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ARTS & CRAFTS
albuquerque OFFCenter Folk Art Festival (16th
annual), highlighting over 100 local arts and crafts vendors selling hand-made creations. Make art in our art tent filled to the brim with projects and supplies. Magic, face painting, fortune telling, and more. 10 a.m. Sunday at Robinson Park, 810 Copper NW, cabq.gov. Free. St. Therese Fiesta/ Craft Fair, crafts, music, food, flea market, silent auction. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 300 Mildred SW, 3448050. Free.
CONCERTS
albuquerque Albuquerque Concert Band and the UNM Symphonic
Band, join the Albuquerque Concert Band and the UNM Symphonic Band as they perform a joint concert. Both groups will perform their own program and then combine as one band to bring you even more great music. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell NE, popejoypresents.com. Free. Ali Ryerson & The Brazil Project, flutist, Ryerson’s most recent recording, Café Colombo, with the Bert Dalton Brazil Project features the music of the late Brazilian composer and pianist, Manfredo Fest. 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 232-9868. $20-$25. AMP Concert: Two Odd Butterflies, Issa Noor pulls his sonic textures from Turkey, India and the Near and Middle East, and Clara Byom draws influence from Jewish klezmer music. Noon Tuesday at the South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW, 877-5170. Free. Kaushiki Chakraborty presented in partnership with PADMINI and the African American Performing Arts, Indian classical vocalist, Chakraborty will be performing the traditional modern genre of classical singing (khyal), as well as “semiclassical” or “light classical” style (thumri), she also performs Indian pop music. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro NE, 222-0785. $20-$35. New Mexico Philharmonic: Bountiful Bach, Bach’s festive Orchestral Suite No. 3 includes colorful trumpets and the famous “Air on the G String.” Star lyric coloratura soprano Hannah Stephens shines in Bach’s stunning Cantata No. 51, and the city’s own Coro Lux adds to the Baroque bounty in the Philharmonic’s first Sunday afternoon concert of the season. 3 p.m. Sunday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth SW, 323-4343. $24-$68. New Mexico Peace Choir — Echoes of Peace fall concert, under the direction of Christy Conduff, the New Mexico Peace Choir will offer its fall concert “Echoes of Peace” singing inspiring songs about nature, social awareness, the human spirit and peace. 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Saturday at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University NE, 2437834. $15-$20. #NOMORE: A
Benefit Concert Spreading Positivity for Youth Against
Gun Violence, is aiming to give youth a safe and fun place to raise their voices and say no more to gun violence. Open to all ages. 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the Warehouse, 508 508 First NW, 296-2738. Free. Ron Crowder EP Release Event, Crowder is an awardwinning singersongwriter, producer and recording engineer. He will be joined for this in-store performance by special guest, Dimian Disanti. 3 p.m. Sunday at Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, 3448139. Free. edgewood Music for the Soul, presenting violinist Priscilla Hallberg, and pianist Fred Sturm who specializes in piano music of Latin America. Reception at 2:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 367 N.M. 344, 281-7722. Free, with a requested donation for the music series. santa fe Charming the Beast, Música Antigua de Albuquerque will perform “Charming the Beast,” a concert of music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The program will feature both vocal and instrumental works using period instruments. Call 8429613 for reservations. 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church, 1701 Arroyo Chamiso. $10-$20. TGIF Concerts, enjoy an evening of music ranging from classical to Broadway, and other uplifting tunes. 5:30 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, 208 Grant, 982-8544. Freewill offering.
DANCE
albuquerque Shift Dance | Festival 2018, the contemporary dance festival will feature an array of dance artists from Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles, and Albuquerque. Invited guest artists will each present a distinctive choreographic voice and movement style to share with our audiences. 8 p.m. today and Saturday at North Fourth Art Center/Theater, 4904 Fourth NW, 345-2872. $15-$50. Shift Dance | Festival 2018 Guest Artist Workshop Intensive, join each of the guest artists for an immersive workshop and get to know their practice on a kinesthetic level. Tickets available at shiftdancepresents. com, 293-5343. 10 a.m. Saturday at Maple Street Dance Space, 3215 Central NE, 3664982. $20-$130. Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, enjoy dynamic worldclass performances from national and international artists, exquisite Sevillan tapas, and custom cocktails, including house-made sangria. 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, and 6 p.m. Sunday at Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande NW, 8436300. $10-$30. santa fe Flamenco Fiesta 2018 — Monet’s Moon, Compañia Chuscales y Mina Fajardo present a flamenco concert inspired by the art of Claude Monet, under the direction of choreographer and dancer Mina Fajardo. Fajardo and assistant director Monze Diaz have created a homage to French impressionist painter, Claude Monet. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, 424-1601. $25-$30.
