furniture and ceramics
for sale by local artists and crafters. $15. (505)
873-8084 Ext. 115. alibi.com/v/43fc.
FORM & CONCEPT, Santa Fe La Cocina Reception. Seattlebased artist Priscilla Dobler presents a “woven-kitchen”
installation in conjunction with the Currents New Media
Festival. Runs through 8/10. 5-7pm. alibi.com/v/43yi.
Also, Virtual Object. A showcase of objects made or influenced by the exciting new processes emerging from the
realm of 3D printing. 5-7pm. 982-8111.
alibi.com/v/43yg.
PHOTO-EYE GALLERY, Santa Fe Inherit The Dust Reception.
Black-and-white panoramic photographs by Nick Brandt.
Runs through 7/23. 5-7pm. 988-5152. alibi.com/v/43f9.
SANTA FE COMMUNITY GALLERY, Santa Fe Narrows.
10am-5pm. See 6/9 listing.
STAGE
ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE Hairspray. A plus-sized
teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about
integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.
$14-$24. 7:30-9:30pm. 242-4750. alibi.com/v/3zdp.
AUX DOG THEATRE NOB HILL 12 Angry Jurors. Twelve jurors’
task is to return a verdict against an inner-city youth
charged with the murder of his father, where a guilty vote
equals a mandatory death sentence. $10-$22.
8-9:30pm. 254-7716. alibi.com/v/43jm.
CIVIC PLAZA Shakespeare on the Plaza. Much Ado About
Nothing. 7:30pm. See 6/9 listing. See Event Horizon.
FOUL PLAY CAFE, Sheraton Uptown A Medieval Murder. King
Bartholomew Olstead and his wife, Queen Tamara, are
looking for a husband for Princess Emma. Includes dinner,
reservations required. $59. 7-10pm. 377-9593.
alibi.com/v/42rw.
HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE Tablao Flamenco Grand Opening.
Celebrate the newest flamenco space in town featuring
premier artists from Spain and the United States.
$10-$100. 8-10pm. 242-7600. alibi.com/v/43h3.
VORTEX THEATRE The Nance. Chauncey, who plays “the
Nance” on stage is gay in his real life during the risqué
Burlesque era in New York City. $18-$25. 7:30-10:30pm.
400-9466. alibi.com/v/41uo.
SONG & DANCE
ABQ BIOPARK ZOO Zoo Music: Mountain Heart. Cutting-edge
acoustic music at the zoo. $3-$10. 6-9pm. 764-6214.
alibi.com/v/3zk1.
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM AMPHITHEATER Under the Stars
Summer Concert Series. New Mexico Jazz Workshop presents salsa music from the local band Combo Unico.
$12-$18. 6:30-9pm. 255-9798. alibi.com/v/41or.
FILM
KIMO THEATRE Suspicion (1941). A newlywed’s true,
murderous characteristics surface after the honeymoon.
$6-$8. 6-7:30pm. 768-3522. alibi.com/v/435b.
SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER The Avengers. Earth’s
mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as
a team if they are to stop the mischievous Loki and his
alien army from enslaving humanity. In Spanish. 2-4pm.
848-1320. alibi.com/v/40il.
SATURDAY JUNE 11
WORDS
ANASAZI FIELDS WINERY, Placitas Duende Celebration
Poetry Readings and Discussions. Featuring many of New
Mexico’s top poets as well as nationally and internationally known poets from across the US and Canada. Light
snacks and tasting of Anasazi Fields wines. Donations
suggested. 9:30am-4:30pm. 867-3062.
alibi.com/v/43q5.
ART
ART GALLERY STUDIO 606 The Figurative Line Opening. Local
artist Stan Renfro shows his interpretation of the human
body. Runs through 6/25. 5-8pm. 453-0423.
CIBOLA ARTS GALLERY, Mountainair Pastels and Pottery
Reception. Featuring pastelist Jan Amiss and potter
Annette Austin. Runs through 7/31. 1-4pm. 847-0324.
alibi.com/v/4220.
EXPO NEW MEXICO Art Show at Albuquerque PrideFest. $15.
See 6/10 listing.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Santa Fe This Mad and Beautiful
Game. Each weekend Shelly Johnson and Lori Swartz
show and sell joint art works that they call industrial pop.
9am-5pm. 699-2654. alibi.com/v/4153.
JEMEZ FINE ART GALLERY, Jemez Springs The Call of the
Wild and Further Communications from the Great
Unknown Reception. Acrylic painter, Michael Andryc,
creates a narrative with story-telling through his artwork.
Runs through 6/16. 2-5pm. 231-3240.
alibi.com/v/43h4.
LOS RANCHOS VILLAGE HALL, Los Ranchos Los Ranchos Art
Market. Featuring a variety of arts and crafts. Held in
conjunction with the Growers Market. 7am-noon.
alibi.com/v/40tt.
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Weekly Tours. Learn
about the museum on a docent-led tour. Different themes
and exhibits each week. $0-$3. 1-2pm. 246-2261.
alibi.com/v/4413.
OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER Open Stories: Finding Art
in All the Right Spaces Reception. Artist Chris Meyer
uses photography, collage and digital darkroom techniques to bring attention to parts of the often unnoticed desert landscape. Runs through 8/28. 2-4pm.
897-8831. alibi.com/v/42bv.
PAGE COLEMAN GALLERY Andrew Fearnside and Gail Gering.
Abstracted landscapes and etched metal pieces. Runs
through 6/18. 11am-5pm. 238-5071. alibi.com/v/3y4x.
TORTUGA GALLERY Words and Images Reception. The
Rainbow Artists Cooperative presents works inspired by
each individual artists’ favorite poem. Runs through 7/9.
6pm. 506-5126. alibi.com/v/43gz.
STAGE
ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE Hairspray. $14-$24.
7:30-9:30pm. See 6/10 listing.
AUX DOG THEATRE NOB HILL 12 Angry Jurors. $10-$22.
8-9:30pm. See 6/10 listing.
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ARTS | culTuRe Shock
The New Iconography
BY MAGGIE GRIMASON
text my sister a soup bowl. She returns it
with a smiley face with hearts in its eyes. An
abbreviated exchange goes on like this until
she concludes it with “GN.” Cycling forward
and backward all at once, we return to the
glyphs that conveyed meaning millennia ago
as we, in a stupid headlong stumble, move into
the future. Ask the sometimes-local artist
Thomas Christopher Haag and he’ll tell you
that everything moves in a cycle and there’s
great power in that as well as the symbols that
populate our lives. He’s surprisingly optimistic
about the state of the world as he moves freely
through it, affirming independence as selfpreservation.
Haag splits his time among various locales,
most significantly New Mexico, Washington
and California. Rooted for the moment in
Santa Fe, he and I sat beneath his recently
completed mural at Deep Space Coffee and
talked about meaning, the lack of it and
designing one’s life around the shifting
concept of freedom.
I
Alibi: Why travel so much? How does it
inform your consciousness?
I’ve been traveling basically since the time
I was 17. I left home and I’ve been traveling
ever since. I just really like the freedom in it. It
suits my temperament.
That lifestyle lends itself well to public
art—creating murals, for example.
The art world is kind of funny these days.
It’s harder to make a living in one spot … and
I don’t do side jobs … I just go and spend a few
months, get established, do a mural or two, get
to know everybody and then move on and
[later] go back. It’s a cycle where I get to keep
these little spots.
Are there any elements that are necessary
to your creative process?
Freedom. In all aspects … that’s kind of my
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requirement for this lifestyle. I don’t like a lot
of chains on me. I wake up everyday basically
just doing what I want. I’m really lucky and
grateful for that, but it requires that you set
yourself up for it. You have to be okay with
being broke. You have to have low
expectations for your day in order to be
impressed with your day … I don’t really have
any money in my pocket right now, but it
doesn’t really matter because some people
spend their whole lives working, making
money so that they can eventually do what
they want. That never made sense to me. All I
want to do is art.
There’s a lot of cultural and societal
pressure to signify that you’re an adult with
your shit together.
And I don’t give a shit about being an
adult. It’s just another label that we give
ourselves. I’m 44, so technically that makes me
an adult, but I’m way more of a kid than I’ve
ever been.
In what ways does the concept of freedom
manifest itself in your work?
Well, I paint what I want. I don’t worry
about what’s selling or what the galleries want.
… [My paintings are] really playful, but also
deep because I have the time to sit around and
think about big things and engage [with] those
ideas … I think people really respond to that
kind of play. There’s not enough of it in the
world. It’s a commodity that people are hungry
for.
Can you tell me a little bit about this
mural [at Deep Space, which is a series of
small, distinct symbols]? Was it challenging
to create all these different images?
It’s challenging just to do it, to keep the
brush moving and spend the hours … but
mentally it’s not challenging. It’s like a relief, a
vacation for the mind. I’ve studied
iconography and symbology for a long time
and I’ve always put it in my work … I did an
album cover for the band You. I showed it to
Erik [Lisausky, the drummer of You] … who
said, there’s lots of images here, but you don’t
ever repeat them … how many do you think
you could do, off the top of your head, with no
reference material without repeating any? … I
COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
The work of Thomas
Christopher Haag cuts straight
to the unconscious
Thomas Christopher Haag at work on his new mural at Deep Space Coffee
went home and I just started filling pages … in
really small symbols, and I got to 4,500. My
hand cramped up, but I didn’t run out of
symbols. It seems sort of endless for me … I
couldn’t tell you what every symbol up here
means, but they mean something to somebody.
What symbols have always resonated with
you? Why are you drawn to them?
I’m a big fan of astronomy and molecular
makeup. … Subatomic particles look a lot like
atoms banging around. Ever since I was a kid
I’ve found that really fascinating. Jung talked
about how … symbols pass by the conscious
line and go directly to the unconscious. They
speak to everybody whether they know it or
not.
What are you working on this summer
while you’re in New Mexico?
This is busy season for me. I’ve got murals
to do everywhere, Sister Bar is next. I’m
having a show in Santa Fe opening in June. It’s
a group show with Jodie Herrera and Roland
Van Loon at Van Loon Gallery. That’s where I
stay when I’m in Santa Fe—my studio is right
next to the gallery.
Are there any ideas that you find exciting
lately?
I’m really excited about … the laws of
nature as we know them [and how] they don’t
work in some situations. I find that exciting.
Concepts like time and space getting weird are
exciting to me. I like the way the world is
getting frustrated with old ideas. You see it
everyday … I see everything as cycles and
evolution. You look at a garden in winter and
all the flowers are dead and turned brown and
pretty soon it all goes to shit and we call it
compost. Well, what is that decay actually
doing? It makes the next season better. I see
what’s happening in the world as a natural
thing and I’m actually pretty optimistic about
it. Evolution is not a thing you can stop or
hinder … The death of something old is the
direct birth of something new. a
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CIVIC PLAZA Shakespeare on the Plaza. Much Ado About
Nothing. 7:30pm. See 6/9 listing. See Event Horizon.
FOUL PLAY CAFE, Sheraton Uptown A Medieval Murder. $59.
7-10pm. See 6/10 listing.
VORTEX THEATRE The Nance. $18-$25. 7:30-10:30pm. See
6/10 listing.
SONG & DANCE
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AFRICAN AMERICAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Expo NM
Oriental Potpourri Dance Show with Aziz. Legendary
dancer Aziz performs for the first time in 15 years.
Featuring Amaya, Silvia Salamanca of Spain, Ma*Shuqa
of California, Isis of Dallas, and other well known dancers.
$25. 7pm. 280-3638. alibi.com/v/403t.
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM AMPHITHEATER Art in the
Afternoon: Dan Golden. Dan Golden is an expert guitarist,
who has been playing professionally for over 30 years. He
will enchant the museum with old-time sounding Ragtime
music. 2-5pm. alibi.com/v/43u2. Also, Under the Stars
Summer Concert Series. The New Mexico Jazz Workshop
presents Big Band Swing Night with the Big Sol Band and
Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra. $12-$18. 6:30-9pm. See
6/10 listing.
APPLE MOUNTAIN MUSIC Harp Meditations. Julietta Rabens
performs original works for lap harp, lever harp and
double strung harp for a magical, relaxing evening of
sound. $10. 7-8:30pm.
ELENA GALLEGOS PICNIC AREA A Swing Dance
Demonstration with The Calming Four. Live music by
Albuquerque Academy’s Roots Music Club led by Stuart
Lipkowitz and Danny Packer. $2 per vehicle. 7-8pm.
452-5222. alibi.com/v/42ep.
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH Singing for Joy, Singing for Peace.
New Mexico Peace Choir’s debut concert along with an
auction of theme baskets, desserts and gift cards.
Refreshments also available. $15. 7pm. 884-1801.
alibi.com/v/43qa.
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Festival Flamenco
Internacional de Albuquerque 2016. A musical celebration
of the flamenco community in the city and from around
the globe. Live musical performances by world-class virtuosos, jam sessions, over 30 flamenco workshops for all
levels and a kid’s camp all at various locations. $30-$75.
246-2261. alibi.com/v/43ws.
PETROGLYPH NATIONAL MONUMENT Centennial Nights:
Musical Performance. Jane Voss and Hoyle Osborne
present songs from the suffrage movement and labor
struggles. 6:30-7:30pm. 899-0205. alibi.com/v/400h.
RAILYARD PLAZA, Santa Fe Filastine. Performance by
Barcelona-based musicians. 7:30pm.
SAN PEDRO LIBRARY Summer Reading Concert: Roger
Jameson. Performance by folk-pop musician.
3:30-4:30pm. 768-5170. alibi.com/v/42sr.
SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER Jazz Night. Franc
Chewiwie and the Latin Jazz All Stars band perform.
$10-$15. 7-8:30pm. 848-1320. alibi.com/v/3zxp.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY Summer Reading Concert:
Marc Berger. Musical performance by singer-songwriter.
3-4pm. 768-5170. alibi.com/v/42sq.
works of art and artifacts not usually viewable. Art from
artists who created the 19 large-scale murals in the
museum’s permanent collection. $0-$9. 1-3pm.
843-7270. alibi.com/v/43sb.
JEMEZ FINE ART GALLERY, Jemez Springs The Call of the
Wild and Further Communications from the Great
Unknown. See 6/11 listing.
NEW MEXICO CANCER CENTER Blues and Other Hues.
This benefit for the New Mexico Cancer Center features
over 160 pieces of art. Mediums include oil, pastel,
photography, prints, mixed media and more that feature
all shades of blue. 4-7pm. 857-8460.
alibi.com/v/4424.
STAGE
ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE Hairspray. $14-$24. 2-4pm.
See 6/10 listing.
