Jeff Berg tackles historic NM movie theatres

AT PAGE ONE: Jeff Berg will talk about his new book, “Historic Movie Theatres of New Mexico,” at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28.

New Mexico’s theatrical ties span more than 100 years. The Fountain Theatre, once a

Civil War hospital and headquarters, produced plays, opera and vaudeville performances until 1929, when the venue started airing talkies. Today, it holds the title of oldest operating theater in New Mexico. Albuquerque drive-in attendees enjoyed personal screens for each car at the Circle Autoscope. The Rio Grande Theater operated for more than 70 years before showing its final screening, of “U.S. Marshals,” in 1998.

Page One Books is at 5850 Eubank NE, Suite B-41, in the Mountain Run Shopping Center. Call 294-2026.

AT TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS: Ronn Perea will discuss and sign “Elsie and Elsa” from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 28.

Treasure House Books and Gifts is at 2012 South Plaza NW in Old Town. Call 242-7204.

AT THE IAIA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ART: Guest editor and artist-in-residence

Janet M. Rogers will discuss “Yellow Medicine Review” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 27.

The museum is at 108 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe. See iaia.edu.

AT BOOKWORKS: Marc Friedlander will play classical guitar at 3 p.m. today.

Friedlander is a classical guitarist from New York City who began studying the guitar at age 12 and has performed nationally and internationally in art gallery showings, private functions, senior centers and music schools.

Bookworks also hosts a weekly story time at 10:30 every Thursday. It is free and open to children and families.

Bookworks is at 4022 Rio Grande NW. Call 344-8139.