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NOTICES OF SPECIAL ARTS EVENTS may be offered for free publication. Photos or illustrations may also be offered but will not be returned. Deadline is 10 days prior to Friday publication date. Phone numbers are required on releases. Send items to Rozanna Martinez, Arts Calendar, Albuquerque Journal, P.O. Drawer J, Albuquerque, 87103, email venue@abqjournal.com or fax 823-3998. For information about placing an item in the calendar, call 823-3920. Notices will be published depending on space available.

AUDITIONS

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“Burn This,” seeking experienced actors to fill several roles: Anna, early to mid-30s, a dedicated dancer and choreographer who has sacrificed her life to her art; Pale, midlate 30s to mid-40s, a rude yet sensitive, intelligent and dangerous restaurant manager in New Jersey; Burton, 30s to early 50s, a successful screenwriter and Anna’s boyfriend; and Larry, mid-20s to late 30s, works in advertising, very intelligent and Anna’s gay best friend. Cold readings. Actors might be asked for a prepared monologue. 3-10 p.m. Monday and 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill, 3011 Monte Vista NE, by appointment only. Call 2547716 or email info@auxdog. com or visit www.auxdog. com.

“A Christmas Carol,” presented as a radio play, seeking nine men and five women, as well as one girl and two boys ages 6-10. Cold readings from the script. Children’s auditions at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 29 and adult auditions at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 29 and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth NW. To schedule an audition time call director Becky Mayo at 897-9867 or visit www.adobetheater.org.

“Me and My Girl,” presented by Musical Theatre Southwest, seeking seven male and five female principal roles plus a balanced ensemble. Ensemble members will play more than one character. Prepare a song 1-1½ minutes in classical musical theater style. Take sheet music in correct key. No a cappella auditions. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 5 and 10 a.m.noon Oct. 6. To schedule an audition call 265-9119. Information, www. musicaltheatersw.com.

“Tuna Does Vegas,” seeking two men ages 25-50 to play 11 characters apiece of both genders. Actors must be able to embrace a variety of vocal levels and physicality. Cold readings from script. 6-9 p.m. Sunday and 6-9 p.m. Monday at the Vortex Theatre, 2004½ E. Central. Information, email director Dean Eldon Squibb at boojisan@hotmail.com.

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Moscow Ballet’s 20th Anniversary “Great Russian Nutcracker,” seeking youths ages 7-16 with at least one year of ballet training. Children’s roles are at all ballet levels. Dress in dance attire and you may take pointe shoes. 3 p.m. Sept. 29 at Renee Antoinette’s School of Dance, 920 S. Main. Registration, call Renee Baca-Day at 505-864-9555 or visit www.nutcracker.com/ auditions.

COFFEEHOUSES

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Java Joe’s: Frank McCulloch Y Sus Amigos, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sundays at 906 Park SW. Free. Call 765-1514 or visit www. downtownjavajoes.com.

Solid Grounds Coffeehouse: Cross Country, this local band will perform a variety of music including country and rock. 7 p.m. Saturday, seating at 6:30 p.m. Located in the lower level at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE. All ages, free. Call 293-9673, ext. 105, or visit www.ssumc. com.

CONCERTS

albuquerque Bambi & the Wolves, featuring Norm Toy on the electric upright, Benjamin Jackson on the doumbek and djembe and Harlow Pinson on the electric violin. Noon1 p.m. today on the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center Plaza, from Lomas NE head north onto Yale NE, at the traffic circle continue straight and turn right onto Tucker NE, then turn right onto Stanford NE, make another right toward the plaza. Free. For more information, call 385-0256 or email bambi@bambiwolf.com.

“Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest ’86,

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tion and surround sound, the event opens with a documentary that follows the band after its performance at Live Aid through the year leading up to the concert in Budapest before 80,000 fans. Concert footage features performances of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and “We Are the Champions.” 8-10 tonight at KiMo Theatre, 423 W. Central, $13. Tickets, visit www. kimotickets.com.