AUX DOG THEATRE NOB HILL 12 Angry Jurors. $10-$22.
2-3:30pm. See 6/10 listing.
CIVIC PLAZA Shakespeare on the Plaza. Much Ado About
Nothing. 7:30pm. See 6/9 listing. See Event Horizon.
VORTEX THEATRE The Nance. $18-$25. 2-5pm. See 6/10
listing.
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Cabaret: First Day. Laura Metcalf and Matei Varga celebrate the release of their album of chamber music, First
Day. $27. 5-6:45pm. 243-7255. alibi.com/v/43s9.
LAS PUERTAS Chatter Sunday: Finn Fest. Lindberg’s Clarinet
Quintet, Saariaho’s Mirrors for Flute and Cello and
Sibelius’s En Saga (Septet version) performed. Featuring
poet Margaret Randall. $5-$15. 10:30-11:30am.
alibi.com/v/43s8.
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Festival Flamenco
Internacional de Albuquerque 2016. $30-$75. See 6/11
listing.
SOL ACTING ACADEMY Art of the Song Recording. Live public
radio taping of an interview and concert with Albuquerque
singer/songwriter Meredith Wilder. $15-$20. 7pm.
alibi.com/v/43kr.
LEARN
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY Great
Museums of the World. Dr. Charlie Steen, Professor of
History at UNM, gives a talk on the internationally known
Amsterdam Rijksmuseum. $15-$20. 3-5pm. 856-7277.
alibi.com/v/43g1.
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MONDAY JUNE 13
ART
DUEL BREWING ABQ Life Drawing. Live models pose for your
artistic time with Duel Belgian beer and food to accompany. Bring your own pad and paper. $12. 7-10pm.
alibi.com/v/42ai.
JEMEZ FINE ART GALLERY, Jemez Springs The Call of the
Wild and Further Communications from the Great
Unknown. See 6/11 listing.
SONG & DANCE
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Festival Flamenco
Internacional de Albuquerque 2016. $30-$75. See 6/11
listing.
LEARN
MAMA’S MINERALS Stone Knapping. $75. 10am-2pm.
266-8443. alibi.com/v/4447.
TUESDAY JUNE 14
FILM
WORDS
KIMO THEATRE Sunset Boulevard (1950). Not just Billy
Wilder’s finest hour, but one of the best films from
Hollywood’s golden era. This cynical black comedy from
1950 casts William Holden as a hack screenwriter
mooching off faded silent film star Gloria Swanson. A
scathing look at the dirty business of dreams done film
noir-style. $6-$8. 2-4pm. 768-3522. alibi.com/v/435e.
DUEL BREWING, Santa Fe Books and Beer. A free book
exchange and spoken word performance $10. 6-8pm.
559-3100. alibi.com/v/42x5.
SUNDAY JUNE 12
WORDS
ANASAZI FIELDS WINERY, Placitas Duende Celebration
Poetry Readings and Discussions. Donations suggested.
9:30am-4:30pm. See 6/11 listing.
BOOKWORKS The Last Ranch. Michael McGarrity discusses
and signs the final mesmerizing, gripping and richly
authentic book of his New York Times bestselling American
West trilogy. 1-3pm. 344-8139. alibi.com/v/42o1.
PAGE ONE BOOKSTORE Roadsouls. Betsy James, local writer
and artist, explains and signs her latest fantasy novel.
3-4:30pm. 294-2026. alibi.com/v/42pc.
ART
EXPO NEW MEXICO Art Show at Albuquerque PrideFest. See
6/10 listing.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Santa Fe This Mad and Beautiful
Game. 9am-5pm. See 6/11 listing.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Works of Artist
Sharon Higgins. Includes her paintings, illustrated books,
murals and commissions. Runs until 6/29. 243-5646.
alibi.com/v/40em.
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER A View into the
Collection. An exclusive look into the center’s vault to see
ART
PHOTO-EYE GALLERY, Santa Fe Adrift. Magda Biernat’s body
of work is a personal commentary on the parallel effects
of global climate change at opposite ends of the Earth.
Runs through 7/8. (505) 988-5152. alibi.com/v/439c.
STAGE
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER The Honeymoon
Tour. Newly-married comedians Natasha Leggero and
Moshe Kasher perform. Featuring hysterical local comedians Ann Gora and Jason Green. $20. 2-4pm.
246-2261. alibi.com/v/43sd.
SONG & DANCE
CENTRAL & UNSER LIBRARY Sage and Jared’s Happy Gland
Band. The local band of whimsy and unbridled glandulosity performs. 6-7pm.
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Festival Flamenco
Internacional de Albuquerque 2016. $30-$75. See 6/11
listing.
SOUTH BROADWAY LIBRARY Summer Reading Concert:
Jennings and Keller. Folk music performance Noon-1pm.
768-5170. alibi.com/v/440p.
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ALBUQUERQUE CENTER FOR HOPE & RECOVERY Art
Empowerment. A peer-run group for folks interested in
using art as a form of expression. Mediums (clay, paint,
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 15
WORDS
BOOKWORKS Bind, Alter, Fold. Author Marilyn Stablein
discusses her 90 page art monograph, 77 color illustrations of 38 handmade books. 6-8pm. 344-8139.
alibi.com/v/42oa.
ART
ART GALLERY STUDIO 606 The Figurative Line. Local artist
Stan Renfro captures the beauty and gestures of the
human body in its simplest forms. Runs through 6/25.
5-8pm. 453-0423.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Works of Artist
Sharon Higgins. See 6/12 listing.
Family Night!
Hands-on activities in every gallery
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code breaking, scratch art, & more!
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HIP STITCH Award-Winning Modern Quilter Signs Books.
Modern-quilting celebrity, Victoria Findlay Wolfe
discusses her works from writing to museum exhibits.
5-7:30pm. 821-2739.
JEMEZ FINE ART GALLERY, Jemez Springs The Call of the
Wild and Further Communications from the Great
Unknown. See 6/11 listing.
TORTUGA GALLERY Words and Images. The Rainbow Artists
Cooperative presents works inspired by each individual
artists’ favorite poem. Runs through 7/9. 6pm. 506-5126.
alibi.com/v/43wb.
SONG & DANCE
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Festival Flamenco
Internacional de Albuquerque 2016. $30-$75. See 6/11
listing.
ONGOING
ART
ALBUQUERQUE-BERNALILLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT
CENTER Mother Nature’s Selfies. Nature photographer
Stan Ford shows his digital prints from his newest collection for the District 3 Art Show Installation. Runs through
7/1. Thu-Fri, Mon-Wed. 8am-5pm. alibi.com/v/429p.
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY Back to Life:
The Community of Historic Fairview Cemetery. Featuring
photographs, maps and artifacts commemorating the lives
of the founders and residents of the cemetery. Thu-Sun,
Tue-Wed. $1-$4. 9am-5pm. 243-7255.
alibi.com/v/3ym3.
ALBUQUERQUE OASIS Sense of Place. Kevin Tolman presents
his abstract works that are primarily influenced by the
natural world and informed by a sense of place. Thu-Fri,
Mon-Wed. 9am-4pm. 884-4529. alibi.com/v/4131.
APRIL PRICE PROJECT GALLERY Embedded Landscape. Oil
paintings, graphite drawings and ink paintings from Mary
Ann Strandell, Cindy Dominguez, Elaine Roy and Susan
Zimmerman. Runs through 8/31. 573-0895.
alibi.com/v/43ay.
ART.I.FACT, Santa Fe Outside the Lines. Artists M. Gold and
Drew McGee express their fascination with a shadowy side
of collective reality. Runs through 7/10. Thu-Sun, Tue-Wed.
10am-6pm. 982-5000. alibi.com/v/416z.
BACHECHI OPEN SPACE Down in the Bosque. Artist Alan
Paine Radebaugh’s artwork centered around the Bosque.
Runs through 7/1. 9am-5pm. 314-0467.
alibi.com/v/3z0w.
THE BLACK WALL GALLERY Oh Say Can’t You See? A political
art exhibit. A local artist’s candid and honest portrayal of
the political climate in the US today in the form of sculpture. Thu-Sun, Tue-Wed. 907-6418. alibi.com/v/3t96.
BLUE LILY ATELIER Into the Wild. Collage inspired by nature’s
paradise showcases the work of April Fletcher. Runs
through 6/25. Thu-Sat, Wed. 262-6303.
alibi.com/v/4319.
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CERRILLOS STATION, Cerrillos The Fringe of Luminous
Experience. Abstract paintings by Tucson painter Mishcka
O’Connor. Runs through 6/30. 474-9326.
alibi.com/v/439w.
CIBOLA ARTS GALLERY, Mountainair Pastels and Pottery.
Featuring pastelist Jan Amiss and potter Annette Austin.
Runs through 7/31. Sun-Wed. 847-0324.
alibi.com/v/43mq.
EYE ON THE MOUNTAIN GALLERY, Santa Fe Mysterious
Continuum of a Dream. Artist Richard Olson, a master of
texture, color, and imaginative compositions, presents his
newest paintings that are inspired by the desert’s
ambiance of nowhere. Runs through 7/01. Fri-Sun. (928)
308-0319. alibi.com/v/42q0.
FORM & CONCEPT, Santa Fe La Cocina. Seattle-based artist
Priscilla Dobler presents a “woven-kitchen” installation in
conjunction with the Currents New Media Festival. Runs
through 8/10. Sat-Wed. 982-8111. alibi.com/v/43yj.
GENUINE SOUTHWEST ART & GIFTS Jewelry Month. Artists
MaryAnn Lancaster, Denise Elvrum, Bruce Moffitt, Chris
Litt, Bambi Cordova and Charlene Kalbfe show their stunning jewelery creations. Runs through 6/30. 243-1410.
alibi.com/v/42zt.
HARWOOD MUSEUM OF ART, Taos Mabel Dodge Luhan and
Company: American Moderns and The West. Thu-Sun,
Wed. $8-$10. Noon-5pm. See 6/9 listing.
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER Original Instructions:
Pueblo Sovereignty and Pueblo Governance.
Works explore sovereignty, governance and future leadership while reflecting upon the history and symbolism of
the Lincoln canes. Runs through 2/1/2017. FREE with
regular admission. 843-7270. alibi.com/v/3kxa.
KIMO THEATRE GALLERY Discern. Laura Lampela and Tom
Richardson seek to explore and capture events and
spaces, real or imagined, through photography and printmaking. Thu-Sun, Wed. 11am-8pm. 768-3522.
LOMA COLORADO MAIN LIBRARY AUDITORIUM, Rio Rancho
Spirit of Route 66. Contemporary photographer Amy Ditto
presents her unique imaging of New Mexico’s natural and
social environments. Runs through 7/29. Mon-Wed.
891-5013.
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Portraiture Now:
Staging the Self/Ponerse en Imagen. 54 works by contemporary Latino-American artists who present identities
theatrically in order to rid portraiture of its reassuring tradition that fixes a person in space and time. Runs through
6/12. Thu-Sun. 6-8pm. 246-2261. alibi.com/v/41l5.
OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER Open Stories: Finding Art in All
the Right Spaces. Artist Chris Meyer uses photography,
collage, and digital darkroom techniques to bring attention to parts of the often unnoticed desert landscape.
Runs through 8/28. Sun, Tue-Wed. 897-8831.
alibi.com/v/43oa.
OT CIRCUS Black Market Goods Art Show. Group show
including many well-known local artists like Victor
Sáenz, Vikki Jiron, Xavier Quintero, Skelley A. Greer, Monica
Francisco DeKam and many more. Runs through 7/1. ThuFri, Mon-Wed.
OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE An Island Emerging.
Haunting, dream-like graphite drawings from artist Kaelen
Green. Runs through 6/25. Thu-Fri, Mon-Wed. 268-0044.
alibi.com/v/437x.
PHOTO-EYE GALLERY, Santa Fe Inherit The Dust. Black-andwhite panoramic photographs by Nick Brandt. Runs
through 7/23. Sat, Tue-Wed. FREE. 988-5152.
alibi.com/v/43lv.
RICHARD LEVY GALLERY Camera-less Group Exhibition.
Artists put the camera aside to explore avant-garde
approaches in photographic image making. Thu-Sat, TueWed. 11am-4pm. 766-9888. alibi.com/v/40xt.
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Santa Fe Arts and Design
Student Exhibition. Selections from coursework in architectural design, ceramics, fashion design, glass, painting,
printmaking and more are featured. Runs through 8/17.
8am-5pm. 428-1501. alibi.com/v/41se.
SIERRA CLUB OFFICE Paintings, Sculptures and Drawings of
Hammon Buck. Artist Hammon Buck explores modern
contemporary art and design with mandalas. Runs
through 6/30. Thu-Fri, Mon-Wed. 577-2798.
SORREL SKY GALLERY, Santa Fe Complementary Contrast.
Contemporary Western paintings by Colorado artist Carrie
Fell and traditional Western sculpture by Greg Kelsey. Runs
through 6/30. 9am-6pm. 501-6555. alibi.com/v/3xky.
TURNER CARROLL GALLERY, Santa Fe Reconstruction. Holly
Roberts and Wanxin Zhang reconstruct reality with photographs and ceramics. Runs through 6/19. (505)
986-9800. alibi.com/v/431t.
VORTEX THEATRE Phil Hulebak Landscapes. Oil paintings of
New Mexico landscapes. Runs through 8/15. Fri-Sun.
7pm. 247-8600. alibi.com/v/40zf.
SONG & DANCE
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER Traditional Native
American Dance. Since time immemorial, Pueblo communities have celebrated seasonal cycles through prayer,
song and dance. Each weekend a different traditional
Native American dance. Fri-Sun. $0-$8. Noon-1pm.
724-3576. alibi.com/v/4259.
W E E K LY B U S I N E S S P R O F I L E • PA I D A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Type of Business
Theatre Troupe
Year Established
1996
Owner
Kenneth Ansloan
Age
54
Hometown
New York City
Business Phone
505-620-6316
Business Email
[email protected]
Priscilla Queen of the Desert The
Musical is playing July 1st thru 20th
at the glorious National Hispanic
Cultural Center - Albuquerque
Journal Theatre. Tickets are $25,
call 505-724-4771 or nhccnm.org!
The Dolls
PHOTO BY RUSSELL MAYNOR
When did The Dolls first start?
This is actually our 20th anniversary! Our
first year was spent as party girls.
We would go out to all the clubs
in resplendent drag. We
were greatly inspired
by the movie“Priscilla
Queen of the Desert. So
we had
magnificent
headdresses
and our eyes
were
glittered for
days. Priscilla
really did
change the
world of drag.
So Priscilla
was a great
influence for
The Dolls?
