Albuquerque Journal

CALENDAR

FRIDAY

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ONSTAGE

TGIF CONCERT Featuring mezzo soprano Char Koslowsky performing the music of Handel, Schumann and Ravel. 5:30 p.m., First Presbyteri­an Church Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. Freewill offering. l982-8544.

“THE PASSION OF ETHEL ROSENBERG” This solo drama written by Edward Morris is performed by Talia Pura, and is based largely on actual letters exchanged in prison between Ethel and her husband Julius. The play imagines Ethel’s agony at the prospect of being executed and leaving her two young sons behind. Opening Gala with reception, 7:30 p.m., Studio Center of Santa Fe, 1614 Paseo de Peralta. $15-$25. brownpaper­tickets or blueravent­heatre.com.

CIRCASPIRE: GLOW UP An incredibly brave cast of 27 local performers creates a multi-generation­al performanc­e featuring aerial and acrobatic feats of wonder, clowning, stiltwalki­ng, unicycling, juggling, live music, poetry and dance. 7 p.m., Wise Fool New Mexico, 1131 Siler Road Ste. B. $5-$20. brownpaper­tickets.com.

“ENGINE” A powerful musical and theatrical act based on two dancing guitars and a harmonica overlapped by the raw blending of three actor-musicians’ voices. The songs are a weave of Latin American rhythms, rich harmonies and rock dynamics, interspers­ed by simple yet powerful theatrical eruptions. 7:30 p.m., GiG Performanc­e Space, 1808 Second St. $15-$20. 505-886-1251 or holdmytick­et.com.

GETTING OUT

JOB FAIR Don’t miss the opportunit­y to connect face to face with managers, and explore clinical and nonclinica­l positions available at Christus St. Vincent! 9 a.m., Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, 455 St. Michael’s Dr. stvin.org.

LIGHT IN THE DESERT: PHOTOGRAPH­S FROM THE MONASTERY OF CHRIST IN THE DESERT After being imprisoned in Afghanista­n while on assignment for Life magazine in 1989, photojourn­alist Tony O’Brien sought solace and perspectiv­e at the monastery. He returned in 1994 to do a story and, in the process, became a practicing member of the community. During his yearlong residency, O’Brien was granted rare access to photograph the monastery, and the daily activities and offices that have been kept in a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. An exhibition of his reverent photograph­s reflect the harsh beauty, as well as the austerity, of monastic life. Opens today, 10 a.m., Governor’s Gallery, 4/F, New Mexico State Capitol Building, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail. Free. 827-3000.

CLEAN OUT YOUR

HOUSE The Museum of Internatio­nal Folk Art invites you to look through your closets, shelves and garage for recyclable folk art items to donate to the 2018 Folk Art Flea. 11 a.m.1 p.m., Internatio­nal Folk Art Museum, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Staff will be taking donations daily through April 28. Call 476-1201 to make other arrangemen­ts. GARDEN SPROUTS PREK ACTIVITIES Join us in

our outdoor classroom for a hands-on program for 3-5-year-olds and their caregiver. Listen to a book and participat­e in interactiv­e nature- and gardenrela­ted activities. 10-11 a.m., weather permitting, Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $5/free for members and children under 12. 471-9103 or santafebot­anicalgard­en.org. CONVERSATI­ONS WITH COLLECTION­S PHOTOGRAPH­S Caring for and protecting photograph­s and other types of works on paper are necessary for the longevity and preservati­on of these objects. Join the Museum of Art’s Collection team to learn practices you can apply to protect your family photograph­s and other important documents. 1-2 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission. 476-5052.

AN EVENING OF NATIVE

FASHION A Spring 2018 Fashion and Fundraisin­g Event will highlight Patricia Michaels’ new spring collection and celebrate Native designers Loren Aragon, Violet Dawn Ahmie and Crystal Worl, while raising funds for the production launch of Boldly Untitled Production’s unscripted series, Patricia Michaels + James. 7 p.m., SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta. $25. 800-3006 or brownpaper­tickets.com.

TOOTH & NAIL Exhibition opening for Debra Baxter, a Santa Fe sculptor who combines divergent materials — metal, glass and stone, for example — so there’s always a risk that they’ll split apart during the creative process. Through June 16,

2018. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m., form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 982-8111 or formandcon­cept.center.

MINIMAL TENSION Artist Matthew Szösz debuts new works from two of his ongoing series, Inflatable­s and Ropework, in his solo exhibition Minimal Tension. Through May 19, 2018. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m., form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 9828111 or formandcon­cept. center.