ISEA2012: David Moss

— Hyperglyphyx, as part of ISEA2012 Albuquerque: “Machine Wilderness” features a performance by Moss, one of the most innovative singers and percussionists in contemporary music. Moss will perform “Hyperglyphyx,” a solo performance on the edge of technology featuring voice, electronics, objects, stories and exploring moments of FTL (faster than logic) communication through warped words, found songs, phased phonemes and scrambled texts from Wittgenstein, Cage and Calvino. 4:15 and 5:30 today at The Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW. Tickets, earlier show included in ISEA2012 registration. If available, $10 to general public. Later showing tickets are $10 in advance at Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, or by phone at 268-0044. Information, visit www. outpostspace.org.

Chatter 20-21 — “And to the Republic…,” a Musical Companion to the Elections of 2012, the centerpiece of this program is “De Staat” (The Republic) by Dutch composer Louis Andriessen. Also on the program, “Fog Tropes” by American composer Ingram Marshall and “Tombeau de Messaien” by British composer Jonathan Harvey. Author, teacher and poet VB Price will join conductor David Felberg for a conversation on Andriessen’s music, Plato, “The Republic” and the politics of it all. 7 p.m. Saturday at the University of

New Mexico’s Keller Hall, Center for the Arts. $22 general admission and $9 for students and those younger than age 30. Tickets, visit the UNM Keller Hall box office or www.chatterchamber.org or www.brownpapertickets.com .

Laurie Anderson, the legendary icon of the electronic art and music world will perform her new show as part of ISEA2012. The piece titled “DIRTDAY!” looks at politics, theories of evolution, families, history and animals in a riotous and soulful collection of songs and stories. 9-10:30 p.m. Sunday at the KiMo Theatre, 423 W. Central, $40. Tickets, visit www. kimotickets.com.

The Roost Creative Music Series with Rich Halley 4, led by saxophonist and composer Rich Halley, the group explores new musical approaches to compositional group improvisation using the roots of American and world music as sources. 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, $5. Visit theroostabq.com.

Sunday Chatter — String Virtuosos, featuring three of Albuquerque’s most beloved string virtuosos. Violinist Guillermo Figueroa, violist Kim Fredenburgh and cellist James Holland will be joined by up-and-coming viola talent Izia Weyman in a program featuring string duos by Beethoven, Bridge and Mozart. Poetry by Wayne Lee. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Kosmos Performance Space at the Factory on Fifth, 1715 Fifth NW. $15 regular, $9 those under age 30, $5 kids under 12. Visit www.sundaychatter.org.

Sundays at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Series, with a performance by the New Mexico Philharmonic of an all-Bach program that includes Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Concerto in D Minor, Concerto in G minor and Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. 2 p.m. Sunday at the NHCC, 1701 Fourth SW, $24-$68. Tickets,

call 724-4771 or visit www. nationalhispaniccenter.org.

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Los Alamos Concert Association presents violinist Rachel Barton Pine, accompanied by pianist Matthew Hagle. The concert includes Mozart’s Sonata for violin and piano in A major, Montsalvatge’s Poema Concertante, Villa-Lobos’ Sonata No. 3, Fairouz’s Sonata for solo violin and Brahms’ Sonata No. 3 in D minor. 4 p.m. Sunday at Duane Smith Auditorium on the Los Alamos High School campus, 1300 Diamond Drive. $30 advance, $35 at the door, free for those younger than 18. Tickets, visit www. losalamosconcert.org.

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Willy Sucre & Friends with La Catrina Quartet, performing Javier Alvarez’s Metro Chabanco, Eduardo Gamboa’s Cananbu and Villa-Lobos’ Quarteto No. 5: Poco Animato Vivo, Vivo e Energico, Andantino, Allegro. 3 p.m. Sunday at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, located on N.M. 165, about six miles east of Interstate 25 off exit 242. $20 general admission and $15 students. Call 8678080. Tickets, visit www. placitasartistsseries.org.

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Taos Chamber Music Group’s 20th anniversary season, opens with a mix of musical styles including Chick Corea’s Trio for flute, bassoon and piano, Maximo Diego Pujol’s Dos Aires Candomberos for flute and piano and Manuel de Falla’s Seven Popular Spanish Songs. 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Harwood Museum of Art, 238 Ledoux St., $20 advance, $22 at the door and $12 for children under 16. Call 575758-0150 or visit www. taoschambermusicgroup.org.

DANCE

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Ballet in Cinema: “Move to Move,” an encore screening from the Nederlands Dans Theater featuring an evening of four contemporary dance masterpieces: “Left Right Left Right,” “Silent Screen,” “Secus” and the world premier of “Shine a Light.” 7 p.m. Tuesday at the KiMo Theatre, 423 W. Central, $15 adults, $13 seniors, $12 students. Tickets, visit www. kimotickets.com.