Most definitely! My
partner, Matthew Bubb (aka the
late great Geneva Convention)
and I had moved from Albuquerque to New
York City out of high school. We lived there for
10 years but wanted to move back to
Albuquerque to be with our family. We were
thinking of ways to make Albuquerque more
exciting. We always loved theater but after
watching the movie Priscilla we came up with the
idea of starting a drag theater troupe. Matt and I
were always acting out old movies in our living
room (Sunset Boulevard, All About Eve, Mildred
Pierce) and we were always fighting over who
got to be the female lead. Female roles
are just so much more dramatic …
and the gowns! So a drag theater
troupe was definitely the
answer. Priscilla did influence
us in our makeup and
costumes. We would
glitter our eyebrows
(such an easy way to
cover them) and my
goodness does that
make an eye pop. So
that became our
signature look!
Why did you
choose Priscilla
Queen of the
Desert the Musical?
I was looking for
something that would take The
Dolls to the next level. We’ve
become well known in this city for
writing all of our plays. Writing is my passion!
We’ve done a handful of plays based on original
works such as Auntie Mame and The Bad Seed but
I wanted to do something on a massive scale
that’s never been done in Albuquerque. Priscilla
Queen of the Desert The Musical immediately
came to mind. To me it was kismet to do the
musical production that so greatly influenced us
to start The Dolls in the first place. But the rights
The Dolls are launching on their biggest venture yet – Priscilla Queen of the Desert
The Musical based on the 1994 smash hit movie. It’s a journey of three drag queens
who are searching for love and the meaning of life. They hop aboard a battered old
bus named “Priscilla” and embark on a journey to fabulousness. This is the first
regional production of this musical. Which means that it is the first time this show has
been produced outside of Broadway and the Broadway touring company in the
United States! And who better to deliver us this mad-cap musical than The Dolls!!!
weren’t available yet. So I put my name on a
waiting list. And to be honest, I completely
forgot about it. And in October of last year, I
received a call that the rights were going to be
available in June 2016. So I bought the rights and
immediately panicked. I mean, we had never
done a musical before. Drag queens lip-sync! The
Dolls are not known for their singing and
dancing talents!
How did you approach this new
journey?
That’s just it! A new journey … that is what
Priscilla is all about! And that’s exactly what I was
looking for: something that was different from
anything The Dolls had ever done before.
Something that would take us to the next level.
So instead of being frightened, I became excited.
Now, to our credit, we have incorporated live
singing in our last few productions. But a full
blown musical is a different story. So we held
auditions and I was amazed at all the talent that
came out of the woodwork to audition! That has
been so exciting. So we have a cast with a bunch
of new players! And I am so proud of The Dolls
that are in this production. They are singing their
hearts out and they are amazingly good!
So what can we expect from Priscilla
Queen of the Desert the Musical?
Fringe, feathers and fabulousness! And did I
mention sequins? A whole lot of sequins! And
you will see them all spinning to a hit parade of
dancefloor music that will have our audience
dancing in the aisles. Not to mention a dazzling
array of outrageous costumes! Joe Moncada (our
costume designer) has put his heart and soul into
these costumes. We are also
very excited to have
Phillip Arran as our
Bernadette. Phillip is
from England and was
an original West End
cast member of the
musical as well as
Bernadette’s understudy.
So he is now getting to
play Bernadette in
Albuquerque! We
also have the incredible Chris Wright-Garcia as
Tick and the amazing Nicholas Handley as our
Adam. And Santa Fe’s own Bella Gigante is one
of our Divas! But what sells this musical for me is
its heart. As Jessica Osbourne (my co-director) so
aptly put it, “It’s about the joy of familial love—
both born and found. The audience will come
out with that feeling of your heart wanting to
burst. There’ll be so much love in that room, you
can hardly stand it!” This is what I was searching
for. This is what I have found. And I couldn’t be
more pleased! And I like to think that my dear
Geneva Convention is looking down on all of
this with sequins in her eyes!!! a
Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is playing
July 1-20 at the glorious National Hispanic Cultural
Center’s Albuquerque Journal Theatre. Tickets are
$25, call 505-724-4771 or go to nhccnm.org!
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THURSDAY JUNE 9
505 FOOD FIGHTS Chef J Martin Torrez of Bien Shur and
Chef Josh Kennon of Fork & Fig compete using three
secret ingredients. Zacatecas Tacos & Tequila
(3423 Central NE). $10. 9-11pm. (505) 255-TACO
(8226). alibi.com/e/191498.
NOB HILL GROWERS MARKET Local produce, bakers,
herbalists and honey. Morningside Park (Lead and
Morningside SE). FREE. 3-6:30pm.
alibi.com/e/187722.
ONE FISH, TWO FISH: A SEAFOOD STORY Enjoy
delicious fish and shellfish that are truly sustainable
while learning how and why fish are farmed and the
declining populations of wild fish. ABQ BioPark
Aquarium (2601 Central NW). $30. 5:30-8pm.
848-7180. alibi.com/e/191459.
May Café serves a
tantalizing Thai tea
ever judge a book by its cover, and never
judge a restaurant by its exterior. To miss out
on good food because of poor judgment is a
sin, so when you see a massive armless
lumberjack looming above the plain outer
surface of May Café, don’t be alarmed. The
Vietnamese restaurant might be located in the
sketchy “war zone” of Albuquerque, but the
delightful flavors and friendly service inside
make up for any initial resistance to entering the
establishment.
Inside appears to be surprisingly fancy, but at
second glance you’ll realize that lots of plastic is
used and the plants are fake. Tables are peppered
throughout a large, dimly lit dining area with a
series of paintings scattered along the walls. The
windows are tinted a rosy color, creating a
pinkish glow if you’re seated next to them.
When is Thai iced tea ever not too sweet or
not too bland? In my experience, the beverage is
always teetering over the very fine line one way
or the other, leaving me to poke at my drink
with a straw and wait for the ice to water it
down. At May Café, this is not the case. The
Thai iced tea ($3.75) is smooth, sweet and
creamy. Swirling the orange upper layer into the
milky base looks something like stirring cream
into a strongly brewed dark roast, and the result
is a delectable combination of rich velvety
flavors. You’ll be slurping the remains of this
drink before your food arrives, but then again
maybe not ... The service is quick, attentive and
polite, refilling water glasses in a timely fashion
but also making sure not to hover
uncomfortably.
Make sure to begin your meal with an
appetizer of spring rolls ($3.95). They arrive on a
small delicate platter paired with a tiny bowl of
dipping sauce. A small amount of meat and
plenty of fresh vegetables are encased in thin
translucent rice paper, coupling well with the
tasty sauce. My only complaint is that there are
only two per order.
The lengthy menu is difficult to choose from,
offering pho, rice and noodle dishes, all with
various protein options. Herbivores are
accounted for as well, with a whole section of
vegetarian options like tofu and vegetables over
vermicelli ($6.75), and spicy eggplant with rice
($6.75). However long the decision-making
process might take, stir-fried egg noodles with
shrimp ($8.50) is one entrée you will not regret.
Snow peas, broccoli, onions and cabbage are
heaped on top of a steaming pile of noodles.
Take a stab with either a fork or chopsticks
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BY MONICA SCHMITT
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Lumberjack outside of May Cafe
FRIDAY JUNE 10
EDIBLE ART TOUR EAT 42 galleries preview works by
renowned artists, accompanied by a sampling of
signature savories by celebrated chefs. Sorrel Sky
Gallery (125 W. Palace, Santa Fe). $35. 5-8pm.
992-2787. alibi.com/e/178061.
FREE COFFEE TASTING Free coffee tasting every Friday
night. Try a variety of blends, single origins and
even espresso. Prosum Roasters (3228 Los
Arboles NE). FREE. 6:30-8pm. 379-5136.
alibi.com/e/172915.
SATURDAY JUNE 11
Beef roll
May Café
111 Louisiana SE
(505) 265-4448
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm
Vibe: Low-key and traditional
Alibi Recommends: Thai iced tea, spring rolls,
egg noodles with shrimp
(both are provided) and you’ll find bright orange
shrimp hiding beneath the top layer of hot,
steamy goodness. The savory egg noodles are
saturated in flavor, though the ratio of cabbage
to noodles is a little overwhelming. Despite the
excess cabbage, the surprisingly juicy and firm
shrimp sprinkled throughout the dish are a
delight.
A second visit to May Café calls for an
appetizer of beef wrapped in grape leaves
($6.25). The dish is served in the same fashion
as the spring rolls, and paired with the same
dipping sauce that complements the rolls well.
They are arranged beautifully on a large lettuce
leaf and topped with crushed peanuts. I may
have made the mistake of expecting nothing
short of a 10 after being so impressed with the
spring rolls, and was surprised by the chewy but
dense texture of the meat that seemed to take
hours to consume. This is an appetizer that can
easily be split, coming with five small wraps per
order.
Be sure to treat yourself to the wonton soup
with rice noodles ($6.95). You’ll be given a
heaping plate of fresh sprouts, basil, jalapeño
pepper and lime wedges in advance to toss into
the bowl as desired. Though the broth is slightly
bland at first taste, the jalapeño peppers do a fine
job of adding spice, and the fresh vegetables
provide flavor and crunch as well. The wontons
are a delight: Spoon-sized portions of beef
wedged into soft, chewy dough are clearly the
star of this dish.
The dinner portion sizes are uncomfortably
large and can be split between two people or you
can just request a lunch-size portion. The perk:
You’ll probably have leftovers for lunch the next
day. May Café’s quick and attentive service
continues until the check arrives, and leaving
the restaurant almost feels rushed. Be careful
when you do waddle out the front door: Food
babies and food comas are sure to kick in. a
20TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN GROWERS’ MARKET Local
produce, live music, unique artisan creations,
community educators and delicious food come
together to form a vibrant gathering in the heart of
Downtown. Robinson Park (Eighth Street &
Central). FREE. 8am-noon. 252-2959.
alibi.com/e/186141.
BREAD BAKING Demonstrations of the traditional use
of the horno. Petroglyph National Monument
(6510 Western Trail NW: Unser at Western Trail).
FREE. 10am-4pm. 899-0205.
alibi.com/e/186638.
COTTONWOOD GRILL FESTIVAL Albuquerque’s top
chefs dish up unique culinary creations
alongside local bands, breweries and craft
vendors. Includes hot dog eating contest for
adults. Cottonwood Mall (10000 Coors
Boulevard Bypass NW). FREE-$20. Noon-6pm.
897-6571. alibi.com/e/189020. See Event
Horizon.
EDIBLE ART TOUR EAT $35. 5-8pm. See 6/10 listing.
LOS RANCHOS GROWERS’ MARKET Fresh local
produce, bread, pastries and local arts and crafts.
Old Vehicle Day featuring Poco Quatros Model A
Club. Rug Hooking demonstration by the Adobe Wool
Arts Guild. Los Ranchos Village Hall (6718 Rio
Grande NW, Los Ranchos). FREE. 7am-noon.
alibi.com/e/189218.
SOUTH VALLEY GROWERS’ MARKET Produce from local
growers, live music and crafts in a bucolic semi-rural
setting. Cristo Del Valle Presbyterian Church
(3907 Isleta SW). FREE. 8am-noon. 877-4044.
alibi.com/e/188222.
SUNDAY JUNE 12
BREAD BAKING FREE. 10am-4pm. See 6/11 listing.
CORRALES GROWERS’ MARKET Local food, produce
and goods. Fresh, local food and goods sold. Live
music from Rob Roman. (500 Jones, Corrales). FREE.
9am-noon. alibi.com/e/185771.
RAIL YARDS MARKET Peruse hundreds of New Mexico’s
finest food, farm, artisan and healing vendors, hear
live musicians and learn from the
educational/demonstration zones for kids and
adults. Albuquerque Rail Yards (777 First Street SW).
FREE. 10am-2pm. alibi.com/e/187559.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 15
BURGERS FOR A CAUSE: DINING FOR EXPLORA
Fundraising event in which 20% of your meal bill is
donated to Explora. 5 Star Burgers
(1710 Central SW). 11am-9pm. 224-8300.
alibi.com/e/191205.
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Oaxacan Old
Fashioned
PHOTO BY IAN MCKAY
Bebidas nuevas-antiguas at Mezcal
Tequileria
BY IAN MCKAY
hree Fridays ago I attended the
opening/rebranding of the Downtown
bar formerly known as Stereo Bar. The
new incarnation is a tequileria called
Mezcal, an agave spirit focused open-air
venue. They feature over 80 (!) tequilas,
mezcals and sotols, cocktails based on these,
and a food truck parked out front that
serves tacos and tapas.
The most interesting thing I tried was
the Oaxacan Old Fashioned, a spirit
forward (cocktailratti speak for boozy),
stirred cocktail that blended a healthy dose
of Casamigos Anejo tequila (famous for
being delicious, as well as being owned by
George Clooney), a much more modest
amount of Del Maguey’s Vida mezcal (based
in, but not made in, Taos), a few dashes of
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The Bitter Truth’s Old Time Aromatic
Bitters, a scant amount of agave syrup, and
a lemon twist.
What I liked about this strong libation
was the silky way in which the round aged
tequila invited the spice, earth and smoke
of the mezcal to dance around the palate.
The judicious selection and use of the
particular bitters gave each sip an
enigmatic and ever changing aroma, as the
large hand-cut ice cube began to slowly
dilute the cocktail. The agave added a nice
rich texture that was juxtaposed by the
brightness of the lemon oils. Spot on.
A few words on the Old Fashioned.
Originally dubbed, the Whiskey Cocktail
in the early 1800s, what is now known as
the Old Fashioned was a stirred blend of
four ingredients: spirit, bitters, sugar and
water, usually in the form of stirred ice.
Sometimes (probably as supply allowed)
this was garnished with a citrus twist,
always served in an eponymous glass, with
fresh hand-cut ice. As time and meddling
bartenders tinkered with this cocktail,
other ingredients (curacao, different
sweetening agents, soda water, fruits) made
their way into the mix. By the late 1800s,
in order to insure the cocktail ordered was
faithful to the original, four ingredient
prototype, one was forced to order theirs,
“old fashioned,” as in an old fashioned
style.
Skip through around a century of world
and cocktail history, and the premillenium “old fashioned” was again being
adorned (some would say, adulterated)
with muddled maraschino cherries, orange
slices and soda, creating a chunky,
saccharine, formaldehyde-addled, soda-fied
mess. Today when the cocktail is ordered,
being a professional bartender by trade,
eager and capable of putting my own
prejudices aside for the benefit of every
guest I serve, my approach to the current
Old Fashioned milieu is to ask if the
orderer would prefer theirs muddled or not.