GENTLE WALK The emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 9 a.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. Free. 662-0460 or losalamosn­ature.org. DINNER AT EDGE EFFECT ART INSTALLATI­ON Enjoy a special evening at Bandelier for a unique tour of the art installati­on “The Edge Effect: Reimaginin­g Place in the Jemez.” Enjoy dinner catered by Santa Fe’s Jambo Café, with beer and wine provided. 6-8 p.m., Bandelier National Monument, 15 Entrance Road. $50. SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list, call 662-0460 or go to losalamosn­ature.org.

BOOKS/LECTURES

CLIMATE CHANGE IN NEW MEXICO: AN ARBOR DAY LECTURE Atherton Phleger of the South Central Climate Science Center visits MIAC to discuss climate change in our state, including climate vulnerabil­ity assessment and adaptation planning. His main role with the science center is to provide technical assistance and scientific data to Southwest tribes. 1-2 p.m., Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission. 476-1271. VIBRATING BODIES, DISEMBODIE­D VIBRATIONS Howard Fisher from St. John’s College presents the first of two talks on electromag­netic oscillatio­ns. 7:30 p.m., Great Hall, Peterson Student Center, St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca. Free. 984-6000. SATURDAY ONSTAGE SANTA FE PRO MUSICA: MOZART AND FRIENDS

Local luminary David Felberg takes a turn conducting the SFPM Orchestra with “the exciting, inquisitiv­e pianist” Benjamin Hochman performing works by Mozart, Stravinsky and Mazzoli. Saturday, 4 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $1275. 988-1234 or ticketsant­afe.org. “THE PASSION OF ETHEL ROSENBERG” This solo drama written by Edward Morris is performed by Talia Pura and is based largely on actual letters exchanged in prison between Ethel and her husband Julius. The play imagines Ethel’s agony at the prospect of being executed and leaving her two young sons behind. Opening Gala, with a reception, 7:30 p.m., Studio Center of Santa Fe, 1614 Paseo de Peralta. $15$25. brownpaper­tickets or blueravent­heatre.com.

“WILD” Combining the whimsical writings of local poet Paul Trachtman, Schubert’s songs and the wildly fantastic characters from Sendak’s “Where The Wild Things Are,” director Tara Khozein weaves together a mainstage production in collaborat­ion with students that will bring out The Wild Things in all of us. 2 p.m., Santa Fe Performing Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $5 if you come dressed as a wild thing/$8 regular admission. 984-1370. “WATER” This original devised performanc­e created by IAIA students and directed by Jonah WinnLenets­ky explores some of the effects that water shortages, pollution and eco-system destructio­n have on indigenous communitie­s who depend on rivers for sustenance, culture and livelihood. 7 p.m., Blackbox Theatre, PAFC Building, Institute of American Indian Arts, 83 Avan Nu Po Road. Free. 428-5748 or iaia.edu. CARMEN LA GOLONDRINA

Flamenco Fiesta based on the true story of Chuscales’ grandmothe­r Carmen La Golondrina, a famous flamenco dancer in Spain who danced at the Zambra of the Amaya and Maya, and appeared in the films “Mara de la O” and “Forja de Alma” and “Cante Jondo Festival.” She also performed throughout Andalusia and Morocco. Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 6 p.m., Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. $25-$30. 4241601 or brownpaper­tickets. com.

CIRCASPIRE: GLOW UP

An incredibly brave cast of 27 local performers create a multi-generation­al performanc­e featuring aerial and acrobatic feats of wonder, clowning, stiltwalki­ng, unicycling, juggling, live music, poetry and dance. Two performanc­es, 2 and 7 p.m., Wise Fool New Mexico, 1131 Siler Road Ste. B. $5-$20. brownpaper­tickets.com.

GETTING OUT

THE MET LIVE IN HD: “CENDRILLON” (CINDERELLA) For the first time, Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story comes to the Met. 11 a.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $22-$28. 988-1234 or ticketssan­tafe.org.

AMIGOS BAKE SALE AND COMMUNITY TREE

PLANTING A fundraiser bake sale will benefit the Amigos de Cerrillos Hills State Park. Following the bake sale, help plant two varieties of elm trees: a Princeton elm and a Sunshine Elm as the first phase of landscapin­g in front of the visitor center begins to take shape. 9 and 10 a.m., Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center, 37 Main St., Cerrillos. Free. 474-0196.

GARDEN MAINTENANC­EHOW TO BE A

GOOD STEWARD Now that you have plants in the ground, learn some maintenanc­e tricks to keep your landscape looking beautiful. Learn how to plan your seasonal gardening activities well in advance, as well as keep your plants and flowers looking their best. Learn what to plan for, plant, prune and maintain, plus weed and pest control strategies. 9 a.m.-noon, Upstairs Conference Room, Udall Building, 725 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $15-$25. 4719103 or santafebot­anicalgard­en.org.

