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This weekend a man was recorded on
video _____________________ at a city park.
a) Brandishing a gun
b) Having a picnic
c) Walking his dog
d) Checking out Burque’s natural
beauty
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City Councilor Isaac Benton has
introduced legislation which, if passed,
will result in tighter regulations for
Albuquerque’s ____________________.
a) Fire Department
b) Parking Services Division
c) Food trucks
d) Tattoo parlors
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An employee at a local Smith’s Food
and Drug Store was recently let go
because of his ____________________________.
a) Natty dreds
b) Long, painted nails
c) Body piercings
d) Shenanigans in the produce
department
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Last week four steers escaped their
enclosure in a rural part of the county.
One of them ______________________ a
passerby who tried to avoid them.
a) Licked
b) Ate
c) Trampled
d) Frightened
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Albuquerque Isotope Kyle Parker hit a
game-winning ___________________ this
past weekend as our Triple-A baseball
squad bested the Salt Lake City Bees
6-5.
a) Home run
b) Stand-up double
c) Touchdown
d) Free throw
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1) A. Xavier Amaya allegedly pulled out a gun during
a dispute. He is also accused of using the gun to
intimidate and beat other patrons of Bullhead
Memorial Park on Saturday, June 6.
2) C. Benton’s proposed ordinance would require
food trucks that are parked on city streets to move
after four hours and stay 100 feet away from
established brick and mortar food establishments.
3) B. Dominic Lopez was allegedly given the sack at
a Westside Smiths for wearing bright pink, artificial
nails.
4) C. A loose steer, cornered by Bernalillo County
officials, ended its run for freedom by trampling a
woman who was standing nearby.
5) A. Parker, who recently came down from
Isotopes farm team the Colorado Rockies, hit a
homer on a first pitch, changing the dynamic of the
game and putting the Isotopes ahead in the top of
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Cooking food destroys up to 85 percent of
its nutrients. If you cook a seed and then plant
it, that seed will never sprout! Cooking kills
Dear Alibi
,
the seed. Cooked food is dead—slow poison!
Not enough nutrients causes alcoholism!
Human cancer cells placed on cooked food
Renowned nutritionist Roger Williams proved
grow and multiply. Human cancer cells placed
that in the 1950s. In experiments with rats, only
on raw, living food die! Do not heat raw food
10 percent of those with full nutrition became
above 105 degrees to keep it living.
alcoholic. When nutrients were cut by 1/3,
I treasure health! I eat no crap, no cooked
about 22 percent became alcoholic. When
food. I drink no booze, smoke no cigarettes. I
nutrients were tripled for super nutrition,
only 1 percent became alcoholic. In a study on take no prescription drugs, no illegal drugs. I
eat only raw plant foods—flax seed, soaked
people who booze and smoke—when they
millet, carrots, greens, garlic, fruit, avocados
received super nutrition, an amazing 80
and healing herbs. I am the most well-known
percent stopped boozing and smoking without
raw foodist in this city.
even trying!
Read the fine print on the labels of
Dr. Joseph Beasley started a clinic for
everything you eat. Would we sign a legal
alcoholics in New York with the highest
contract if we did not read and understand the
success rate in the nation! Years earlier he was
fine print? Our health is as important as any
severely alcoholic. The foundation of his own
legal contract. If you eat the cooked, processed
recovery and his clinic’s treatment program
crap most USA-ans eat, do not be shocked if
was good nutrition! Read his book How to
you get the diseases most USA-ans suffer.
.
Defeat Alcohol
Our brain constantly checks our
Dr. John Douglas found that booze and
bloodstream for nutrients. Not enough—we
cigarette addictions went away when those
feel hungry. If we eat high calorie, lowpatients ate only raw foods. No willpower was
nutrient crap loaded with sugar, our brain says,
needed. Raw foods tell our body what is good
“Still hungry, keep eating!” Scientists at giant
and what is bad for our own health. Read his
food companies deliberately remove most
article in the Journal of the International
nutrients and then soak what is left with
(Vol.
Academy of Preventive Medicine
chemicals to look and taste good to make
VII, No. 2) from July of 1982.
Eat It Raw
people addicted to keep eating and buying
more! Overfed and undernourished. Starved
for nutrients and hooked on poison. Just like
cigarette and booze companies, processed food
giants kill millions!
I urge you to watch three powerful health
documentaries, all available free on DVD at
our public library—Fed Up, Forks Over
Knivesand Fat, Sick and Nearly .Dead
—Don Schrader
BY RYAN NORTH
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WEIRD NEWS
Dateline: China
Fried chicken giant KFC announced earlier this
month it has filed suit against three companies in
China, hoping to put to rest rumors the company
has bred an army of six-legged chicken mutants.
KFC is accusing competitors of starting a rumor
campaign questioning the quality of the
restaurant’s ingredients. Among the nastier
accusations: KFC has genetically modified
centipede chickens with eight legs and six wings.
The suit alleges Ying Chen An Zhi Chenggong
Cultural Communications Ltd., Wei Lu Kuang
Technology and Ling Dian Technology
deliberately misled consumers by posting photos
and articles on their social media sites. KFC
China’s CEO Qu Cuirong cited in a statement
“the stepped-up efforts of the government in
recent years to purify the online environment” as
a factor in proceeding with the lawsuit. The fast
food chain is asking for 1.5 million yuan (just
under $250,000) in compensation and apologies
from each of the companies named. KFC is
reportedly China’s biggest restaurant operator,
with the Asian nation accounting for nearly half
of its annual revenue.
Dateline: Georgia
State police say a drunk teenager set up his own
DUI checkpoint along Route 601 in Lincoln
Township, stopping drivers and checking their
paperwork. According to the Tribune-Democrat
newspaper, a motorist placed a 911 call at 3:20am
on Saturday, May 30, to report he had been
stopped by a man identifying himself as “Steve
Rogers,” a member of the state police drug and
alcohol division. Officer Rogers, dressed in plain
clothes and driving a vehicle with flashing blue
lights, asked the motorist for his license,
registration and insurance. According to the
criminal complaint, the alleged cop told the
driver “he was setting up road blocks, and that
they should have read about it in the newspaper.”