I encourage all my contemporary peers in
the trade, to extend the same courtesy to
their guests. Thankfully, my experience at
the new Mezcal avoided such
complications as the excellent cocktail I
was served was prepared in the old
fashioned way. a
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taste kind of fake. But so do Slurpees and who can
get enough of those? If you’re a freak for fair food, be
sure to check out the cotton candy-flavored ice. It’s
got the exact same flavor only not overpoweringly
sweet. It’s shockingly good.
POP FIZZ
THEOBROMA CHOCOLATIER
1701 Fourth Street SW, 508-1082 • $
12611 Montgomery NE, 293-6545 • $
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] Frozen
Mexican style paletas and ice cream made with real
fruit and organic cane sugar create an experience
unlike the frozen treats you find in a box at the store.
You won’t find high fructose corn syrup here, but you
will discover Grandma Alvarez’ horchata and limeade
recipes, as well as exotic ice cream and paleta
creations like guanabana, mimosa and, our favorite,
avocado.
H YAAATTT R EGENCCY D O W N TOWN
[Bakery/Sweets] Floor-to-ceiling shelves boast gift
baskets and bags, chocolate sculptures and molded
items, giant “kisses,” and sugar-free assortments. A
chilled candy case shimmers with an assortment of
chocolate truffles, creams and caramels sold by the
piece. The counter is heaped with our favorite items,
mostly chocolate poured over salty, crunchy things like
pretzels, popcorn, nuts and cookies. Also, look for
chocolate-covered strawberries and Taos Cow ice
cream in eight flavors.
EAST MOUNTAINS
U-SWIRL FROZEN YOGURT
GREENSIDE CAFÉ
12165 Hwy 14 North, 286-2684 • $$
[American] While you’re up there, sit down to a
lovely spinach salad or a Sangre de Cristo, a
sandwhich to die for. It’s similar to a Monte Cristo with
ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, green chile and grilled,
egg-battered Hawaiian bread. It goes great with a
locally brewed ale. Everything’s made in-house,
including the ice cream.
5011 Montgomery, 884-0449
[Dessert] At U-Swirl, you’ll have the choice of up to
20 non-fat frozen yogurt flavors including tart,
traditional and non-sugar options. Pile on any
combination of their 60+ toppings like fresh fruit,
sauces, candy and granola to create your own
masterpiece. Charged by the ounce, you won’t need to
break the bank to get a little frozen treat.
MIDTOWN
FAR NORTHEAST HEIGHTS
CHILL’N
POP POP’S ORIGINAL ITALIAN
WATER ICE
9880 Montgomery NE, 293-8446 • $
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] Though
the phrase “water ice” somehow doesn’t sound very
appealing, Pop Pop’s frozen treats are divine slushy
mixtures somewhere between sorbet and a Slurpee. In
fact, we think Pop Pop’s water ices are the most
refreshing of the bunch we’ve tried. Sure, the flavors
3600 Cutler NE, 219-3166
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] Come chill
in Chill’N where they feature hand-crafted ice cream
and artisan treats individually frozen for each
customer with liquid nitrogen. Conveniently located in
Green Jeans Farmery where you can also grab a bite
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or a beer, this unique dessert shop will knock your
socks off with their organic frozen treats. Try the sea
salt caramel or toasted coconut.
I SCREAM ICE CREAM
2000 Carlisle NE, 268-0139 • $
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] This retrostyle ice cream shop is super kid-friendly, packed with
toys and puzzles and tons of nostalgic fun for
everyone. All 33 of the hard-packed flavors are made
by Creamland right here in New Mexico. ISIC also
serves up shakes, splits and other specialty treats to
order, and most are between $1 and $5. Cheap!
OLO YOGURT STUDIO
3339 Central NE, 718-4656
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] The
process used to create Olo’s vibrant flavors
guarantees live, active cultures in the product. There
are 10 flavors available on tap at any given time, each
one richly flavorful. (You can find this week’s list of
flavors on Olo’s website.) Follow the signs and take a
cup to the stainless steel taps. Once you have your
yogurt(s) in a cup, there are more than 45 toppings to
crown your dish. Finish it off with a swirl of whipped
cream and weigh in at the register. At less than 50
cents an ounce (and prices drop during cold
weather), you can customize a treat that satisfies your
palate and your pocketbook.
NOB HILL
COLD STONE CREAMERY
3222 Central SE, 265-3150 • $
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] Squeezed
into the heart of Nob Hill, Coldstone is a corporate
gem amongst locals. The staff is friendly and there are
a variety of goodies to choose from, including ice
cream cupcakes. Watch your chosen toppings get
folded into super sweet ice cream and try to resist the
chocolate-dipped waffle cone. Easier said than done.
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NORTH VALLEY
FARM & TABLE
8917 Fourth Street NW, 503-7124 • $$$
[Organic/Locally Grown] The Far North Valley
setting is gorgeous, inside and out (the spacious
courtyard overlooks 10 acres of farm field). The local
and organic ingredients are meticulously sourced and
the food is reasonably priced for what you get. Several
salad options and vegetarian entrées make it a
perfect place to graze. For brunch, try their carne
adovada with eggs. Don’t forget a refreshing dessert
of house-made ice cream or a sorbet trio.
Chillz’ creamy custard is only made better with the
addition of crunch, fruit and syrups. Sometimes brain
freeze is a good thing.
RUDE BOY COOKIES
115 Harvard SE, 200-2235 • $
ITSA ITALIAN ICE
[Bakery/Sweets] Rude Boy Cookies is
215 Phoenix NW, 268-2560 • $
Albuquerque’s dessert haven. Try a cookie warmed à
la mode, or two cookies with ice cream mashed
between for a delicious ice cream sandwich. You can
even customize it with Nutella, salted caramel,
cinammon marshmallow fluff or mini chocolate chips.
[American] Itsa Italian Ice is an old favorite for many
Burqueños. Originally located on Lomas years ago,
Itsa was—and is—for kids and grown-ups alike. Diners
can choose from several fruity flavors like cantaloupe,
lemon, cherry, watermelon, black raspberry, lime,
grape or banana, as well as other flavors like
chocolate or “blue moon” (cotton candy). On the hot
side, there are hamburgers, dogs and a Philly cheese
steak that’s tender and visibly marbled, made with
steak that actually tastes like steak.
UPTOWN
FROST, A GELATO SHOPPE
2201 Q NE, 883-2522
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] At Frost,
NORTHEAST HEIGHTS
CHOCOLATE CARTEL
315 Juan Tabo NE, # A, 797-1193
[Bakery/Sweets] A rigorous work ethic is the
guiding principal behind the confections made at
Chocolate Cartel, which Van Rixel co-owns with his
brother, Tim. Most of what Chocolate Cartel produces
is European-style—truffles, flourless chocolate cakes,
chocolate-covered nuts, bars, even made-fromscratch gelato—all roasted, rolled, dipped and packed
by hand. Dreamy gelato flavors like lemon chiffon with
lavender, dark chocolate and passion fruit with mango
will melt in your mouth. Buy it in single 4 ounce
servings or by the pint.
OLD TOWN
STEVE’S ICE CREAM AND JAVA
323 Romero NW, 242-8445
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] Seated in
cozy Old Town, Steve’s Ice Cream and Java not only
has delicious ice cream flavors, they also have
wonderful service and a small patio where you can
take a break from the heat while enjoying a tasty
treat.
SANTA FE
ECCO ESPRESSO AND GELATO
get a taste of the finest authentic Italian gelatos and
sorbets. The extensive menu can be overwhelming but
the cheery owners and staff are readily available to
offer suggestions and samples. The shop offers classic
flavors like vanilla and mint chocolate chip along with
unique ones like chai tea and crema di biscotti, in
your choice of a cup or a waffle, sugar or mini sugar
cone.
WESTSIDE
CHOCGLITZ & CREAM
10660 Unser, 898-4589
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] If you find
yourself on the Westside or in Rio Rancho, be sure to
make a stop here. Made with fresh ingredients right in
the store, ChocGlitz offers housemade ice cream sold
by the pint and quart as well as ice cream cakes and
pies.
KEVA JUICE
10254 Coors NW, 792-0200 • $
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] Keva Juice
won Best Smoothies on our restaurant poll every time
we ran the category. Despite its corporate veneer, the
Keva Juice company is actually based out of New
Mexico—and we agree, the product is awesome. It has
a dizzying menu of enormous fruity milkshakes (or
“smoothies,” to some), all blended up with fruit, frozen
yogurt, juice and/or sherbet. And, in some cases,
Oreos. Yum.
105 E. Marcy, (505) 986-9778 • $
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] Gelato is
a gift from the gods. These flavors are fantastic (try
the hazelnut), the texture is soothing and it’s lower in
fat than ice cream. Stop by Ecco for a tasty frozen
treat, a fresh deli sandwich and a European-style café
experience. Open until 10pm on Fridays and
Saturdays—a godsend for latenight munchers in the
area!
UNIVERSITY
CHILLZ FROZEN CUSTARD
2720 Central SE, 265-5648
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] One of the
best reasons to celebrate our long, hot summers,
Thank
You!
FAIRGROUNDS
LA MICHOACANA
6501 Central NW, 831-0652 • $
[Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo] This
paleteria sells all kinds of freshly made cold treats
like mango and hot-cold-sweet-salty-sour chile
paletas (popsicles), strawberries with cream and
nonalcoholic piña coladas. Of course, you can still
satisfy your sweet tooth at the original La
Michoancana, which is just south of Isleta and Rio
Bravo. Either way, it’s worth the drive.
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Robert Goldstein, MD &
Maria D. Goldstein, MD
Jennifer Metzler &
Mark Allison
Pathology Associates of
Albuquerque
Mary Ann Sweeney &
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Linda M. Vanzi, Esq.
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Bencoe & LaCour Law, PC
Richard J. & Margaret
A. Cronin
Laura Crowe and Jay
P. Crowe
Kenneth DeBettignies
William Dominguez, MD
Kevin R. Edwards & Ann
C. Sullivan
Jane & Norman L. Gagne
Donald D. Harville, MD &
Heidi Harville
Shirley & Jack E. Houston
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In memory of Carlos
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Córdova & Jesse Winter,
Linda & Bill Salmon, and
Pamela & Rick Salmon
Richard P. Jacobs, Esq. &
Judy A. Jacobs
Kabana, Inc.
Tim & Martha Karpoff
Jane A. Keeports
Jim & Elizabeth Kubie
Penny Lindgren, MD &
J. Ric Tafoya
Maestas & Suggett, P.C.
Kim R. Maxwell
Anna Ingmarie McElvain
A. Jay Metzler
Ruth S. & Charles
E. Needham
NM Trial Lawyers
Association Foundation
Russ & Jen Parker
Rayme Romanik, MD &
Allan Boyar
Janet Simon, DPM
Patricia Stelzner, Esq. and
Luis G. Stelzner
Matias J. Vega, MD and
Brenda J. Proffitt
5 years or more
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Eiichi Fukushima &
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Creston & Adriana Kuenzi
Lorrie & Warren Akerson
Family Foundation
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Montgomery & Andrews
Law Firm
New Mexico Orthopaedic
Associates
Natasha Ning
Harold Sunderman, MD &
Andrea Sunderman
Vein Center of
New Mexico
José & Cynthia Viramontes
Wray & Girard, PC
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(less than five years)
Cynthia Alcala
Linda S. & Richard D. Avery
Andrea A. Escher &
Todd Tibbals
Virginia & Richard
Feddersen
Amy & Larry Malick
Barbara H. & Paul McGuire
Presbyterian Health
Plan, Inc.
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The Judith and Edwin
Cohen Foundation
Bruce E. Thompson
Michelle Treme & Dr.
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Todd & Melanie D. Watkins
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FILM | revIew
REEL WORLD
BY MONICA SCHMITT
For the Record
As part of the Art Show at Albuquerque Pride
Fest, sponsored by Century 21 UNICA Real
Estate, the documentary Let The Record Show
will be screening at the Expo New Mexico fine
arts building from Friday, June 10, through
Sunday, June 12. The documentary, offering a
poetic perspective of art and activism, has been
shown at multiple film festivals including the
Santa Fe Film Fest in 2014. Beginning as a
conversation, the documentary progressed into
a collaboration of New York City artist’s
powerful voices sharing their stories,
compassion, pain and strength in the face of
AIDS in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Enjoy all that the
2016 Albuquerque Pride Fest has to offer and
be sure to stop by and see this artful production,
screening continuously for free from 7-10pm on
Friday, 11am-5pm on Saturday, and 10am-3pm
on Sunday.
Thriller
For those of you who get a thrill out of classic
flicks, be prepared for an exciting month at the
KiMo Theatre in the heart of downtown
Albuquerque. Each Friday the historic theater
will screen one of Alfred Hitchcock’s hits from
the ‘40s, this week presenting the 1941 film
Suspicion. The exciting movie, based on the the
novel Before the Fact by Francis Iles (aka
Anthony Berkeley), stars Cary Grant and Joan
Fontaine with supporting actor Cedric
Hardwicke. Be prepared for nail-biting and seatclutching during this suspenseful adventure in
which a handsome gambler woos a shy woman,
only to show his true colors after their marriage.
The film will screen on June 10 at both 6 and
8:30pm and tickets cost between $6 and $8.
This week for Bernalillo County’s Movies in the
Park summer series stop by Twin Parks (4300
Avenida Manana NE) for a free screening of the
popular 2015 movie Inside Out. Produced by
Pixar and released by Disney, Inside Out tells
the story of 11-year-old Riley, exploring her
complex and antrhopomorphized emotions
when she must move to a new home across the
country. The computer-animated comedy-drama
starring voices by Phyllis Smith, Mindy Kaling,
Amy Poehler and more will begin at 8pm on
Saturday, June 11. Food vendors will be
available at the park to satisfy any movie
munchies but be sure to bring your own lawn
chairs and blankets.
California Dreamin’
On Saturday, June 11, the KiMo Theatre will
show the 1950 film noir Sunset Boulevard at
both 2 and 6pm. Directed by Billy Wilder and
starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson and
Eric von Stroheim, the classic comedy-drama
film was nominated for eleven Academy Awards
when first released, including nominations in all
four acting categories, and won three. The story
focuses on reclusive Norma Desmond who
dreams of making a comeback in Hollywood and
begins a relationship with small-time writer Joe
Gillis. Quickly turning south, the story ends in
murder and madness. Tickets cost $6-$8.
Marvel Worthy
Head over to the South Broadway Cultural
Center on Friday, June 10, to see a free
screening of the 2012 movie The Avengers.