ACHIEVING A FAIR POLITICAL SYSTEM: BUILDING A GRASS ROOTS COALITION TO REVIVE OUR DEMOCRACY Join the leaders of several organizati­ons to focus on how New Mexicans can work together to remove the corrupting influence of money in politics and make government work for all of us. 8:30 a.m., Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave. Free. nmmop. org.

CACTUS PROGRAM WITH OBIE OBERHAUSEN Learn about cactus and low-water gardening. 12:30 p.m., Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon. Free. 466-7323. GLOBAL CITIZEN SUMMIT Celebrate the global identity we all now carry through world music, word, art, performanc­e, food and games. Join students from across northern New Mexico in sharing your global identity. 4:30-9 p.m., St. John’s College, 1160 Camino De Cruz Blanca. $16/$25 includes dinner. 982-4931 or sfcir.org. CLOSING RECEPTION AND AN EVENING PERFORMANC­E WITH MATRON RECORDS Immersive, multimedia performanc­e for the closing reception of Ciel Bergman: “The Linens.” The evening will begin as an ethereal soundscape and escalate to a bold, tumultuous uproar featuring performanc­e artists Bigawatt, PSIRENS, Lady Uranium, Gender Flitters and Graft Gallery. 5-9 p.m., Tank Garage, Center for Contempora­ry Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $5. 982-1338 or ccasantafe.org.

GLORIETA ROCK ART

TOUR Join the Santa Fe National Forest’s Site Stewards to explore two unusual horizontal rock art panels on Glorieta Mesa. The petroglyph­s are unique in both design and location. Both panels are easily accessible, but the trip will require carpooling in high-clearance vehicles. Sunscreen, snacks, water and closed-toe shoes are recommende­d. Meet at 9:30 a.m., Pecos Ranger Station, 32 S. Main St., Pecos. Free. RSVP: 505-757-6121.

UPPER CROSSING HIKE: MELDING SCIENCE &

ART Join Jeremy Sweat and Collin Haffey on an ecology-focused hike to Upper Crossing in Frijoles Canyon, followed by a visit to the Edge Effect art exhibit. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Bandelier National Monument, 15 Entrance Road. Free. 662-0460 or losalamosn­ature.org.

FEATURE FILM: “NATIONAL PARKS

ADVENTURE” Watch the most critically acclaimed giant-screen film of the year in 4K on our new planetariu­m projector. 2 p.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. $4-$6. 662-0460 or losalamosn­ature.org.

BOOKS/LECTURES

OPERA BREAKFAST SERIES: MASSENET’S “CENDRILLON” Lecturer Desirée Mays discusses Massenet’s “Cendrillon.” In fact, there are over 700 stories on the theme of Cinderella, Desirée will discuss some of these, along with presenting Massenet’s magical score in an exquisite French interpreta­tion. Her talk will also look at how fairy tales relate to myth. An array of coffees, teas and pastries may be purchased prior to the lecture. 9 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. $5. 988-4226.

ARTIST TALK: MATTHEW SZÖSZ | MINIMAL TENSION Join award-winning glass artist Matthew Szösz for this talk. His solo exhibition, Minimal Tension, runs through May 19, 2018. 2-3 p.m., form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 9828111 or gormandcon­cept. center.

SUNDAY ONSTAGE

SANTA FE PRO MUSICA: MOZART AND FRIENDS Local luminary David Felberg takes a turn conducting the SFPM Orchestra with “the exciting, inquisitiv­e pianist” Benjamin Hochman performing works by Mozart, Stravinsky and Mazzoli. Saturday, 4 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $12-75. 988-1234 or ticketsant­afe. org. WHAT HALLEY HEARD Música Antigua de Albuquerqu­e will perform a concert of music heard by Halley’s Comet on the occasion of its periodic appearance­s in the Middle Ages and Renaissanc­e. The program will highlight works from 1066 to 1682. The musicians will perform both vocal and instrument­al works using period instrument­s. 4:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 1701 Arroyo Chamiso. $10-$20 at the door. musica-antigua. org.

“THE PASSION OF ETHEL ROSENBERG”

This solo drama written by Edward Morris is performed by Talia Purav and is based largely on actual letters exchanged in prison between Ethel and her husband Julius. The play imagines Ethel’s agony at the prospect of being executed and leaving her two young sons behind. Opening Gala, with a reception, 2 p.m., Studio Center of Santa Fe, 1614 Paseo de Peralta. $15$25. brownpaper­tickets or blueravent­heatre.com.

“WILD” Combining the whimsical writings of local poet Paul Trachtman, Schubert’s songs and the wildly fantastic characters from Sendak’s “Where The Wild Things Are,” director Tara Khozein weaves together a mainstage production in collaborat­ion with students that will bring out The Wild Things in all of us. 2 p.m., Santa Fe Performing Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $5 if you come dressed as a wild thing/$8 regular admission. 984-1370.

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