When troopers arrived at the scene, they found a
car with flashing lights parked across the roadway
and flares lining the area. At that point Steve
Rogers—better known as 19-year-old Logan
Douglas Shaulis—reportedly pulled out a CO2 BB
gun and handed it to the passenger of the vehicle
he had pulled over, saying, “I can’t get caught
with this.” Shaulis also had a pair of handcuffs
and a portable scanner with him. The arresting
officers noted that Shaulis, who is not employed
in any capacity by Georgia State Police, had
bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. He was
charged with carrying a firearm without a license,
driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful
restraint, possessing an instrument of crime,
official oppression, criminal coercion, reckless
endangerment, impersonating a public servant,
harassment, disorderly conduct and public
drunkenness.
Dateline: Illinois
A Chicago man arrested on drug charges allegedly
chewed through the seat belt in a police car
because he didn’t want to miss his son’s birthday
party. NBC in Chicago is reporting 33-year-old
Lashon Stuckey was arrested on the afternoon of
Monday, June 1, after police say they saw him
selling $30 worth of heroin on the city’s Near
West Side. Police searched the suspect and found
several other bags of heroin in his possession.
Stuckey was handcuffed, placed in a squad car and
driven to a nearby police station. While en route
the suspect managed to chew through the seat
belt, causing several hundred dollars worth of
damage, Assistant State’s Attorney Erin
Antonietti said during a bond hearing on Tuesday.
Officers were able to stop the man before he got
out of the squad car. Stuckey allegedly told them
he did not want to miss his son’s birthday party.
Stuckey was charged with two counts of
possession of a controlled substance and one
count of criminal damage to property.
Dateline: Florida
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office recently shared a
video on YouTube and Facebook showing a Cape
Coral resident dancing on top of a marked
sheriff’s office sport-utility vehicle—an incident
the 44-year-old man says was designed to protect
children from vampires. WPTV-5 reports
Christian Radecki was arrested April 7 after he
was caught on surveillance video bumping his car
into the back of a Lee County Sheriff’s Office
patrol vehicle. He then climbed up on the patrol
vehicle’s roof while music blared from his car and
performed an extended dance routine to Hall &
Oates “Rich Girl” and Supertramp’s “Goodbye
Stranger.” According to a Cape Coral Police
report, Radecki told officers he did it because a
“woman with fangs” came to his door and told
him a human sacrifice involving vampires was
imminent. “Therefore, Radecki made the
conscious decision to get the Sheriff of
Nottingham to help him stop the slaughter of
small children,” the report went on to state.
Radecki said he was not under the influence of
drugs or alcohol at the time of the incident and
has not been diagnosed with any mental health
conditions. He was arrested on charges of
disturbing the peace and criminal mischief. In his
defense, no children have been slaughtered by
vampires in Cape Coral since Radecki performed
his rooftop dance. a
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NEWS | COUNCIL WATCH
Ethics Training and
Peaceful Protests
BY CAROLYN CARLSON
urque city councilors got a little testy at
their Monday, June 1, meeting. They
sparred and spewed over the spending
habits of a contract attorney hired to represent
the city in its negotiations with the
Department of Justice.
Councilor Isaac Benton had included a
resolution in the meeting’s letter of
introduction asking the Bernalillo County
Commission to hear the city council’s input
about the future planning process of Santolina,
a 13,700-acre proposed mega-development on
the city’s southwest border. Councilor Trudy
Jones motioned to remove the item from the
letter of introduction, saying it was not in the
city’s jurisdiction, nor was it the city’s business
to weigh in on the pending county decision to
approve such developments.
During the discussion Democrat Councilor
Rey Garduño explained why he supports the
city council putting its two cents into the
development conversation. Republican
Councilor Dan Lewis then quipped that no
one had any idea what Garduño was talking
about. “You can excuse yourself; I’ll explain it
to you later,” Garduño said in response to the
interruption.
The letter of introduction is a city council
document that lists pieces of legislation being
introduced for consideration either at that
night’s meeting or at a future one. It is
common for items to be added at the last
minute, but it is very rare for an item to be
removed, and blocking the introduction stops
the discussion altogether. Democrats Ken
Sanchez and Klarissa Peña sided with
Republican councilors Jones, Lewis, Brad
Winter and Don Harris to remain silent and
mind their own city’s business. Councilors who
approve say it is the county’s jurisdiction, and
the city has no business interfering.
A little later in the meeting, councilors
were again riled up when they were asked to
approve an additional $280,000 contract
extension with Scott Greenwood, an Ohiobased attorney hired to negotiate on behalf of
the city with the U.S. Department of Justice,
which found city police had a pattern of
violating people’s rights and using excessive
force. Councilors balked because Greenwood
has already been paid $452,000. City auditors
recommended to the council that Greenwood
pay back about $1,288 for inappropriate
expenses such as booze at restaurants and pet
fees at hotels. Councilors postponed approving
the contract extension, saying they want to
know how much longer Greenwood will be
needed, considering the negotiations are
basically over. Chief Administrative Officer
Rob Perry argued Greenwood is important to
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the implementation of the 30-page settlement
order that was signed by U.S. District Judge
Robert Brack, and not just its negotiation.
More Burque buzz
* City Councilors passed a $505 million
budget on May 27 that boosts the bucks
available for city employee raises. The new
budget has increased slightly by 2.5 percent
from last year’s budget and will go into effect
July 1. Before dollars reach pockets, municipal
employees must first go through union
negotiations. There is enough money to give
raises of 4 percent to 1 percent of the
employee’s salary, with no raises for middle
management. Police officers will have about
$1.8 million to use within that department for
either a 2.3 percent raise for all officers or for
incentive pay for senior officers to delay
retirement.