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo,
Scarlett Johansson and more, the exciting
action-adventure tells the story of Earth’s
mightiest heroes working together to save
humanity. The film will be shown in Spanish with
English subtitles from 2-4pm, and free water
and popcorn will be available. a
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Maggie's Plan
Control, narcissism and love mix with oddball results
BY RENÉE CHAVEZ
E-Motion Picture
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“See, here on page 61 is where the poor husband starts an affair!”
JUNE 9-15, 2016
very relationship has a rose and a
gardener. She’s the rose. I’m the
gardener, but I don’t have a green
thumb.” This honest utterance poetically sums
up writer-director Rebecca Miller’s (The
Private Lives of Pippa Lee, The Ballad of Jack and
Rose) new romantic comedy Maggie’s Plan.
Set in a New Yorker’s New York of frozen
park benches, street Shakespeare performers
and illegal parking spots outside DanishAmerican schools, the film jumps right into a
conversation between Maggie (Greta Gerwig
of Mistress America, Frances Ha) and her friend
Tony (played by an aggressively odd Bill
Hader). The topic of discussion is Maggie’s
decision to have a child on her own, since she
wants one now but believes herself incapable
of staying in love with anyone for longer than
six months. The plan is to inseminate herself
with the help of an old friend, Guy (an
awkward but earnest Travis Fimmel from
“Vikings”), who is a pickle salesman—ahem,
sorry—a pickle entrepreneur. Despite her
friend’s protests, Maggie forges ahead.
Around that same time, she crosses paths
with John (Ethan Hawke of Training Day,
Before Sunrise), a “bad boy” of ficto-critical
anthropology (don’t ask) and aspiring fiction
novelist who works at the same school as her.
Word around the school is that his wife is a
“glacial” and “terrifying” monster. Their paths
soon cross again and John asks Maggie to read
the first chapter of his novel. They bond, with
John clearly enjoying the attention he does
not receive in his marriage to his famous
“E
Maggie’s Plan
Written and directed by Rebecca Miller
Starring Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne
Moore
Rated R
Opens Friday 6/10.
anthropologist spouse, Georgette (a Danish
accent-tinged Julianne Moore, The Hunger
Games: Mockingjay, Still Alice).
On the big night, Guy oddly but
romantically delivers his DNA contribution,
and Maggie inseminates herself in the bathtub
only to have the process ruined by having to
stand up to open the door because John shows
up at her apartment. They fall in love and a
couple years later, Maggie finds that she has
become the “gardener,” supporting John’s now
self-absorbed novel-writing lifestyle while
mothering both their daughter and John’s two
children from his previous marriage. Despite
her best efforts, she is tired of John. He was
more likable as the trampled husband of the
monster. Wanting to break up with him, but
also being the good-intentioned person that
she is, Maggie devises a plan to get John and
Georgette back together so that everyone can
have their happy ending. A oddball series of
relationships ensue between Maggie, John and
Georgette, leaving each character to wonder
at some point, “What the fuck are we doing!?”
The characters are built up not only
through the excellent abilities of the actors,
but also through telling wardrobes and quirky
dialogue. Maggie has a good heart but is often
called “sort of stupid” and innocent by others.
She’s controlling but only because she wants
everyone to be happy. Her Quaker goodness is
highlighted by her abysmal style—imagine the
frumpiest grandma outfits and then make
them 10 times more hideous. Georgette, on
the other hand, is rather cold, fickle and
narcissistic in stark topknots and pastel mangy
roadkill-looking sweaters. But she’s honest and
likable for that. Lastly, John is bland with dull
clothing and eternal bedhead, as only a true
suffering husband type can be.
Funny one-liners and strange antics keep
the story moving along even if hazy clouds of
anthropology jargon glaze the eyes every once
in a while. Each iteration of the tangled
relationships makes the viewer wonder if this
will be the last reconfiguration, eventually
making one face the reality that there is never
an end. It’s not Disney where the story is over
after the wedding. In real life, people change,
they fall in and out of love; as Georgette says,
people have a momentum all their own that
cannot be controlled.
The biggest annoyance in the film is also
one that points to the trials and tribulations of
the broader issue: love. It doesn’t make sense.
From nearly the beginning, it is clear to see
where Maggie’s plan goes wrong. Why would
someone fall in love with a bland, selfabsorbed married man when they could be
with someone who can speak with poetry and
awe about the cosmic beauty of math? Why
would someone want a lover who calls them
“capable” when they could have one that
thinks they’re absolutely beautiful when
they’re dancing weirdly all alone? Who
knows? It’s love. When control is proven
useless, there is only the option to “embrace
the mystery of the universe.” a
TELEVISION | IDIOT BOX
Modern Survivor
“Wrecked” on TBS
BY MEGAN RENEAU
ood morning ladies and gentlemen. This
is your captain speaking. We’ll be crashlanding near a random island in about 10
minutes. The weather is wonderfully sunny with a
chance of fistfights and an idiocracy, and expect a
warm breeze if you’re pooping en plein air.” In
TBS’s newest comedy from virtually unheard-of
writers (and brothers) Justin and Jordan Shipley, a
plane flying to Thailand crashes and it’s up to the
survivors to figure out how to live on an island
with no food, water, law or modern conveniences.
The show is directed by James Griffiths (director
of “Black-ish”) who has mostly directed
dramedies. Together this team has created a
bromantic version of “Lost,” and while it isn’t
always believable, it is highly entertaining.
Out of the remaining survivors, Danny (Brian
Sacca from The Wolf of Wall Street and “Kroll
Show”), Pack (Asif Ali from “Mr. Robinson”)
and Owen (Zach Cregger of “About a Boy”) band
together immediately and help the injured under
the direction on Liam (James Scott from “Days of
Our Lives”), a former British special agent. Life
seems to even out quickly with Liam, the
undeniable natural leader, taking care of the
group, but Liam is lost after a hilariously
unfortunate accident.
Pack is a sophisticated, modern sports agent
from Los Angeles who is forced to let go of
technology upon crash-landing into the ocean,
but asking him to give up on his cellphone is like
asking a hipster to eat non-free-range eggs: He
literally can’t. He has no real skills outside of city
life and walks around the island looking for a
phone signal. Eventually he finds a single area on
the island (an area about as wide as your arm
reach) but realizes that—like most people
today—he only knows one phone number. After
the phone dies, to fill the void of technology he
turns to a drug we’re all familiar with but it isn’t
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THE WEEK IN
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THURSDAY 9
“Guys Choice: Perfect 10” (Spike TV
7pm) The Guys Choice Awards
celebrates 10 years by choosing
the dudes and dudettes who have
made the last decade worth
living.
“Streets of Compton” (A&E 7pm)
The Los Angeles neighborhood
infamous for rap music and drug
traffic gets the documentary
treatment, exploring the suburb as
seen through the eyes of current
and former residents.
FRIDAY 10
“Voltron: Legendary Defender”
(Netflix streaming anytime) The
beloved ’80s cartoon about a
giant robot/lion who defends
Earth and the color-coded kids
who pilot it gets a post-millenial
reboot.
“Time Beings: Extreme Time Travel
Conspiracies” (History 8:03pm)
History digs into the historical
“evidence” of people who have
traveled through time—basically
all those Facebook memes your
weird cousin posts of Civil War
photographs with people carrying
“cell phones.”
what you—or he—assumes it to be.
As the only surviving crew, Owen is the
unwilling leader that has to take charge after the
untimely death of Liam. The first glimpse we get
of Owen is him smoking in the plane bathroom
mid-flight with the battery pulled out of the fire
alarm while ignoring attendant calls. Obviously
he loves his job and working with people. Now
Owen is forced to be with the people he tried to
avoid as a leader and a friend, indefinitely. One of
the biggest problems he faces is trying to find a
quiet place to poop for the first week on the
island—which he eventually does find thanks to
Danny.
Danny, who isn’t so secretly vying to be the
leader of the island, is an underdog who
desperately wants to be a hero. For as long as he
can remember, he’s always wanted to be a cop.
Naturally, he offers to serve the island in this
capacity. So he tells the people on the island that
he’s a police officer (and soon finds an air marshal
badge and gun to prove it to any challengers).
However, being a humble, sweet buffoon puts
limits on what he can effectively do. When the
island is taken over by the group douchebag Todd
(Will Greenberg of “Workaholics”) stealing and
hiding all the food on the island, Danny engages
Todd in a drink-off to get the food back for his
people.
The group is now forced to try to survive in
these apocalyptic conditions with their very
modern skill sets while adjusting to new life and
social conditions. “Wrecked” addresses very
serious modern questions—How can you poop
outdoors comfortably? Can you live without
technology and still be fulfilled? The character
relationships and hierarchy aren’t quite
believable but this is one of many new shows
that’s attempting (and achieving, to a point) an
exemplary diverse cast. a
“Wrecked” premieres Tuesday, June 14, at 8pm on TBS
SATURDAY 11
“People’s List” (KOAT-7 7pm) People
magazine transforms into a weekly
news/entertainment/lifestyle
program. Because who has time to
read magazines on their Kindle
these days?
“Hollywood 911” (Reelz 8pm) Find
out what happens when 911
operators get emergency phone
calls about celebrities like Whitney
Houston, Shia LaBeouf, Miley
Cyrus and Lamar Odom. ... So
much more glamorous than when
grandma falls and breaks her hip.
SUNDAY 12
“The 70th Annual Tony Awards”
(KRQE-13 7pm) Rap music
awards are all about the
Benjamins, but Broadway’s Tony
awards (this year, anyway) are all
about the Hamiltons.
The Night Stalker (Lifetime 7pm)
Lou Diamond Philips finally gets
around to the role he was born to
play, infamous serial killer Richard
Ramirez.
“Still The King” (CMT 10pm) Billy
Ray Cyrus stars as a washed-up
one-hit country music wonder (you
don’t say) who finds himself
making a living as an Elvis
impersonator. When he drunkenly
crashes his Cadillac into a rural
church, he’s sentenced to perform
community service. But then, he
runs into the teenage daughter he
never knew he had. So naturally,
he pretends to be the church’s
new minister. Man, that’s a lot of
hijinks for one sitcom.
“Ride With Norman Reedus” (AMC
8pm) “The Walking Dead” star
Norman Reedus hops on his
motorcycle for one of them there
travel shows.
MONDAY 13
“BrainDead” (KRQE-13 9pm) Alien
invaders are snacking on the
brains of Washington, D.C.
politicians (we suspected as
much), and it’s up to one young
Capitol Hill intern (Mary Elizabeth
Winstead from Scott Pilgrim vs. the
Word) to expose the political
conspiracy.
“Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge”
(KOB-4 9pm) Given that American
“Ninja Warrior” and “Super Sloppy
Double Dare” already exist, do we
really need more TV shows with
obstacle courses?
TUESDAY 14
“Uncle Buck” (KOAT-7 8pm) You
loved Mike Epps as Art Carney in
the 2005 remake of “The
Honeymooners” (no, you didn’t), so
you’ll probably love him as John
Candy in this remake of 1989’s
Uncle Buck (or not).
WEDNESDAY 15
“Skin Wars: Fresh Paint” (Game
Show Network 8pm) RuPaul hosts
this spin-off of GSN’s bodypainting competion. This one’s
about body-painting too. a
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BY DEVIN D. O’LEARY
OPENING THIS WEEK
The Birdcage
Pride and Equality magazine presents a special screening
of Mike Nichols 1996 Americanization of La Cage Aux
Folles. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane star as the gay
owners of a Miami night club forced to play it straight
when Williams’ son invites his prospective—and highly
conservative—in-laws to dinner. Hijinks ensue. (Opens
Friday 6/10 at Guild Cinema)
Comic Geniuses When They Were Young
Albuquerque Film Club presents this top-notch collection
of silent, two-reel comedies starring the likes of Charlie
Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, “Fatty” Arbuckle, Buster Keaton and
Mabel Normand. 90 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Saturday
6/11 at Guild Cinema)
Francofonia
Aleksandr Sokurov, who gave us the mesmerizingly artsy
whatsit Russian Ark, returns with another beautifully
experimental meander. Here, he plops himself down in
the middle of the famed Louvre Museum in Paris. As his
camera wanders the halls, stage re-enactments recount
various stories of the building as it was under Nazi
Occupation. In French, German and Russian with English
subtitles. 88 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Friday 6/10 at
Guild Cinema)
The Angry Birds Movie
That puzzle game the kids used to play obsessively on
your laptop back in 2010 is now a feature-length
animated movie. To refresh your memory, the game was
about flinging birds out of a slingshot to knock down
rickety towers full of green pigs. And that’s pretty much
what the movie is about. With voices by Jason Sudeikis,
Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Bill Hader,
Peter Dinklage and two-time Oscar winner Sean Penn
(who plays one of the birds, not one of the pigs). 97
minutes. PG. (Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Grande 12
Albuquerque IMAX, Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio)
Barbershop: The Next Cut
The gang (Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony
Anderson, Eve, Sean Patrick Thomas, Jazsmin Lewis) is all
back in this fourth film in the Barbershop series (if you
count 2005’s Beauty Shop). This time around the shop is
co-ed, and everybody’s fighting against neighborhood
violence. But it’s pretty much just people standing around
a barber shop bagging on one another. 112 minutes. PG13. (Movies 8, Movies West)
Captain America: Civil War
Maggie’s Plan
Marvel steps in to show DC how superhero conflict is
done. This smartly written action flick bristles with
contemporary moral quandaries. And yet it’s fast, fun and
light on its feet. Seems that the near disastrous events of
the last Avengers movie have made many question the
whole idea of superpowered heroics. Tony Stark (Robert
Downey Jr.), for example, thinks heroes should now be
regulated by the U.N. Captain America (Chris Evans), on
the other hand, thinks otherwise. What follows is a headto-head battle that forces a lot of familiar faces (and a
few new ones) to choose sides. 146 minutes. PG-13.
(Century Rio, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio Rancho
Premiere Cinema)
Reviewed this issue. 98 minutes. R. (Opens Friday 6/10
at Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio)
The Conjuring 2
Hockney
The life of famed modern artist David Hockney is framed
amid interviews with close friends and never-before-seen
footage from his own archive. 112 minutes. Unrated.
(Opens Friday 6/10 at Guild Cinema)
Now You See Me 2
The gang of gonzo magicians-turned-criminals led by
Jesse Eisenberg returns for more unlawful shenanigans.
This time around they’re being blackmailed by a tech
genius into pulling off their most impossible heist yet.
