Albuquerque Journal

AUDITIONS

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albuquerqu­e Albuquerqu­e Boys Choir seeking new members; all boys ages

6 to 16 are welcome to audition. Please call Mark Schultz at 604-6497 or email ABQboychoi­r.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.

The Liars’ Game, is looking for storytelle­rs for its once-a-month interactiv­e game show. No experience necessary, just a natural way with a story. If you can tell a true or false 3-minute story about something that happened to you, 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

albuquerqu­e 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, 2890586. Free.

DynaTheate­r at the NM Museum of Natural History and Science, “Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation,” 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., “America’s Musical Journey 3D” 11 a.m., 3 p.m.; “National Parks Adventure 3D,” 1 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.

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.

Holiday Wild, do your shopping at Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico, and your purchases help feed and house rescued wildlife. Goodies and gift items for sale, raffles, activities for children, face painting and more. Bring your camera for photos of owls, hawks and falcons. 10 a.m. Saturday at the Wildlife Rescue Inc. of New Mexico clinic at the Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria NW, 3442500. Free.

Meet the Greyhounds!, meet the greyhounds of the New Mexico Chapter of the Greyhound Adoption League. Learn how to foster or adopt, and all about what GREYT family members these retired racers can be. 1 p.m. Saturday at Long Leash on Life, 9800 Montgomery NE, Suite 13, 299-8800. Free.

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 and Thursday at the Albuquerqu­e Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255. $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, 841-2800. $4-$7.

Stories in the Sky/ Music in the Sky, free early childhood classes at the Balloon Museum. Four sessions every Wednesday with different themes and activities. Crafts included with interactiv­e lessons. Stories in the Sky: 9:30 and 11 a.m.; Music in the Sky: 12:15 and 1:30 p.m. Albuquerqu­e Internatio­nal Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum NE, balloonmus­eum.com. Free.

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, 662-0460. Free.

mesa prieta Public Tours, The Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project is now offering public tours. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at Wells Petroglyph Preserve, Mesa Prieta, north of Espanola, mesaprieta­petroglyph­s. org. $35.

santa fe Art Walking Tours, explore the art of Santa Fe in the open air. Guided by museum 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 Dragon Lights Albuquerqu­e, the festival will feature all new larger-than-life, fully illuminate­d lanterns, as well as Chinese cultural performanc­es and special handicraft­s. The event will highlight a 40-foot-long dragon, and showcase Chinese dancers and acrobats. 6 p.m. today, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro NE, dragonligh­tsabq.com. $12-$17.

OTHER

albuquerqu­e Special Collection­s Library Tour, take a tour of Albuquerqu­e’s oldest public library. The Special Collection­s Library houses research on Albuquerqu­e history, and New Mexico history and culture. The 1925 Pueblo/Spanish Revival-style building is a registered Albuquerqu­e landmark in the historic Huning Highlands neighborho­od. 11 a.m. Saturday at the Special Collection­s Library, 423 Central NE, 848-1376. Free.

TEDxABQ Women’s Event, the women of New Mexico are no longer accepting the status quo. Whatever their focus and talent — business, technology, art, science, politics — these pioneers are joining forces to drive real, meaningful change. This event will celebrate how these dynamic and diverse people are showing up to face challenges head on, all while empowering each other to shape the future we all want to see. 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the KiMo Theatre, 423 Central NW, 768-3522. $25-$40.

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Community Day at the Garden, see what is in bloom and enjoy the beauty of nature. Tours daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; garden hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebot­anicalgard­en. org. Free for New Mexico residents and students with ID.

SINGLES

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ABQ Singles: A Seniors Group (55+ 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.

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