* Local police activists held a peaceful
protest Tuesday, June 2, at Civic Plaza asking
for Mayor Berry to resign. The 35 or so
protesters say there are still major problems,
and there has not been enough improvement
within the department. The protest was held
on the one-year anniversary of a protest held
inside the mayor’s office where 13 people were
arrested.
* On June 1 a federal civil jury found that
APD Officer Russell Perea used excessive force
against a man he spotted in a parking lot
getting into a black Hummer with flames
painted on its sides. The vehicle was similar to
one police were looking for in connection to a
homicide suspect. The jury smacked Perea,
only one of four officers named in the suit, to
the tune of $200,000 in compensatory
damages, apparently finding his version of
events not credible. This will allow the case to
move forward in a separate trial against the
city for supervisory and municipal liability
regarding its hiring and training of officers like
Perea. Perea was fired in 2011 after he gave
conflicting statements regarding the on-duty
whereabouts of he and then-APD Officer Levi
Chavez on the night Levi Chavez’ wife, Tera,
was killed. Chavez was acquitted in a criminal
case, but the City and Chavez settled a civil
suit. Perea hired attorney Sam Bregman and
was able to get his job back. He was awarded
more than $200,000 in back pay. Taxpayers
once again will pay for the June 1st verdict,
the ongoing litigation and all attorneys
involved.
* Ethics training for city executives,
department heads and elected officials is in the
pipeline. The council approved a directive to
the city attorney’s office and the council staff
to come up with a comprehensive ethicstraining plan. Prompting this directive was a
couple of shady deals uncovered in several
recent audits, especially pertaining to a no-bid
$2 million contract between the police
department and Taser International, the
company that provides body cameras and
other equipment to the police department,
and former Police Chief Ray Schultz, who
negotiated the city’s deal and went to work for
the company to the tune of a contract for just
under $2 million. The tenure of Chief Schultz
coincides with the time periods the DOJ
report covers, let alone the explosion of Taser
product usage by APD.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of
the city council is set for Monday, June 15, in
the Council Chambers, which is located in the
basement of City Hall. You can also view it on
GOV TV Channel 16 or at cabq.gov/govtv. a
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OPINION | ¡ASK A MEXICAN!
Muy Caliente Summer
Beach Edition
BY GUSTAVO ARELLANO
ear Mexican: Why
are lowrider artists
obsessed with surly
clowns? I went to an
exhibition of the art of
Mr. Cartoon in
Venice Beach years
ago, and the
clowns in his art
were downright
disturbing. I’ve
seen these nasty
clowns on t-shirts
and a bunch of
other places too.
What’s up with that?
Did the whole culture
have a nasty experience at
the circus?
D
—Cirque Du So Low
Dear Gabacho: I’m answering this pregunta
not just because it’s a good one, but to teach
all the gentle readers the value of patience.
Gentle readers: This question was sent on
the first week of ¡Ask a Mexican!’s existence,
which is now over 10 years ago. I’m
finalmente getting to it because it’s about
pinche time, you know? So you, too, will get
your question you sent hace seven years
answered ... eventually. For this one, Cirque
Du So Low, it’s muy simple: Mexicans like
payasos, period. From Cepillín to Javier Solís’
legendary song “Payaso” to “The Tears of a
Clown” by Smokey Robinson and the
Miracles to the classic cholo tattoo and
mantra “Smile Now, Cry Later” (itself a
callback to the legendary oldie-but-goodie
song of the same name by Sunny & the
Sunliners) to that assassin dressed as a clown
who strolled into a narco’s party last year in
Baja California, shot him dead and escaped,
Mexicans are clown-crazy. Gabachos might
find them creepy, but we love these eternal
tricksters because they’re representations of
our id, and a reflection of the importance we
play on humor no matter how dour our
reality. I can also cite Nobel Prize laureate
Octavio Paz’ essay on masks and how clowns
are a metaphor for Mexicans, but Paz hated
pochos, so fuck him.
ear Mexican: I read just the other day
that demographers are predicting that
there will be more Mexicans than
anybody else in California in 20 years just
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from birth rate alone. Un tipo como tu tiene
que tener some brujo in him, so use your
skills, ese, and tell us what you see in the
future. Will California be
like Whittier? Or will it
resemble Rosarito, with all
the gabachos crowded into
condos near the beach?
—El Mero Panzón
del IE
Dear Badass Big-Bellied
Man of the Inland
Empire: 20 años? Try last
year, when Latinos
surpassed gabachos to
become the most populous
group in the Golden State.
Given a 2011 demographic
profile by the Pew Research
Center put Mexicans as 83 percent of
California’s Latino community, paisas and
pochos should outnumber everyone within
the end of this decade. So what does the
future hold? You’re reading it: a child of
Mexican immigrants who works a whitecollar job and whose nieces and sobrinos will
no doubt have names like Brittney and Brad.
Sorry to break it to Know Nothings, but the
Reconquista will be the most anticlimactic
event since the release of Chinese Democracy.
ear Mexican: In the newspaper today,
there was a picture of a Mexican in
Mexico grinning next to a sign that said
“Turista GO HOME!” Are Mexicans
getting so rich off money siphoning through
their illegal invaders that they no longer
need the legal stream of wealth from
tourists? And if so, why can’t they spellcheck their signs first. Would a sign
campaign also help the illegals here get the
message that they are unwelcome? Or
should we just count ourselves lucky that
the arrogant foreigners are using signs
instead of rape or guns to make their point
in a nation with such a low literacy rate?