Daniel Radcliffe and Lizzy Caplan join the already stuffed
cast (Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman,
Michael Caine). 129 minutes. PG-13. (Opens Thursday
6/9 at Century 14 Downtown, Icon Cinemas
Albuquerque, Grande 12 Albuquerque IMAX, Rio Rancho
Premiere Cinema, Century Rio)
Warcraft
In the third video game adaptation of the summer (after
Ratchet & Clank and Angry Birds), a peaceable kingdom
stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces its
greatest threat: an invasion of orc warriors. But are these
creatures seeking destruction or refuge? It’s up to one
brave fighter (Travis Fimmel from “Vikings”) to figure it
out. There are a handful of real, live actors here, but the
majority of this film’s characters and background are pure
CGI. David Bowie offspring Duncan Jones (Moon, Source
Code) directs, based on the wildly popular MMO. 123
minutes. PG-13. (Opens Thursday 6/9 at Century 14
Downtown, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Grande 12
Albuquerque IMAX, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Century
Rio)
STILL PLAYING
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Disney’s re-jiggered, live-action Alice in Wonderland
returns in another eye-boggling fantasy outing produced
by (but not directed by) Tim Burton. This time around,
Alice (Mia Wasikowska) is forced to travel back in time to
save the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) and defeat the evil
machinations of Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen). 113
minutes. PG. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Icon
Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema,
Grande 12 Albuquerque IMAX)
but doesn’t upset the overall balance of the adventurous
film. Reviewed in v25 i16. 105 minutes. PG. (Rio Rancho
Premiere Cinema, Grande 12 Albuquerque IMAX, Icon
Cinemas Albuquerque, Century 14 Downtown, Century
Rio)
The Lobster
Idiosyncratic Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos
(Dogtooth) spins this absurdist comedy about a future
dystopia in which romantic relationships are required by
law. Lose your partner and you have 45 days to find a
new one—or you’ll be transformed into the lower animal
of your choice. Colin Farrell plays a sad-sack singleton
shipped off to a creepy, bureaucratic seaside hotel to pair
up or get turned into a lobster. The humor (if you can
label it that) is purely deadpan, but the eerie production
design and gung-ho cast (including Rachel Weisz, John C.
Reilly, Léa Seydoux and Ben Whishaw) go with the flow. A
distinctly odd and strikingly romantic (or anti-romantic,
depending on how you look at it) flight of fancy. 119
minutes. R. (Century 14 Downtown)
Love & Friendship
Erudite American filmmaker Whit Stillman (Metropolitan,
The Last Days of Disco, Damsels in Distress) finally finds
a kinship in British author Jane Austen. Here, he adapts a
long-lost and rather scandalous Austen novella about a
gold-digging widow named Lady Susan (Kate Beckinsale,
at her best) who shows up on the doorstep of her in-laws
and proceeds to romance her sister-in-law’s eligible
young brother (Xavier Samuel)—that is until Lady Susan’s
teenaged daughter gets kicked out of boarding school.
Now our sensibly unromantic protagonist has got two get
herself and her daughter properly wed. The cast (also
encompassing Chloë Sevigny, Stephen Fry and Morfydd
Clark) is in tip-top shape and the script is hilariously
cynical. Reviewed in v25 i20. 92 minutes. PG. (Century
14 Downtown, Century Rio)
Director James Wan and actors Vera Farmiga and Patrick
Wilson return for this follow-up to the cheap chiller hit of
2013. Based on (but incredibly hyped up from) the case
files of real-life ghost hunters Lorraine and Ed Warren,
this supernatural drama takes us to North London to
investigate the infamous Enfield poltergeist incident. You
know the drill: Floating kids, loud bumps in the night,
spinning crosses, creepy voices and the occasional
demonic nun. 133 minutes. R. (Century 14 Downtown,
Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Grande 12 Albuquerque
IMAX, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Century Rio)
Me Before You
Eye in the Sky
Money Monster
Col. Katherine Powell (Helen Mirren), a military officer in
command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya,
sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone
triggering an international dispute over the implications of
modern warfare. Alan Rickman and Aaron Paul costar in
this tense suspense drama about the morality of military
drones. South African Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins:
Wolverine, Ender’s Game) directs. 102 minutes. R.
(Movies 8, Movies West)
Jodie Foster directs this hot-button thriller about a
distraught investor (Jack O’Connell from Angelina Jolie’s
Unbroken) who hijacks a financial TV show at gunpoint in
order to get back at the host (George Clooney) whose
flawed advice drove him into bankruptcy. Unfortunately for
all involved, he ends up accidentally uncovering a
conspiracy in the process. 98 minutes. R. (Century Rio)
Ghostbusters
The classic 1984 supernatural comedy returns to the big
screen, just in time to show up its sequel/reboot. Feel
free to quote along (“It’s true, this man has no penis.”) as
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson
zap ghosts and demons in midtown Manhattan. 105
minutes. PG. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio)
The Jungle Book
Unlike Disney’s recent live-action Cinderella , Alice in
Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz revamps, this family
fantasy sticks pretty close to the original cartoon version.
John Favreau (Elf, Iron Man) does an admirable job
directing one kid and a whole bunch of CGI animals. Star
Neel Sethi is a ball of energy, leaping and tumbling his
way from one action sequence to the next. A string of
celebrity voices (Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Bill Murray,
Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett Johansson, Christopher Walken)
take on the familiar characters. The action is a bit intense
at times for the littlest of tykes. The decision to include
two of the songs from the original Disney cartoon is odd,
Jojo Moyes’ 10-hankie tearjerker of a novel heads to the
big screen. Emilia Clarke (significantly less Dragon
Queeny here than on “Game of Thrones”) plays a smalltown English girl who forms an unlikely (and romantic, of
course) bond with the recently paralyzed man she’s hired
to take care of (Sam Claflin from The Hunger Games and
Snow White and the Huntsman). 110 minutes. PG-13.
(Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Century Rio, Century 14
Downtown, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Grande 12
Albuquerque IMAX)
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
Having successfully excised the hard-partying fraternity
next door, husband and wife Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne
find a hard-partying sorority taking up residence next. ...
I’m thinking maybe a hard-partying youth hostel for
Neighbors 3. 92 minutes. R. (Rio Rancho Premiere
Cinema, Century Rio)
The Nice Guys
Ryan Gosling is a down-on-his luck single father/private
eye and Russell Crowe is the muscleman-for-hire who
teams up with him (reluctantly, of course) to solve the
murder of a porn star in 1970s Los Angeles. The setting is
evocative, and writer-director Shane Black (Lethal
Weapon, Last Action Hero, Iron Man 3) knows his way
around buddy action comedies. It’s painfully funny and
brutally violent at times. Gosling and Crowe are clearly
having a ball. But the Chinatown-esque plot is so
convoluted (something about porn films, catalytic
converters and the Department of Justice) that it’s hard to
completely swallow. R. (Century 14 Downtown, Century
Rio)
Popstar: Never Stop Stopping
The “SNL”-bred jokesters behind Lonely Island (you know,
“Dick in a Box”) write, direct and star in this jokey satire
about an aging boy band member (Andy Samberg) who
does everything in his power to maintain his fading
celebrity status. Celebrity guests include Pink, Adam
Levine, Jimmy Fallon and Joanna Newsom. 86 minutes. R.
(Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Century Rio, Century 14
Downtown, Grande 12 Albuquerque IMAX)
Ratchet & Clank
The popular series of platforming, Playstation-based
video games (started back in 2002) gets a feature film
adaptation. This family-friendly CGI cartoon (from
Insomniac Games and Sony Computer Entertainment
America) finds the galaxy under threat from a nefarious
space captain. It’s up to an animalistic mechanic and his
newfound robot friend to save the day. Most of the video
game voice cast returns to play the familiar characters.
Rosario Dawson, Paul Giamatti, John Goodman and
Sylvester Stallone are on board to provide a little
additional star power. 94 minutes. PG. (Movies 8, Movies
West)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of
the Shadows
Producer Michael Bay’s CGI TMNT sequel finds the
quartet joining forces with sporty vigilante Casey Jones
(Stephen Amell, uncontent to simply hero it up on
“Arrow”) and fighting off the combined threat of Bebop,
Rocksteady and the dreaded alien invader Kraang. 112
minutes. PG-13. (Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Icon
Cinemas Albuquerque, Century Rio, Century 14
Downtown, Grande 12 Albuquerque IMAX)
X-Men: Apocalypse
The X-Men timeline (rebooted all to hell by 2014’s X-Men:
Days of Future Past) heads into the 1980s with a handful
of familiar faces (James McAvoy’s Professor X, Jennifer
Lawrence’s Mystique) and a bunch of unfamiliar ones
(Sophie Turner’s Jean Grey, Alexandra Shipp’s Storm). This
time around an immortal mutant from ancient Egypt (The
Force Awakens’ Oscar Isaac) is back and trying to wipe
out all of humanity. There’s plenty of action to be had, but
the script feels far too cliché-filled and retrograde
explodey in today’s post-Civil War MCU world. 144
minutes. PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio,
Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio Rancho Premiere
Cinema, Grande 12 Albuquerque IMAX)
SECOND RUN
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road
Chip
Computer-animated rodents/pop stars the Chipmunks
mistakenly decide that their adoptive human father/band
manager (yeah, I really don’t understand any of this
concept) is getting married. So they drive to Miami to
stop the wedding. Jason Lee and Bella Thorne are the
unfortunate humans in this fourth outing. 86 minutes. PG.
(Movies 8, Movies West)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman and Superman duke it out in a grimdark setting
that involves lots of glowering, real estate-flattening
explosions and concrete-colored costumes. The action is
frenetic, the production design is faithful to its comic
book roots and there’s plenty of fan service—but the film
just doesn’t differentiate its heroes enough for the longawaited confrontation to feel particularly justified.
Batman and Superman are now both dark, brooding,
murderous vigilantes feared by polite society. This
crowded, lengthy film wastes a lot of energy setting up
future Justice League films, but doesn’t spend enough
time being fun or escapist or particularly entertaining.
Reviewed in v25 i12. 153 minutes. PG-13. (Movies 8,
Movies West)
Miracles From Heaven
Ben Affleck’s estranged wife Jennifer Garner stars in this
faith-based “true story” about a little girl with a rare
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digestive disorder who fell out of a tree and
subsequently—according to the book her mother wrote,
anyway—went to Heaven and met Jesus. Also, she was
cured of her disease. If you paid to see that other “kid
meets Jesus” film Heaven Is For Real, the producers of
this one want your money as well. 99 minutes. PG.
(Movies 8)
Mother’s Day
Good news, fans of Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve:
The creators of those low-effort ensemble romantic
comedies have located another holiday! Jennifer Aniston,
Timothy Olyphant, Julia Roberts, Hector Elizondo, Kate
Hudson, Aasif Mandvi, Sarah Chalke and Jason Sudeikis
are among the goo-goo-eyed cast. 118 minutes. PG-13.
(Movies 8)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Having had success with 2002’s super sleeper hit My Big
Fat Greek Wedding and 2003’s TV spin-off “My Big Fat
Greek Life” and ... honestly, not much else, Nia Vardalos
goes back to the well for some romantic comedy cash.
This time around it’s her meddling parents (who, it turns
out, were never properly married) getting hitched. Ethnic
stereotype-based hijinks ensue. 94 minutes. PG-13.
(Movies 8, Movies West)
Zootopia
A plucky country rabbit (Ginnifer Goodwin) dreams of
becoming a tough-as-nails cop in the teeming city of
Zootopia. Unfortunately, the place is run by predators,
who relegate the barrier-busting bunny to meter maid
duty. But when a series of mysterious disappearances
rocks the city, she teams with a self-serving con man of a
fox (Jason Bateman) to crack the case. This funny animal
take on sun-dappled L.A. noir manages to tackle some
hot-button issues (racism, sexism) while still being a
colorful, entertaining Disney romp. Reviewed in v25 i9.
108 minutes. PG. (Movies 8, Movies West)
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Popstar: Never Stop Stopping Fri-Thu 12:55, 3:15, 5:35,
8:00, 10:40
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows 3D FriThu 11:10am, 4:40, 10:10
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Me Before You Fri-Tue 10:40am, 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, 10:40;
Wed-Thu call for film times
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10:05; Wed-Thu call for film times
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2:45, 4:15, 5:45, 7:15, 8:45, 10:15, 11:45; Sun-Tue
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Wed-Thu call for film times
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7:30, 10:15; Wed-Thu call for film times
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9:35; Wed-Thu call for film times
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4:45, 7:30, 10:15
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9:00
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip Tue 9:30
Eye in the Sky Fri-Thu 12:00, 3:00, 6:20, 9:10
Barbershop: The Next Cut Fri-Thu 12:50, 3:50, 7:00, 10:00
Ratchet & Clank 3D Fri-Thu 2:10, 10:25
Ratchet & Clank Fri-Thu 11:20am, 5:00, 7:50
Zootopia 3D Fri-Thu 12:20, 3:10, 6:00, 8:50
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Fri-Thu 2:50, 5:30, 8:10
Zootopia Fri-Thu 11:00am, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20
Mother’s Day Fri-Thu 11:40am
Miracles From Heaven Fri-Mon 11:10am, 2:00, 4:50, 7:40,
10:30; Tue 2:00, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30; Wed-Thu 11:10am,
2:00, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30
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Thursday JUNE 9 7:00pm Doors
NEW
KINGSTON
MONDO VIBRATIONS
REBECCA ARSCOTT
DJ BUDDHAFUNK
Friday JUNE 10 8:00pm Doors
BLINDDRYVE
INAEONA + DISTANCES +THE EXTINCTION
Saturday JUNE 11 8:00pm Doors
TROYBOI
Sunday JUNE 12 8:00pm Doors
ORYX
DYSPHOTIC + ICEOLUS
Monday JUNE 13 8:00pm Doors
SCALAFREA (CO) + FIELDS OF ELYSIUM
IMPALED OFFERING + LEFT TO ROT
ECHOES OF FALLEN
Tuesday JUNE 14 8:00pm Doors
HOLY WHITE HOUNDS
THROW THE TEMPLE
Wednesday JUNE 15 9:00pm Doors
SIGNAL 99 + EMBELISK
HORROR + HOLOCAUSTIC
Friday JUNE 17 7:00pm Doors
JAIME TRUJILLO MEMORIAL SHOW!
SMD + NOISEAR
LAUGHING DOG + FUKROT
ECONARCHY + COBRA VS MONGOOSE
DEAD ON POINT 5
VAGINAL BEAR TRAP
Saturday JUNE 18 8:00pm Doors
LYDIA
KID DINOSAUR
Thursday JUNE 9 8:00pm Doors
DALE WATSON & HIS LONE STARS
Friday JUNE 10 8:00pm Doors
BEN NICHOLS OF LUCERO
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THIS
!!