THEATER
albuquerque “A Doll’s House,” Part 2, she’s back. She’s bold. In this timely sequel, Nora’s found her voice as she passionately and intelligently challenges the inequalities in the lives of women while revisiting the intimate relationships of her past. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Cell, 700 First NW, liveatthecell. com. $15-$40. “Always...Patsy Cline starring Sally Struthers,” this tribute to the legendary country singer and includes 27 of Cline’s unforgettable hit songs. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Desert Rose Playhouse, 6921 Montgomery NE, 5630316. $35-$150. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime,” a mystery surrounding the death of a neighbour’s dog that is investigated by young Christopher Boone, a mathematics savant with some ‘behavioral issues.’ A play by Simon Stephens based on the novel of the same name by Mark Haddon.
7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle NE, vortexabq.org. $15-$22. “Junie B. Jones Jr. The Musical,” while in Mr. Scary’s class Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and she may need glasses. 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday at the South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 S. Broadway, 848-1320. $10. “Morning’s at Seven,” one of the most time-tested and lauded plays in American theatre, is an entrancing look at a family in the midst of a generational turmoil and growth. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth NW, 898-9222. $15-$20. “The Scarlet Letter,” a classic tale of love, sin, punishment, revenge and redemption set in the 17th century Puritan world of Boston. 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill, 3011 Monte Vista NE, 596-0607. $12-$22. los alamos “Silent Sky,” based on the true story and science of early 20th century female computers at Harvard Observatory, this play explores the life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt as she maps distant stars, working alongside Annie Cannon and Williamina Fleming. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Los Alamos Little Theater, 1670 Nectar, 662-5493, brownpapertickets. com. $13-$15. santa fe “King Lear,” Shakespeare’s play explores the nature of power in family and nature. 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Adobe Rose Theater, 1213 B Parkway, 466.3533, brownpapertickets. com. $15-$25.
AUDITIONS
albuquerque Albuquerque Boys Choir seeking new members; all boys ages 6 to 16 are welcome to audition. Please call Mark Schultz at 6046497 or email ABQboychoir. org. The Albuquerque Civic Chorus is holding open rehearsals as we begin preparation for the 2018 Winter Season. The major piece for the fall concert is Benjamin Britten’s ‘Ceremony of Carols’.
7 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery NE, 294-0630. Free. Albuquerque Civic
Chorus welcomes new members at our first three rehearsals. No audition, just come and try us out. Rehearsals start Tuesday, Sept. 4 and continue every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery NE. We sing all styles of music, with a tilt toward classical for this Fall season. Details at abqchorus.org or email infor@abqchorus.org. Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus, a women’s a cappella chorus, is seeking singers for its four-part harmony singing. All voice parts are welcome. 7 p.m. Mondays at Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School NE, enchantedmesa.org, 323-7960. Enchanters Chorus Invites New Singers, seeking men and women singers who can carry a harmony part to join a friendly but serious group to sing old favorites, light classics, show tunes, and contemporary music and perform in the Albuquerque area. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village, 5201 Roma NE, 350-2436. Free.
The Liars’ Game, is looking for storytellers for its once-a-month interactive game show. If you can tell
a true or false 3-minute story about something that happened to you. No experience necessary, just a natural way with a story. Call 227-7378 or info@ theliarsgame.com to set up an audition. The New MexiChords
Barbershop Chorus, a men’s a cappella chorus is seeking singers for its fourpart harmony singing. All voice parts are welcome. 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Johns United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, newmexichords.com, 242-4451.