D
—Walking Down the Beach the
Other Day, I Started Wondering …
Dear Gabacho: The sign was spelled
correctly; the tourist just happened to use
Spanglish, a language created to piss off
pendejos into flights of pendejismo. Gracias for
dejando Spanglish do its trabajo! a
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BUGS! | The BUGMan
BY RICHARD “BUGMAN” FAGERLUND
have talked about termites in the past, and
I will again in this column because all the
recent rain has really got them activated. I
turned over several pieces of wood in my yard
recently, and there was a lot of termite
activity. First, I want to focus on the species
of termites we have in New Mexico. The
eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes
flavipes) is found in most of the eastern and
central United States and as far west as
eastern New Mexico. I have found them in
Moriarty, and there is a single area in
Albuquerque where they are found, and that
is the Princess Jeanne neighborhood. This
termite is very destructive. The pest industry
likes to say that termites do more damage
than all the hurricanes, tornadoes and fires
combined. That may be close with the
eastern termite. The most common termite
in New Mexico is the arid-land termites
(Reticulitermes tibialis), and it’s not very
destructive at all compared to other species.
They will get in homes, eat the back of
Sheetrock and do minor damage to wall studs
and sill plates, but rarely do substantial
damage to a home. Nobody wants termites in
their home, and they should get them
removed, but it is not something that you
have to drop everything to do. If you are
planning on selling your home, then you
need to act as soon as possible because
nobody wants to buy a house with any kind
of termite in it.
When I do real estate WDO (Wood
Destroying Organisms) inspections and find
termite activity, I always put the specific
name of the termite on the report, including
the scientific name. I want the seller, buyer
and realtors to know that this should be
taken care of, but it isn’t an emergency, and
major damage isn’t likely. If the home is in
the Princess Jeanne area, then it probably has
eastern termites, and that is serious. I would
recommend identifying the species that is
found. I also put the scientific name of any
woodboring beetles I find, so anyone
involved in the sale of the house can find
more information about the pest and what
should be done. Of course I also recommend
that when you get a termite inspection,
especially for a real estate sale, you get an
inspector who doesn’t work for a termite
company and who doesn’t have a vested
interest in finding termites or beetles. If you
have a company you like servicing your
home, then there is no problem letting them
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inspect for termites. Hopefully, they won’t try
to scare you into doing something right away
because it is an “emergency.” There is also a
species of drywood termite found in the
Albuquerque area, and I have seen two cases
of it on the West Mesa. If you get your home
inspected for termites, make sure they know
how to find drywood termites.
Also, if you are buying a home, make sure
you get a real estate WDO report done. This
will include dry rot. Decay fungi (dry rot) can
cause severe structural damage to any wood
member. If the conditions are ideal, fungi will
feed on wood and anything made from wood
or natural cellulose fibers. All that is needed
is a source of moisture and having the wood
reach about a 20-percent moisture saturation
level. Dry rot is a serious problem in parts of
the country that are much more humid than
we are here, and is not very common in New
Mexico. There can be wood decay if some
piece of wood was exposed to a lot of
moisture, but normally, it won’t spread and
become a decay fungi. When I do WDOs for
a realtor, I will point out areas of wood decay,
but I won’t list it as dry rot unless there is a
steady source of moisture. If there is a steady
source of moisture, then a preservative should
be used to get the moisture problem fixed.
How common are termites in the
Albuquerque area? Very common. I would
suspect that if every yard in Albuquerque had
wood laying on the ground, almost all of
them will show signs of termite activity.
Termites are attracted to slab homes because
of the moisture under the slab. The arid-land
subterranean termite normally lives in dry
areas, but they need moisture, and homes are
a source of moisture. Once under a house,
they will look for sources of food, and if they
find their way into a house via an expansion
joint, they will normally start feeding on the
Sheetrock and the lower portions of a stud or
sill plate. You will see soft spots in the
Sheetrock where there may be termite
activity. In some cases there is enough buried
wood or dead stumps in an area to keep the
termites from entering a home. If a slab home
has a monolithic slab (no expansion joints),
that is also helpful.
Basically, because of the weather activity, it
would be a good idea to get a termite
inspection, but just make sure that who you
call is knowledgeable. If you have termites,
there is no reason to panic. It is not an
emergency. If you have any pest questions, you
can contact me at
askthebugman2013@gmail.com or call me at
385-2820. a
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THURSDAY JUNE 11
BUTT PLAY BASICS: EXPLORING THE BACKDOOR Learn new
techniques that could make anal play your new favorite
activity. Self Serve (3904 Central SE). $15-$20.
7:30-9pm. 265-5815. alibi.com/e/145825.
CONGREGATION ALBERT SISTERHOOD’S RUMMAGE SALE
Items include clothing of all sorts, linens, toys, books,
bicycles, CDs/DVDs, furniture and knick-knacks.
Congregation Albert (3800 Louisiana NE). $3. 5-8pm.
alibi.com/e/147369.
EXPLORA: MOTION PICTURE MATH Explore persistence of
vision with optical toys like zoetropes, flip books,
thaumatropes and a variety of computer programs. Erna
385-5163. alibi.com/e/146577.
TRANS MARCH ALBUQUERQUE 2015 A civil rights march
to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by
transgender and non-gender conforming people in
their daily lives. Concludes with a candlelight vigil.
Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico
(149 Jackson NE). 5pm. alibi.com/e/147710. See
preview box.
VIPASSANA MEDITATION AND DHARMA TALK Forty-minute
meditation followed by a Dharma talk. Albuquerque
Vipassana Center (200 Rosemont NE). Donations
accepted. 6:30-8pm. alibi.com/e/128729.
ZUMBA WITH SABRINA’S Z CREW Enjoy Latin-based and
international music while doing “exercise in disguise.”
Maple Street Dance Studio (Alley Entrance)
(3215 Central). $5 drop in, $40 for 10 classes.
5:20-6:20pm. 620-0327. alibi.com/e/144368.