THURSDAY!
THIS
!!
THURSDAY!
MUSIC | ShOW UP
SONIC REDUCER
BY GEOFFREY PLANT
Over and
Under and
Sideways
Hooded Fang
Venus on Edge
(Daps Records)
PHOTO BY AMANDA FLORY
Give it up for some
shows!
BY AUGUST MARCH
lood-shaking, clot-making viper that
feeds on a mouse/ poaching the eggs of
the snakes that I slayed in the south/
over and under and sideways/ I’m great at kaprow/ gave up my baby for more babies/ see you
around/ ‘cuz now I got a boy in a hardcore band/
I got a boy, likes to fuck to Can/ then there’s the
boy sings those sad songs I like/ I got too many
boyfriends to see you tonight” - “Taylor Swift”
by Speedy Ortiz.
“B
COURTESY OF THE ARTIST/YOUTUBE
Russel James Pyle
Taylor Swift is either damn funny or horrific,
according some cultural critics. But Sadie
Dupuis’ faux sugary Southern drawl in the
above pop fantasia is pretty damn good too. In
any case, there’re a heap of awesomely awesome
shows coming up this week and I hope that I
see you around. Get it? Good. Here goes.
Razakel
Thursday
Russell James Pyle has been gigging all over
the damned country, rising up through the
ranks, as it were, as he establishes himself as a
singular and substantive voice in the realm of
American music. Pyle’s rough-hewn voice,
twangy guitar-picking tendencies and southernfried musical arrangements are plaintive and
authentic; he’s got that Levon Helm and the
Band or Dylan as John Wesley Harding sound
down, but adds to it with his own vision of life
and longing. Pyle will perform music from his
first solo effort, Rise, on Thursday, June 9, at
Marble Brewery (111 Marble NW); he’ll be
backed by Dry Heat, a backup outfit of
legendary Burque sidemen. Asked about his
new aural adventure, Pyle told Weekly Alibi, “I
can relate to struggle more than any other
experience. There is a lot of struggle in the
natural world and I draw inspiration, hope and
healing from it.” Catch a glimpse of
Americana’s sometimes twisting, but always
triumphant future for free, beginning at 7pm
(21+).
Friday
There’ll be more Americana coming out the
chute, rodeo-like and rocking, at The Co-Op
(415 Central NW) on Friday, June 10. That’s
when Kristina Jacobsen, Kyle Martin and
Kevin Herig share a triple bill guaranteed to
lend nuance to notions about what exactly
comprises the genre. Here’s a clue, dear reader:
It’s the purest of arcadian country tuneage
mixed up nicely with rocanrol sentiments and
solid playing. Jacobsen is an ethnomusicologist
by trade who is on the music faculty at UNM;
her initial recording, Three Roses features her
alluring alto authentically buoyed by acutely
sensitive instrumentation and telling narratives.
Kyle Martin is a rocanrol cowboy who has
developed the term “Westrock” to describe the
melange of sounds and influences that come
together under his aegis. There’s some ZZ Top
thrown in there for good measure—against an
expansive backdrop of hellacious honky tonk
and side-winding sauciness. Singer-songwriter
Kevin Herig, whose complex melodies and
mellifluous vocals make for challenging yet
joyful listening, opens the show. This all ages
hoedown happens at 7pm.
Saturday
For realz and for sure, the music created by
London-based artist and musician TroyBoi is
some of the most fantastically deep and
therefore dig-able sound dust available on this
here planet right now. TroyBoi will appear at
Launchpad (618 Central SW) on Saturday,
June 1l, for a show practically guaranteed to
turn rockers into ravers. Slyly melodic, yet
glitchy and punctuated with miles-deep bass
lines—deconstructed but obviously respectful of
tradition—TroyBoi’s oeuvre is almost
unclassifiable. But that doesn’t mean it’s
difficult listening; in fact it’s some of the most
unitary and inspiring work currently coming out
of Old Blighty. On pieces like “O.G.” and “Do
You?” the dude practically takes the world of
human sounds apart just to get folks out on the
dance floor and into a proper trance. The artist
himself refers to this holy and unholy fusion of
forms as “MyStyle,” but really he’s attempting to
describe the universal, I think. This 13+
expedition into fresh new lands that one can
exploit for wondrous musical bounty begins at
8pm; it will cost $16 to board the rocketship
that goes there.
Wednesday
You know, until I started writing this column
about an hour ago, I had never really stumbled
onto woman-produced goth-horrorcore-deathmetal-rap. But we can all thank the nation of
Juggalos (and probably an over-abundance of
Faygo-induced nightmares) for the creation,
implementation and manifestation of the
“Murder the World Tour” featuring Razakel and
Smallz One. The two enfant terribles bring their
faux-murderous, resoundingly rapped-out
schtick to The Jam Spot (239 San Pedro NE)
on Wednesday, June 15. Razakel draws her
fierce and unflinching flow from the occult and
vasty deep; recently she said this about her
work: “Some of the things I say are vile and
repulsive but you cannot deny the fact that it
grabs your attention. I am the guilty pleasure
among this genre.” Smallz One meanwhile
focuses her funerary craft on inky emotions,
telling Faygoluvers magazine (told you so!) that
“I’ve seen a lot of fucked up shit, I’ve met a lot
of fucked up people. I sit back, smile … then hit
the pen and paper.” This show is definitely
worth checking out, if only for the same reason
that Jeffery Beaumont was damn curious about
what was really going on in that apartment on
Lincoln Street. Blue Velvet references aside,
this interesting musical diversion is too dark to
ignore. It’s all-ages, 12 bucks and begins at
about 7pm; Raymond, get the car! a
Snapback-tight, yet
suffused with an easy-going
confidence, Toronto, Ontario’s Hooded Fang
has released another collection of tunes that
will make both fans of tight pre-hardcore punk
rock a lá Wire and post hardcore music fans a lá
Fugazi pray their town is on the Canuck
quartet’s tour schedule. Venus on Edge is the
work of seasoned songwriters and eager
players who would seem to be musical
equipment junkies as well, something that
enhances every tune. The rapid fire rat-a-tat
drums are mixed in to the album like a self
contained unit—perhaps to keep them from
spilling everywhere and losing their punch.
While the guitars are somehow related to the
surf sound, these staccatto riffs and tones are
from an independent, punk planet. Perhaps the
strongest work of all is evident on “Shallow”;
these cats have a properly bass-y bass sound
with a carefully crafted “thrub-thrub” that is not
easily attained. Kudos for achieving the bass
thrub.
Used
Cassettes
Rock n Rills
(Magic Strawberry Sound)
Without warning comes this
guitar-driven garage rock
gem by an international group of ex-pats living
in Seoul, Korea of all places. Surprise might be
misplaced, however, as ex-pat bands are
actually a worldwide thing. Used Cassettes are
a bit unusual as they’ve managed to outgrow
the music scene in Seoul—where their sloppy
garage-pop has landed on the charts—and
become a Western-culture export from Korea.
This is easily one of the best beach/whereveryou-find-your-sun rock albums of the summer,
with built-in anthems like “Ducati” and a
tasteful measure of sing-along lyrics amidst the
overdriven, Crime-esque slop and solos. While
we can be confident this Korean-chartcracking, underground sound will never grow
big in America, give thanks that Used
Cassettes’ third album has escaped Asia to give
us a potently fresh take on American rock and
roll culture.
Kwesi Foraes
27
(Self-Released)
“I found you deep in the
pentacle,” sings folk-blues
singer-songwriter Kwesi
Foraes, on “Pentacle 13,” one of the more
accessible but still pretty unintelligible tracks on
his debut EP, 27. Is he talking about magic?
You’d think, but it’s really not easy to figure out,
leading this critic to think Foraes’ is one of
those writers who purposely leaves his lyrics
buried in metaphor and open to interpretation—
kind of like the song “MacArthur Park,”, but not
as wigged-out or bold. On a related note,
Foraes’ halting, angsty delivery begs
comparison to at least two different lesbian folk
singers who also dabble in metaphor. I think this
means that Foraes is satisfied in his anger,
comfortable with his not-so-hot lot in the
world. The injustice of 27 is that the songs are
really groovy, featuring rewarding
arrangements that demand repeated listening.
While for me 27 is ruined by overcooked
singing, a lot of folk fans will find an
authenticity and realism that make it a five star
album. a
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Cannibalism—yea
or nay?
Your column of September 23, 1988,
addresses whether cannibalism is
routinely practiced anywhere and
concludes it is not. But why not? One
argument in favor of cannibalism is
simply that it is food. Not every part of
every dead human is going to be fit for
consumption, but some are—perhaps
enough to relieve a food shortage in
some starving, drought-stricken region.
—Johnny
Always nice to hear from a longtime reader:
Johnny Swift, I presume, back with another
modest proposal. Why not cannibalism? For some
cogent reasoning along these lines—from an
ethics standpoint, anyways—I point you to a
2004 paper in Public Affairs Quarterly by the
philosopher J. Jeremy Wisnewski. If you want a
good read, I’d put this one up against Eat, Pray,
Love any day of the week. At the end, Wisnewski
stresses that he hasn’t made a case for the
practice, necessarily, but he feels he’s pretty
handily dealt with the various arguments against
it. We don’t need to walk through the whole thing,
but here are some highlights:
• As long as the cannibalized aren’t consumed alive
or murdered for the purpose of being eaten, we can
hardly claim that harm has been done to them.
Indeed, “the decomposition of the body itself would
be a harm,” Wisnewski suggests—so basically we
can call it a wash.
• “Eating the flesh of a human being, the argument
runs, would cause undue distress to the family of
the cannibalized,” Wisnewski concedes. “Let us
grant that it is wrong to cause undue distress.” So
one would want to obtain consent from the
cannibalized’s loved ones, presuming such people
are around to consent—as in all things, it’s best to
first ask nicely.
• Wisnewski then addresses the “formula of
humanity,” part of Kant’s concept of the categorical
imperative, which states that humans must always
be viewed as ends, never merely as means. And
what is cannibalism—at least in the sustenance
context you propose—beyond the means to a full
belly? But a corpse “is not a human being,”
Wisnewski argues. It’s merely “flesh,” and therefore
does not have dignity. Dignity, according to Kant,
“lies in the capacity of an agent to be autonomous,”
something one obviously forfeits upon buying the
farm.
• OK, forget dignity—what about simple respect?
It’s disrespectful to eat someone’s flesh just
because they’re no longer around to complain, right?
Not inevitably, says Wisnewski. There are plenty of
behaviors—“raising one’s middle finger, going
without one’s shirt, belching,” and so forth—that
telegraph disrespect in some cultures but are
uncontroversial in others. Just because we may
perceive eating a former acquaintance as a pretty
serious F.U. doesn’t mean it’s inherently
disrespectful. (Wisnewski here grants that hopefully
the deceased will have made their wishes known
one way or another regarding becoming a
postmortem casserole. “The author of this article
has no objections to being cannibalized,” he adds;
happy to put you two in touch, Johnny.)
Obviously one could similarly muster philosophical
arguments against cannibalism, but here let’s just
stipulate Professor Wisnewski’s findings: we can eat
other human beings, provided we’re not murdering
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by CeCil adams
them, provided they’ve granted some kind of
premortem consent, etc. Should we? A few things to
consider:
• Despite ongoing debate among experts about how
many societies ever really engaged in cannibalism
(which is where we left things back in 1988), it’s still
generally believed that the fatal neurological
disease kuru was transmitted among the Fore
people of Papua New Guinea via their practice up
into the 1950s of eating their dead relatives’
remains, brains prominently included. Remember
mad-cow disease? From the same pathological
family as kuru, it spread due to cattle’s being fed
meal containing bits of other cows.
• Were humanity to embrace cannibalism, we’d likely
end up eating a lot of recently deceased old folks.
Culinarily this may not sound promising, and we’d
certainly want to develop some prep methods to get
around the toughness factor, such as, er, aging the
meat. But a 2015 article in Modern Farmer makes a
case (granted, with respect to livestock) that we
should be eating older animals anyways—properly
tenderized, they’re apparently more flavorful than
younger specimens.
• An article on the website Live Science—ha, ha—
argues that compared to four-legged stock humans
really aren’t very meaty, and compared to chicken
they’re slow to mature, so you won’t get much bang
for your buck with a widespread program of human
cannibalism. That’s partly why, through history, the
practice has existed largely as a last rite (or a last
resort), rather than an ongoing method of
subsistence.
• Humans are, in the end, red meat, which, here in
the developed world, we’re told we should stay
away from. Elsewhere on Earth, of course, few can
afford to be too picky.
But this brings us to the real point, re the starvation
issue: Human hunger is most decidedly not a
question of a lack of resources—it’s a question of
distribution. There’s already plenty of food to go
around, in other words, without us needing to have
granny for dinner.
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Chicago Reader, 350 N. Orleans, Chicago 60654.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Mythologist Joseph
Campbell analyzed fairy tales for clues about how the
human psyche works. For example, he said that a fairy
tale character who’s riding a horse is a representation
of our relationship with our instinctual nature. If that
character drops the reins and lets the horse gallop
without guidance, he or she is symbolically
surrendering control to the instincts. I bring this to your
attention because I suspect you may soon be tempted
to do just that—which wouldn’t be wise. In my opinion,
you’ll be best served by going against the flow of what
seems natural. Sublimation and transcendence will
keep you much stronger than if you follow the line of
least resistance. Homework: Visualize yourself, as you
ride your horse, keeping a relaxed but firm grasp of the
reins.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I will provide you with
two lists of words. One of these lists, but not both, will
characterize the nature of your predominant
experiences in the coming weeks. It will be mostly up to
you which emerges as the winner. Now read the two
lists, pick the one you like better, and instruct your
subconscious mind to lead you in that direction. List 1:
gluttony, bloating, overkill, padding, exorbitance. List 2:
mother lode, wellspring, bumper crop, gold mine,
cornucopia.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In his poem “Interrupted
Meditation,” Robert Hass blurts out the following
exclamation: “I give you, here, now, a magic key. What
does it open? This key I give you, what exactly does it
open?” How would you answer this question, Gemini?
What door or lock or heart or treasure box do you most
need opened? Decide today. And please don’t name
five things you need opened. Choose one, and one only.