ET CETERA
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BioPark-2-You, come visit the BioParks Discovery Station booth. There will be a live hedgehog and two Sudan plated lizards and biological artifacts. The theme of the booth will be conservation and how group behavior benefits animal survival. 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Central Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320. Free. Downtown Walking Tour, The Albuquerque Historical Society offers a downtown tour that explores our very diverse settlers and their contributions to our history. Two hour tour, wear comfortable shoes, no pets please. The tour meets at First and Central, by the Century Theater. 10 a.m. every Saturday, albuqhistsoc.org, 289-0586. Free. DynaTheater at the NM Museum of Natural History and Science, “America’s Musical Journey 3-D” 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.; “America’s Musical Journey 2-D” 10 a.m. Saturdays; “National Parks Adventure 3-D,” 11 a.m., 3 p.m.; “Humpback Whales 3-D,” 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.. Ticket sales close 10 minutes before show; no late seating. Accessible to all visitors. DynaTheater is located in the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW. 841-2800 or nmnaturalhistory.org. $5-$7. El Kookooee Craft Time, school-age children are invited to come and create an entry for the El Kookooee contest. Various materials (boxes, construction paper, glue, scissors, markers, tubes, etc.) will be on hand to help in the creation of your El Kookooee to be entered into the design contest this year. 3 p.m. Tuesday at the South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW, 877-5170. Free. Explora’s Monday Morning Toddler Time, Explora opens an hour earlier every Monday for you and your toddler, ages 4 and under, to explore early childhood exhibit areas, enjoy story time, and join in a music jam. 9 a.m. Mondays at Explora Science Center, 1701 Mountain NW, explora.us, 224-8300. $4-$8. Ghost Tour of Old Town, legends, folklore, ghost stories and history come to life as you depart on an intriguing excursion through 306 years of haunted history around Old Town. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Reservations must be made and tickets purchased prior to 6 p.m. the day you wish to attend, toursofoldtown.com, 2468687. Ghost Tours are held at 8 p.m. daily beginning at History & Ghost Tours of Old Town, 303 Romero NW, Plaza Don Luis, N120. $10-$20. Old Town Walking Tours, take a walk with us and explore historic Old Town. Docent-guided Old Town tours leave from the Albuquerque Museum lobby at 11 a.m. Open to the public. No reservations necessary. A self-guided walking tour brochure of Old Town is available by request at the Museum’s admission desk. Today, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 2437255. $3-$6. Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, “Earth’s Wild Ride,” 11 a.m.; “From Earth to the Universe,” noon; “Enchanted Skies,” 2 p.m.; “The Little Star that Could,” 3 p.m.; “To Space & Back,” 4 p.m. daily. Ticket sales close 10 minutes before show; no late seating. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW, nmnaturalhistory.org, 8412800. $4-$7. los alamos Nature’s Playtimes, join local families for fun in nature. 10 a.m. Mondays at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, losalamosnature.org, 6620460. Free. santa fe Art Walking Tours, explore the art of Santa Fe in the open air. Guided by the museums docents, the tours highlight the rich art and architectural history of downtown Santa Fe. The tour departs at 10 a.m. Mondays, through Nov. 27 at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave., nmartmuseum.org, 4765072. $10. Garden Sprouts Pre-K Activities, a hands-on program for 3-5-yearolds and their caregivers. Listen to a book and participate in interactive nature and garden related activities. 10 a.m. today, weather permitting, at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill, 715 Camino Lejo, santafebotanicalgarden. org. $5.
COMMUNITY
albuquerque A Celebration of Art, Culture and Open
Space, come celebrate the 20th anniversary of BernCo Open Space. Featuring live music, a sunset nature walk with master naturalists, landscape painting with a local artist, and s’mores over the campfire, and much more. 6 p.m. today at the Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande NW, 3140420. Free. ABQ International Festival 2018, a multicultural festival with a kids zone with jumpers, petting zoo, face painting, balloon twisting, climbing wall, entertainment all day. 10 a.m. Saturday at the NM Veterans’ Memorial, 1100 Louisiana SE, 235-7088. Free. Albuquerque Home Remodeling & Lifestyle Show, New Mexico’s one and only Fall home improvement event will feature all types of exhibits for homeowners seeking to improve the value of their homes. abqhomeshows. com. 10 a.m. Saturday
and Sunday at Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro NE, 222-9700. $7. Albuquerque Rail Yards Market, occurs Sundays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May through October, celebrating New Mexico’s finest food, farm, artisan, and healing vendors, with live music, educational demos, and family fun in the historic Barelas neighborhood. Rail Yards Market, 777 First SW, railyardsmarket.org. Free. Downtown Growers’
Market, runs every Saturday morning through Nov. 3rd at historic Robinson Park. At the Market you’ll find local produce, delicious prepared food, arts and crafts. 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday at Robinson Park, 810 Copper NW, downtowngrowers. org , 252-2959 or market@ abqmainstreet.org . Free. Mile-Hi Farmers’ Market featuring local produce, crafts, food trucks and music in a shady comfortable park setting wth with a great playground. 10 a.m. Sunday at Alvarado Park, 2000 Alvarado NE, 507-1840. Free. los ranchos Los Ranchos Growers’ Market, fresh local produce and products, plants, arts & crafts, music, and more. 8 a.m. Saturday in the Village of Los Ranchos, 6718 Rio Grande NW, 610-9591. Free.
SINGLES
albuquerque ABQ Singles: A Seniors Group (60+ male and
female), tired of eating alone? Join us for dinner twice a month, first and third Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at El Patron Restaurant, 10551 Montgomery NE. Betty at 293-1997.
The Solo Club, a private singles club, is looking for new members. The club has been in existence for 51 years in the Albuquerque area, 884-0220.