EVENT | PREVIEW
COURTESY OF THE TRANSGENDER RESOURCE
CENTER OF NEW MEXICO
Community
Calendar
Fergusson Library (3700 San Mateo NE). FREE,
registration required. Noon-1pm. 888-8100.
alibi.com/e/146673.
HOBNOB AT FOUR: WHO KILLED MR. BOBBY? Guests enjoy
a full afternoon tea and then play a round of Clue with
their tablemates. St. James Tearoom (320 Osuna NE).
$43. 4-6pm. 242-3752. alibi.com/e/147375.
INTRODUCTION TO FINDING GRANTS An introduction to the
essentials of nonprofit grantseeking from foundations,
including the world of grantmakers, finding funders and
more. Main Library (501 Copper NW). 10-11:30am.
768-5131. alibi.com/e/146666.
JOIN ROLLER DERBY WITH ALBUQUERQUE ROLLER DERBY
Join the resurgence of roller derby and get trained. For
men and women of any skill level. Wells Park (6th and
Mountain). 6:30-8:30pm. 688-2426.
alibi.com/e/127826.
LOBO TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETING Be a better speaker
and leader with Toastmasters International. Enjoy
informational and entertaining prepared and impromptu
speeches. UNM Student Union Building, Atrium (ground
floor) (1 University of New Mexico). Noon-1pm.
FRIDAY JUNE 12
ABQ FOOD FRIDAYS Enjoy fine food, drinks and music in a
fun and unique atmosphere. Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza
Walk with PRIDE
PRIDE is arguably one of Albuquerque’s
best events of the year. The dance parties,
marches, educational events, resources and
all-around happenings are a vibrant and
integral part of Albuquerque’s liveliness.
The community comes together and
celebrates the importance and beauty of
diversity and does so with a shit ton of
glitter, candy, dancing, leather, music and
widespread love and support. It’s a time
when you can let your hair down and be
yourself and
command
THURSDAY collectively
respect,
visibility
and
JUNE 11
change. And while
Transgender
the sparkly magic of
Resource Center of PRIDE is
New Mexico
outrageously fun, it is
149 Jackson NE
the activism behind
alibi.com/e/147710
pride celebrations
that really provides
5pm
the energy and
momentum for such an overwhelmingly
positive and amazing celebration of human
life. This year’s Trans March, organized by
the Transgender Resource Center of New
Mexico and WORD, calls on such activism,
and does so in a way that is profoundly
important in the fight for human rights. The
march calls on the entire community to
educate themselves and others about the
discrimination, violence and other hardships
the transgender community faces, as well as
fosters a community that passionately and
intelligently demands change and equity. It
is a march to remember lives gone too soon
and an opportunity to show national
solidarity with other cities who are hosting
similar civil rights marches. This year’s event
will take place on Thursday, June 11, at 5pm.
Folks will gather at the resource center’s
new location at 149 Jackson NE for a rally
that concludes with a march to Morningside
Park. Marchers will join a candlelight vigil at
Morningside Park that begins at 7pm.
(Amelia Olson) a
(1 Civic Plaza). 4-8pm. 768-4575. alibi.com/e/144529.
ALBUCREEPY DOWNTOWN GHOST WALK Head through 1.3
miles of Albuquerque’s darker side. Hotel Andaluz
(125 Second Street NW). $18-$22. 8-9:30pm.
240-8000. alibi.com/e/139153.
CONGREGATION ALBERT SISTERHOOD’S RUMMAGE SALE
$3. 9am-3pm. See 6/11 listing.
FAMILY DANCE BREAK Join Ms. Chrissy and friends in this
creative movement class aimed for full family
participation. Studio Sway (1100 San Mateo NE). $5 per
child. 3:30-4:30pm. 710-5096. alibi.com/e/137284.
FREE COFFEE TASTING Taste all of the coffees roasted at this
Albuquerque roastery. Prosum Roasters (3228 Los
Arboles NE). 6:30-8pm. 379-5136.
alibi.com/e/143766.
HIGH DESERT ROSE GARDEN GRAND OPENING Celebrate
the opening of the Botanic Garden’s newest exhibit, which
features dozens of rare rose varieties. ABQ BioPark
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Botanic Garden (2601 Central NW). Included with
admission. 10am-2pm. 768-2000. alibi.com/e/142116.
SHAMANIC DRUM CIRCLE: JOURNEY THROUGH TRANCE A
light ceremony followed by trance drumming, with
Shamanic techniques and teachings offered. World
Studio (6300 Magpie NE, Rio Rancho). $5.
10:30am-12:30pm. 382-5275. alibi.com/e/145015.
SUMMER READING TEEN PROGRAM: DUCT TAPE WALLETS
Using the magic of duct tape, teens make their own
reusable treasure to keep. Lomas-Tramway Public Library
(908 Eastridge NE). FREE, registration required. 2-3pm.
291-6295. alibi.com/e/146680.
URBAN SHAMAN: LEARNING LODGE A class for spiritual
explorers who are looking to meet each other and grow.
All backgrounds welcome. The Kiva (3096 Rosendo
Garcia SW). $5-$25. 7-9pm. 382-5275.
alibi.com/e/108563.
SATURDAY JUNE 13
ALBUCREEPY DOWNTOWN GHOST WALK $18-$22.
8-9:30pm. See 6/12 listing.
ALBUQUERQUE OPEN SPACE SUMMER SUNSET SERIES
Featuring talks, demonstrations and shows by some of
Albuquerque’s best speakers, educators and performers.
Elena Gallegos Picnic Area (7100 Tramway NE). $2 per
vehicle. 7-8:15pm. 452-5222. alibi.com/e/142295.
ALBUQUERQUE PRIDEFEST AND PARADE New Mexico’s
largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and
queer organization creating awareness, community and
fun. Expo New Mexico (300 San Pedro NE). $15.
10am-4pm. alibi.com/e/146036.
CLOUD DANCERS THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP
FUNDRAISER An afternoon of fun, music and food to
celebrate the horsemanship triumphs of participants.