To do so will dissolve a mental block that has up until
now kept you from finding the real magic key.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): The following excerpt
from Wendell Berry’s poem “Woods” captures the
essence of your current situation: “I part the outthrusting branches and come in beneath the blessed
and the blessing trees. Though I am silent there is
singing around me. Though I am dark there is vision
around me. Though I am heavy there is flight around
me.” Please remember this poem at least three times a
day during the next two weeks. It’s important for you to
know that no matter what murky or maudlin or
mysterious mood you might be in, you are surrounded
by vitality and generosity.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A half-dead blast from the past
is throttling the free flow of your imagination. Your best
possible future will be postponed until you agree to
deal more intimately with this crumbled dream, which
you have never fully grieved or surrendered. So here’s
my advice: Summon the bravest, smartest love you’re
capable of, and lay your sad loss to rest with gentle
ferocity. This may take a while, so be patient. Be
inspired by the fact that your new supply of brave,
smart love will be a crucial resource for the rest of your
long life.
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analysis of the astrological omens, you’re now in a
phase when taking short cuts may be
counterproductive. To be as well-seasoned as you will
need to be to reach your goal, you should probably take
the scenic route. The long way around may, in this
instance, be the most efficient and effective.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Truth is like the flu,” says
poet James Richardson. “I fight it off, but it changes in
other bodies and returns in a form to which I am not
immune.” In the coming days, Scorpio, I suspect you will
experience that riddle first hand—and probably on
more than one occasion. Obvious secrets and wild
understandings that you have fought against finding
out will mutate in just the right way to sneak past your
defenses. Unwelcome insights you’ve been trying to
ignore will finally wiggle their way into your psyche.
Don’t worry, though. These new arrivals will turn out to
be good medicine.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to
Guinness World records, the most consecutive hours
spent riding on a roller coaster is 405 hours and 40
minutes. But I suspect that during the next 15 months,
a Sagittarian daredevil may exceed this mark. I have
come to this conclusion because I believe your tribe will
be especially adept and relatively comfortable at
handling steep rises and sudden dips at high speeds.
And that won’t be the only rough talent you’ll have in
abundance. I’m guessing you could also set new
personal bests in the categories of most frequent
changes of mind, most heroic leaps of faith, and fastest
talking.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Whether we like to
admit it or not, all of us have acted like puppets. Bosses
and teachers and loved ones can manipulate us even if
they’re not in our presence. Our conditioned responses
and programmed impulses may control our behavior in
the present moment even though they were formed
long ago. That’s the bad news. The good news is that
now and then moments of lucidity blossom, revealing
the puppet strings. We emerge from our
unconsciousness and see that we’re under the spell of
influential people to whom we have surrendered our
power. This is one of those magic times for you,
Capricorn.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A few weeks ago you
undertook a new course of study in the art of fun and
games. You realized you hadn’t been playing hard
enough, and took measures to correct the problem.
After refamiliarizing yourself with the mysteries of
innocent joy, you raised the stakes. You began dabbling
with more intensive forms of relief and release. Now
you have the chance to go even further: to explore the
mysteries of experimental delight. Exuberant
escapades may become available to you. Amorous
adventures could invite you to explore the frontiers of
liberated love. Will you be brave and free enough to
meet the challenge of such deeply meaningful gaiety?
Meditate on this radical possibility: spiritually adept
hedonism.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Five times every day,
devout Muslims face their holiest city, Mecca, and say
prayers to Allah. Even if you’re not Islamic, I
recommend that you carry out your own unique version
of this ritual. The next three weeks will be a favorable
time to cultivate a closer relationship with the
inspirational influence, the high ideal or the divine being
that reigns supreme in your life. Here’s how you could
do it: Identify a place that excites your imagination and
provokes a sense of wonder. Five times a day for the
next 21 days, bow in the direction of this treasured
spot. Unleash songs, vows and celebratory
expostulations that deepen your fierce and tender
commitment to what you trust most and love best.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Poet Sharon Dolin
compares artists to sunflowers. They create “a tall
flashy flower that then grows heavy with seeds whose
small hard shells you must crack to get to the rich nut
meat.” As I contemplate the current chapter of your
unfolding story, I see you as being engaged in a similar
process, even if you’re not literally an artist. To be
exact, you’re at the point when you are producing a tall
flashy flower. The seeds have not yet begun to form,
but they will soon. Later this year, the rich nut meat
inside the small hard shells will be ready to pluck. For
now, concentrate on generating your gorgeous, radiant
flower.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The road reaches every
place, the short cut only one,” says aphorist James
Richardson. In many cases, that’s not a problem. Who
among us has unlimited time and energy? Why leave all
the options open? Short cuts can be valuable. It’s often
smart to be ruthlessly efficient as we head toward our
destination. But here’s a caveat: According to my
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Where: Tacos and Tequila on 5/7/2016.
THE SHAKTI SAID SO.
Finish The Book.
I am a Woman. I saw a Man.
Where: Montgomery Starbucks.
TACOS AND TEQUILA: BEAUTIFUL
LATINA WEARING RED CONVERSE
You captured my attention at the Tacos and Tequila
festival. You had on a pair of red Converse sneakers
and were standing in line to buy a mixed drink.
Long curly hair. I was in line behind you and we
made eye contact on several occasions. Would like
to meet you. Get in touch if you’re interested.
I am a Man. I saw a Woman.
IT’S BEEN 3 YEARS AND I STILL THINK
ABOUT YOU …
You were a security guard and I was a face
painter/ride operater at Cliff’s. I had the biggest
crush on you for 2 summers and I was pretty sure
you didn’t know I existed. Until you
complimented my black hair one night in the
most adorable way possible. You’ll probably
never see this but I’ve always wonder what might
have been if I didn’t move away.
I am a Woman. I saw a Man.
Where: Cliff’s Amusement Park on 12/19/2014.
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Legal Services
CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY $200
Payment Plans Available.
Uncontested Divorce w/o children
199 with 249 505-688-0070
Painting Services
RNB PAINTING & RENOVATING
int./ext. Handyman. Free est. lic.,
ins & bonded. 505-850-4169
No extra charge for additional
pets. I don’t want you to worry
about taking a vacation and
spending a ton of money on
quality care for your furry family
members. Call/Text 402-2085511
ROSIE A PET POOP
CLEANER Back Yard Dog
Waste Clean Up. $10 Weekly For
First Dog. $2 Weekly For Each
Addt’l Dog. Initial Clean Up
Maybe More. Call/Text 402-2085511
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Handyman Services
Buy/Sell/Trade
HOMEOWNERS HANDYMAN
SERVICES
Carpentry,tile,decks,doors,
landscaping.Free estimates.Call
313-1929
BUYING DIABETIC TEST
STRIPS FOR $CASH$ &
FREE PICK-UP! Highest CASH
Prices Paid In NM For Your
Diabetic Test Strips And FREE
Pick-UP! Help Others(Those
Without Insurance) & Make
Money Too! Call: 505-2036806
Pet Services
ROSIE THE PET SITTER I
offer services for cats/dogs.
No over nights. I will check on the
pets up to 4 times daily. The
service includes potty breaks/box
clean, feed/water, small walk.
Daily visits $40-$50 depends on
distance from Cottonwood Mall.
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ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR
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(505) 346-0660 ext 258
Arts & Crafts
SCULPTURE Modeling the
figure in clay, Sundays 2-5
for eight weeks. Call Alison for
more info. 205-8831
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Computer
SEEKING PYTHON TUTOR Do
you know how to program in
Python? Looking for a tutor...
Price / hr Negotiable. Knowledge
of algorithms major plus. Call
(253) 370 - 2175 if interested
COMPUTER HELP AVAILABLE!
Need help with your computer?
Hans 505-385-7010 or
http://mcf.hanslinux.net
Seminars/Workshops
CNVC PRESENTS 2016 Life
Enriching Education Lab
Albuquerque, NM July 24-29,
2016 www.cnvc.org/iit/lifeenriching-education-lab
Events
RAW FEED FRIDAY OPEN MIC
& Poetry Slam. 7 to 9 pm.
Winning Coffee. 111 Harvard
SE. 985.9708
FAMILY FRIENDLY FIRES
Nationally Acclaimed Spoken
Word artist Wil Gibson, Monday,
June 20 @ Slam of
Enchantment, Free! Plus, Open
Mic & Slam. Tortuga Gallery, 901
Edith Blvd SE. Doors open 6:30
pm. 985-9708.
Announcements
JOHN V. KEMM
http://johnvkemm.com/
Studies
HEALTHY CURRENT
SMOKERS The UNM
College of Pharmacy is recruiting
healthy current smokers, 19-50
years old, for a study on a new
risk factor for heart disease. Two
visits (30 min & 2 hrs) are
needed. You will be
compensated for your time. Call
Dr. Joe Anderson, 505-2723664 or Dr. Alexandra Sible,
505-272-0625. HRRC #15-033
MRI STUDY 18-50 y.o.
M/F with history of mental
illness for brain study. $20 per
hour. 948-3230 (HRRC # 13637).
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Real Estate
lists. www.brunikarr.com. No
Fees. 296-0726.
Real Estate
General Real Estate
the great location of 12th and
Griegos NW! For more info,
visit
www.deaconpropertyservices.com
DEACON PROPERTY
SERVICES BRAND NEW 2and 3-bedroom Luxury North
Valley Townhouses available
soon! Pet friendly, SS
appliances, garages, W/D at
Houses for Rent
Houses for Sale
Downtown
BRUNI/KARR AGENCY Many
fine homes available. All areas,
all price ranges. Call for faxed
pm & June5 9-11:30am
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1558 Tapia Blvd SW ABQ
OPEN HOUSE June4 4-6
Body & Soul
Licensed Massage
ALBUQUERQUE’S FINEST
ASIAN MASSAGE, LI’S!
Downtown/University/Sunport
123 Yale SE (corner of
Gold/Yale) Hours 10:00am 10:00pm, Full Body $50/hr.
505-200-2949 LMT #7362
BEAUTIFUL MASSAGE 8210 La
Mirada NE Ste. 400. Call 505332-3339 LMT Lic. #5694.
87105 Two casitas separately
metered with large workshop &
space to built. Will consider
real estate contract. Dos casas
por separado mide con gran
taller y espacio construido. Se
considera contrato de bienes
raÃ-ces. 702 927-9318
Metaphysical
Martial Arts
INDONESIAN SELF DEFENSE
Pencak Silat Mande Muda-ABQ
www.suwandaacademy.com
ENERGETIC BODYWORK
Receive an energetic tune-up
emotionally, physically, &
spiritually! Remember your gifts
and true nature. $50/hr
Contact Astar 505-249-0606 or
[email protected].
Employment
Employment
STOP WAITING TABLES!!! Are
you making crap money, doing
a crap job? Are you looking to
do something meaningful and
worthwhile? Are you ready to
win for your family? We may
have a solution. The Better
Tomorrow Financial Group is
seeking Junior Financial
Educators. Our goal is to teach
financial literacy to the
community at large. We
improve the lives of families
and we make great money
while we do it. If you feel you’re
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ready to make a change. Our
system works!!! No experience
required. We train, you follow the
training, you help people and
make lots of money. If you need
more information please check us
out at www.TheBTFGroup.com. Call
for an interview at 505-835-6771.
HEMATOPATHOLOGY PHYSICIAN
Hematopathology Physician for
Pathology Associates of
Albuquerque, Albuquerque.
Requires MD/DO medicine,
completion of 4-yr anatomic &
clinical pathology residency & 1-yr
hematopathology fellowship, NM
medical license. Resume to
[email protected]
NORC-PHONE INTERVIEWER
NORC, an independent research
organization at the University of
Chicago, is hiring phone
interviewers at our Albuquerque
research center. Flexible parttime: Work evenings and
weekends. Meaningful work:
Conduct social science research
in the public interest. Paid
orientation and training.
Compensation: Premium starting
wage for Spanish/English
bilinguals. For more information
and to apply go to
tssojobs.norc.org
Opportunities
HIRING KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
Hotel seeking experienced
candidate for kitchen 30 hrs/wk.
Also hiring housekeeping, other
positions, FT or PT. Inquire with
[email protected] or at
2301 International Ave. SE.
NO SKILLS-NO PROBLEM We
are looking for 30 excited
individuals! If you are dedicated,
dependable team player, we
want to talk to you. Must be 18+
$2000 Month Base Pay Call
Monday: 505-831-5029
“Crosswords: Dial Ext. 2468”—we appreciate your patience.
by Matt Jones
Across
1 Scratch (at)
5 First-rate
10 “EastEnders” network
13 Tony winner Neuwirth
14 “Mop”
16 Top-down ride from Sweden
18 It comes between nothing and
the truth
19 Put away some dishes?
20 Crater, e.g.
21 “Batman” sound effect
24 Sits up on two legs, maybe
26 “No worries!”
27 Mode opener
28 “Am ___ longer a part of your
plans ...” (Dylan lyric)
29 Second-busiest airport in CA
31 Gets way more than a tickle in
the throat
38 2015 returnee to Yankee
Stadium
39 The Teamsters, for one
40 Norse letter
41 Statement from the
immovable?
44 Degree of distinction
45 551, in Roman numerals
46 The “G” of TV’s “AGT”
47 Bar buys
51 Eric B. & Rakim’s “___ in Full”
52 Biblical suffix after bring or
speak
53 Phnom ___, Cambodia
54 Homer Simpson’s exclamation
56 Locked in place
58 Vulcan officer on “Star Trek:
Voyager”
64 They create commercials
65 Yellow, as a banana
66 Director Burton
67 Mike of “The Love Guru”
68 Indian restaurant basketful
Down
1 Colbert’s current channel
2 Thompson of “Back to the
Future”
3 Org. of attorneys
4 “Dragnet” creator Jack
5 Calligraphy tool
6 “Two thumbs way up” reviews
7 “Aha moment” cause
8 “Mad” cartoonist Drucker
9 Commonly, to poets
10 Cakes with a kick
11 Master sergeant of 1950s TV
12 Small stream
14 Taunt during a chili pepper
dare, maybe
15 Sword handle
17 Like a 1980s puzzle fad
21 Religion with an apostrophe in
its name
22 Smartphone clock function
23 Bricklayer
25 French composer Charles
whose music was used as the
theme for “Alfred Hitchcock
Presents”
26 Tiny charged particle
29 “Grey’s Anatomy” creator
Rhimes
30 They’re in the last round
32 “And now, without further ___
...”
33 Two-handed card game
34 “Despicable Me” supervillain
35 Sweet panful
36 Bar from Fort Knox
37 Gear features
42 Pranks using rolls?
43 European bathroom fixture
47 Bug-smacking sound
48 Swiss miss of kiddie lit
49 When some fast food drivethrus close
50 Hired goon
51 “Whip-Smart” singer Liz
54 Just say no?
55 “Falling Slowly” musical
57 Revolution
59 President pro ___
60 “Duck Hunt” platform
61 Through, on airline itineraries
62 ___-Locka, Florida
63 “Barbie: Life in the
Dreamhouse” character
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