The 21st Annual New Mexico Dance Fiesta, one of New Mexico’s biggest competitive, instructional and performance dance events covering swing, ballroom and country dances. The event, sanctioned by the United Country Western Dance Council and the World Swing Dance Council, will be held Thursday through Sept. 30 at the Albuquerque Sheraton, 2600 Louisiana NE. Watch or participate. Predances will be held Thursday. To register or for an event, schedule or information, call 299-3737 or email info@ dancefiesta.net or visit www. dancefiesta.net.

ET CETERA

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Explora: Adult Night, enjoy an evening designed just for adults ages 18 and older. Experience new exhibits and engage in activities that relate to the night’s theme: The Science of Food. Learn about molecular gastronomy, sample tasty treats from local vendors, learn about starches, sugars and what special treat can be made using liquid nitrogen. Entertainment by the Celtic Coyotes, see the night sky with the Albuquerque Astronomical Society and meet the High Desert Amateur Radio Operators and try to contact people around the world. 6:30-10 tonight. Explora Theater presents “Live Science,” join staff and engage in science experiments. Learn things you never knew about sound and electricity at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. Explora Film: “Orangutan Island,” orphaned homeless orangutan babies find a new life at 3 p.m. Monday. Explora Film: “Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimensions,” explore how these beautiful irregular repeating shapes are associated with art, math and science at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Toddler Time, Explora opens an hour earlier for toddlers and their adult companions, 9-11 a.m. Monday; Music Jam, choose an instrument and join in the jam, 2:15-2:45 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Features free with general admission. $8 ages 12-64, $5 seniors 65 and over, $4 ages 1-11, free to children under 1. 1701 Mountain NW. Call 224-8300 or visit www.explora.us.

15th Annual Maize Maze — Leap n’ Maze,” presented by Rio Grande Community Farm in partnership with ABQ BioPark and the city of Albuquerque Open Space Division, a 7-acre corn maze that invites guests to play the amphibian maze game, dig through a pond of blue corn to discover what lives underneath and explore the new Hay Bale City. Open 3-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 31, at 1701 Montaño NW in the Poblanos Fields Open Space, $7 adults, $5 children ages 3-12, children ages 2 and younger are free. Call 345-4580 or visit www.riograndefarm.org/ events/maize-maze.

Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science: “Undiscovered Worlds,” the history of space flight come to life, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily; “Dawn of the Space Age,” history of space flight, noon and 3 p.m. daily. 1801 Mountain NW. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children 3-12. Ticket sales close 10 minutes before show time; no late seating. Call 841-2802 or visit www.nmnaturalhistory.

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Lockheed Martin DynaTheater — “Flying Monsters 3-D,” uses 3-D and CGI technology to immerse audiences in a prehistoric world inhabited by pterosaurs, flying vertabrates with a wingspan of up to 45 feet that lived alongside dinosaurs. The story of how and why these mysterious creatures, which were as large as giraffes, were able to defy gravity and soar through the sky. 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. daily. “The Last Reef,” underwater action comes to life in high-definition 3-D. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. daily. “Rescue 3-D,” plunges audiences into the hard but inspiring work of saving lives in the face of natural disaster. The film follows a Canadian naval commander, two pilots and a volunteer rescue technician when an earthquake strikes Haiti, 4 p.m. daily. Lockheed Martin DynaTheater, inside the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW. $10 adults, $8 seniors 60 and over, $6 children ages 3-12. Ticket sales close 10 minutes before show, no late seating. Accessible to all visitors. Call 841-2802.

“Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide,” filmed in 10 countries, following Kristof, WuDunn and celebrity activists on a journey to tell the stories of inspiring, courageous individuals, 7 p.m. Wednesday at the KiMo Theatre, 423 W. Central, free. Information, call 311 or visit www.kimoabq.org.

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“Neil Young Journeys,” Neil Young returns to his birthplace in the Canadian province of Ontario to revisit his old haunts and to perform in Toronto’s vintage Massey Hall. 2 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Taos Community Auditorium, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, $7.50 general admission, $6.50 for Taos Center for the Arts members. Call 575-7582052 or visit www.tcataos.org.