Music provided by Jeez LaWeez. La Entrada Park
(500 Jones, Corrales). Donations welcome. 3-5pm. (413)
687-5938. alibi.com/e/146271.
COOKING CLASSES Try a hands-on cooking class and create
delicious dishes with the supervision of a chef. Cinnamon
Sugar & Spice Cafe (5809 Juan Tabo NE). $40-$75.
5-8pm. 492-2119. alibi.com/e/136368.
DOWNTOWN GROWERS’ MARKET Featuring fresh produce,
local goods, kids’ activities and live music. Robinson Park
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(8th & Central). 7am-noon. 252-2959.
alibi.com/e/134044.
HEALTHY, WELLTHY, & WISE Healers and practitioners of
alternative, holistic and integrative medicine are available
all weekend. Idalia Road Marketplace (1320 Idalia NE,
Rio Rancho). 9am-2pm. 553-5591.
alibi.com/e/145229.
HEIGHTS SUMMERFEST Featuring food and drink from local
vendors, as well as shopping and live music, provided by
local bands and national headliner Smash Mouth. North
Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center
(7521 Carmel NE). 4-9:30pm. 291-9332.
alibi.com/e/142118.
HERO CHILDREN OF THE CAMINO REAL A talk with wellknown folklorist and historian Enrique Lamadrid. Casa
San Ysidro (973 Old Church, Corrales). 1-4pm.
897-8828. alibi.com/e/144755.
HUG-A-HORSE COMMUNITY DAY Featuring food,
horsemanship demonstrations, live music, children’s
games, pony rides, ranch tours and a silent auction.
Walkin N Circles Ranch (198 Weimer, Stanley).
10am-3pm. alibi.com/e/147373.
JEOPARDY! Three panels made up of program attendees play
Jeopardy!, focusing on heroes, heroines and extraordinary
places and things. Esther Bone Memorial Library
(950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho). 10am-noon. 891-5012.
alibi.com/e/147367.
JOIN ROLLER DERBY WITH ALBUQUERQUE ROLLER DERBY
10am-noon. See 6/11 listing.
JUGAMOS JUNTOS: CANTANDO LA CULTURA Featuring
hands-on art activities, bilingual sing-alongs, storytelling,
cooking and outdoor activities. National Hispanic Cultural
Center (1701 Fourth Street SW). 10:30am-noon.
246-2261. alibi.com/e/147289.
LOS LUNAS DOWSERS JUNE MEETING Featuring guest
speaker Linda Moulton Howe. Los Lunas (old) Public
Health Office (1000 N. Main, Los Lunas). $13-$15.
1-5pm. 865-4648. alibi.com/e/144432.
LUCKY PAWS VAN ON THE MOVE Off site pet adoption.
PetSmart (10248 Coors Bypass NW). 10am-4pm.
alibi.com/e/147315.
NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY Celebrate the great outdoors
with a variety of fun events during National Get Outdoors
Day. Tingley Beach (1800 Tingley SW). Noon-4pm.
768-2000. alibi.com/e/146698.
NATIVE PLANT MEDICINE: WILD HERBS OF NEW MEXICO
Learn about wild New Mexico herbs in a lecture and
discussion-style class, and then experience many of them
as living beings during a field trip. The Source
(1111 Carlisle SE). $48. 10am-noon. 265-5900.
alibi.com/e/132912.
POLLINATOR WEEK KICKOFF EVENT Featuring Les Crowder, a
renowned beekeeper and author of Top-Bar Beekeeping.
Bosque School (4000 Learning NW). $15. 6-8:30pm.
alibi.com/e/145821.
POPEJOY HALL’S 12TH ANNUAL GALA An evening of
elegance, fine dining, dancing and spectacular auction
items, as well as a performance by Rick Michel and his
band. Sandia Resort & Casino (30 Rainbow NE).
$175-$1,500. 6pm. 277-2159. alibi.com/e/136577.
QI REVOLUTION HEALING EVENT Featuring breathwork,
Qigong, yoga, strength training and food healing in a
heart-aligned space. Santa Fe Convention Center (201 W.
Marcy, Santa Fe). $149. 9am-7pm. (800) 298-8970.
alibi.com/e/145130.
SANTA FE YOUNG EAGLE FLIGHT RALLY The Experimental
Aircraft Association hosts a rally for young people to have
a chance to take to the skies. Sierra Aviation/Santa Fe
Municipal Airport (87 Aviation, Santa Fe). 8:30-11:30am.
alibi.com/e/146231.
TVS & ANTENNAS Learn from the master of TV reception
about how to get more stations with no monthly fees and
more. Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity ReStore
(4900 Menaul NE). 10-11am. 265-0057.
alibi.com/e/146488.
WOMEN’S WELLNESS EVENT Featuring free kinesiology
screenings, osteoporosis screenings, yoga, zumba,
product sampling and foot detox. Tech Love
(3901 Central NE). $20. 10am. 50522035410.
alibi.com/e/146584.
ZUMBA MASTERCLASS WITH ZJ’S LISA KNIGHT AND JASON
OLSON Meet new zumba jammers, and show off your New
Mexico style. Latin Fusion Fitness (475 Coors NW). $10.
6:30-8pm. 620-0327. alibi.com/e/144364.
ZUMBA WITH ANA QUINTANA-SANCHEZ Join the fitness
dance party. Studio Sway (1100 San Mateo NE). $5.
10:45-11:45am. 710-5096. alibi.com/e/145932.
SUNDAY JUNE 14
AFRODANSASANA SUMMER YOGA/DANCE WORKSHOPS An
exhilarating movement workshop fusing Afro-Caribbean
dance with yoga asana. Body Motion Studios
(105 Jefferson NE). $12-$15. 10:30am-noon.
907-9334. alibi.com/e/147326.
ALIGN UP FOUR WEEK WORKSHOP SERIES FOR VETERANS
Learn a relaxation circuit training that is designed to heal
trauma survivors. Orange Yoga (7528 Fourth Street NW).
$40 for all four sessions. 1-4pm. (917) 535-9530.
alibi.com/e/145123.
CONGREGATION ALBERT SISTERHOOD’S RUMMAGE SALE
$3. 9am-4pm. See 6/11 listing.
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES SERIES: SONIA NAZARIO Join in
for a monthly lecture series in conjunction with the
museum’s new history exhibit, Only in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
(2000 Mountain NW). 1-2pm. 243-7255.
alibi.com/e/142119.
DRUM JOURNEY: URBAN SHAMAN Experience a powerful
journey through sound, and tap into your own
personal abilities for healing and growth. The Source
(1111 Carlisle SE). $10. 4:30-6pm. 382-5275.
alibi.com/e/108611.
HEALTHY, WELLTHY, & WISE 10am-2pm. See 6/13 listing.
LECTURE: US/CUBA UPDATE—WHAT’S NEXT? A lecture with
guest speaker Dr. Nelson Valdes, a leading expert on
Cuba and a retired professor from UNM. Albuquerque
Museum of Art and History (2000 Mountain NW).
$15-$20. 3-5pm. 243-7255. alibi.com/e/145069.
LUCKY PAWS VAN ON THE MOVE 10am-4pm. See 6/13
listing.
MEDITATION FOR KIDS Children learn how to build a space
of inner strength and confidence by developing their good
qualities. Kadampa Meditation Center
(8701 Comanche NE). $3 per child suggested donation,
parents free. 10-11:30am. 292-5293.
alibi.com/e/145358.
PRAYERS FOR WORLD PEACE Bring more peace and
happiness into our world by learning to cherish others,
overcome anger and deal with stress. Kadampa
Meditation Center (8701 Comanche NE). $10 suggested
donation. 10-11:30am. 292-5293. alibi.com/e/145354.
PUBLIC MEDITATION SITTING Join in for a public sitting.
Meditation instruction is available upon request.
Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center
(1102 Mountain NW). 10am-noon. 717-2486.
alibi.com/e/132001.
QI REVOLUTION HEALING EVENT $149. 9am-7pm. See
6/13 listing.
RAIL YARDS MARKET 2015 Bring the community together
with food, art, music, fun, learning and creativity.
Albuquerque Rail Yards (777 First Street SW). 9am-1pm.
alibi.com/e/141148.
SOLAR OBSERVING Learn about the analemma kiosk, and
catch views of sunspots and prominences through solar
telescopes. Cerrillos Hills State Park (Santa Fe County
Road 59, Cerrillos). $5 per vehicle. 11am-1pm.
474-0196. alibi.com/e/144500.
SOURCINGS: FREE MONTHLY FAIR Source practitioners
provide health offerings, including yoga, life coaching and
more. Michael Thomas Coffee (1111 Carlisle SE).
11am-2pm. 265-5900. alibi.com/e/145949.
WILD ABOUT WEEDS! A plant identification workshop and
cooking demonstration with Dara Saville of Albuquerque
Herbalism. Open Space Visitor Center (6500 Coors NW).
FREE, registration required. 11am-1:30pm. 897-8831.
alibi.com/e/142120.
MONDAY JUNE 15
CHILDREN’S HULA CLASS Introduction to the basic hand
and foot movements of hula, Hawaii’s cultural dance.
Farfesha World Dance Studio (9577 Osuna NE). $45.
4:15-5:15pm. 440-5295. alibi.com/e/144550.
CONGREGATION ALBERT SISTERHOOD’S RUMMAGE SALE
10am-2pm. See 6/11 listing.
FREE TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER TOURNAMENTS Don’t know
how to play? They’ll teach you. Players of all levels
welcome. The Barley Room (5200 Eubank NE). 7pm.
(480) 320-0531. alibi.com/e/139863.
GENTLE YIN-STYLE YOGA This welcoming, all-levels class
provides gentle movements to release tension from the
shoulders, back and hips. You! Inspired Fitness
(1761 Bellamah NW). $10. 6:45-7:45pm. 433-8685.
alibi.com/e/125332.
HEART OF RECOVERY MEDITATION GROUP A 20-minute
sitting meditation, a reading and group discussion,
followed by announcements and a brief closing
meditation. Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center
(1102 Mountain NW). $5. 6-7:30pm. 717-2486.
alibi.com/e/141104.
INTRO TO POLE DANCING Learn the athletic art of pole
dancing with the best in the Southwest. Southwest Pole
Dancing (107 Jefferson NE). $15. 5:30-6:25pm.
967-8799. alibi.com/e/134809.
JUNIOR ZOOKEEPER CAMP FOR KIDS Children (8-12
years old) learn about zookeeping techniques, animal
enrichment, basic biology of native wildlife and plants,
and more. Wildlife West (87 North Frontage Rd,
Edgewood). $25-$60. 9am-noon. 281-7655.
alibi.com/e/146243.
PET CARE BASICS WITH ANIMAL HUMANE NEW MEXICO
Children learn about responsible pet ownership while
taking turns choosing pet care items from a grab bag.
Alamosa Library (6900 Gonzales SW).
10:30-11:30am. 768-5170. alibi.com/e/145823.
QI REVOLUTION HEALING EVENT $149. 9am-7pm. See
6/13 listing.
TODDLER TIME A chance for toddlers 4 and under to
explore early-childhood exhibit areas, enjoy stories and
join in a music jam. Explora! (1701 Mountain NW).
Included with admission. 9am. 224-8300.
alibi.com/e/129385.
TRIBAL STYLE BELLY DANCE Students learn the core
language of tribal-style belly dance, including footwork,
conditioning, layering techniques and finger cymbals.
Maple Street Dance Studio (Alley Entrance)
(3215 Central). $15. 5:30pm. alibi.com/e/140377.
TUESDAY JUNE 16
ABQ DOULA MEET AND GREET Designed for expectant
parents who are interested in learning more about
doulas or if a doula is right for them. Inspired Birth and
Families (6855 Fourth Street NW). 6pm. 232-2772.
alibi.com/e/129495.
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION MONTHLY
DINNER MEETING Featuring guest speakers who share
their experiences and tips for all aspects of a woman’s
life. MCM Elegante Hotel (2020 Menaul NE). $17.
5:30-7:30pm. alibi.com/e/115411.
¡BAILE! CASINO/CUBAN-STYLE SALSA AND RUEDA DE
CASINO DANCE CLASSES Taught by Sarita Streng, Nick
Babic, Adam “El Caballo” Metcalf, Larry Heard and
Rueda 505 Friends. National Hispanic Cultural Center
(1701 Fourth Street SW). $5-$10 per class (pay what
you can). 6-8pm. 246-2261. alibi.com/e/147290.
BALLET-AFRIQUE CONTEMPORARY DANCE FUSION
Exuberantly graceful and totally accessible movement
to express your natural joy and discover your inner
strength and elegance. Maple Street Dance Studio
(Alley Entrance) (3215 Central). $12-$15 sliding scale.
5:30-7pm. 366-4982. alibi.com/e/143644.
BEGINNING MODERN DANCE Designed to introduce
students to the movement and ideas of modern dance.
Maple Street Dance Space (3215 Central NE). $10.
4-5:15pm. 366-4982. alibi.com/e/139446.
BENTLEY ZUMBA Whether you’re a newcomer or seasoned
dancer, front row or back, everyone has a great time in
zumba. Form Studio (3001 Monte Vista NE). $5
walk-in. 4:30-5:30pm. 489-9168.
alibi.com/e/144618.
BOSQUE MOONLIGHT HIKE Discover the active night life of
the Bosque on this guided tour. Tingley Beach
(1800 Tingley SW). $6-$10, FREE for children under 3.
7:30-9pm. 768-2000. alibi.com/e/147318.
FINAL JEOPARDY! The winners from the June 13th
competition face off in Final Jeopardy! The champion
wins a $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. Esther
Bone Memorial Library (950 Pinetree SE, Rio Rancho).
6:30-7:30pm. 891-5012. alibi.com/e/147368.
JOIN ROLLER DERBY WITH ALBUQUERQUE ROLLER
DERBY 6:30-8:30pm. See 6/11 listing.
JUNIOR ZOOKEEPER CAMP FOR KIDS $25-$60.
9am-noon. See 6/15 listing.
MASTERING THE BJ: INTERACTIVE SKILLS Bulk up your
blowjob résumé with this hands-on (a dildo) workshop
taught by manager Hunter Riley. Self Serve
(3904 Central SE). $15-$20. 7:30-9pm. 265-5815.
alibi.com/e/145826.
MELLOW YOGA For baby boomers, office workers and
people who aren’t as active as they’d like to be. Form
Studio (3001 Monte Vista NE). $12-$100. 7-8pm.
433-8685. alibi.com/e/107207.
MOGADAO MORNING MEDICAL QIGONG Qigong
therapeutic movement to build Qi. UNM Center for Life
(4700 Jefferson NE). $10. 11am-noon. 400-4140.
alibi.com/e/145207.
PIRATE ETIQUETTE TEA Ye shall be served a three-course
meal of afternoon tea, while interacting with an
outrageous pirate duo. St. James Tearoom
(320 Osuna NE). $40-$47. 6:30-8:30pm. 242-3752.
alibi.com/e/147376.
POSTPARTUM GROUP A gathering for new parents and
their babies; older children are welcome too. Inspired
Birth and Families (6855 Fourth Street NW).
10am-noon. 232-2772. alibi.com/e/141943.
PRENATAL YOGA Explore ways to reduce the aches and
pains that accompany pregnancy while preparing for
your journey in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Inspired Birth and Families (6855 Fourth Street NW).
$10. 5:30pm. 232-2772. alibi.com/e/129622.
QI REVOLUTION HEALING EVENT $149. 9am-7pm. See
6/13 listing.
TUESDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE All-ages swing dance with
beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons. Heights
Community Center (823 Buena Vista SE). $4.
7-10:30pm. 710-3840. alibi.com/e/137556.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 17
3RD ANNUAL SENATOR MICHAEL PADILLA JOB FAIR A great
way for individuals to meet with prospective employers.
Harrison Middle School (3912 Isleta SW). 10am-2pm.
alibi.com/e/147374.
ALL LEVELS MORNING YOGA Class uses deliberate
movements and attention to the breath to reinforce the
mind-body connection, while strengthening the body and
relieving stress. You! Inspired Fitness
(1761 Bellamah NW). $10. 9:15-10:15am.
alibi.com/e/143036.
BABYWEARING BASICS Learn about the different types of
carriers on the market, how to choose a carrier, basic
babywearing safety and more. Inspired Birth and Families
(6855 Fourth Street NW). $8 single/$12 couple. 6pm.
232-2772. alibi.com/e/141974.
BACKGAMMON INSTRUCTION AND MATCH A terrific
opportunity to learn the game, meet interesting, new
people and participate in matches. Flying Star Café
(723 Silver SW). 6-9pm. (201) 454-3989.
alibi.com/e/135300.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES Learn cha cha, swing, rumba,
waltz, tango, country, salsa and more. Maple Street Dance
Studio (Alley Entrance) (3215 Central). $10.
7:15-8:15pm. (801) 842-9731. alibi.com/e/144670.
BEYOND MEDITATION: COMMUNITY HU CHANT Join likeminded people in singing HU, a universal love song to the
Divine. The Source (1111 Carlisle SE). 5-5:30pm.
265-7388. alibi.com/e/138340.
BREASTFEEDING GROUP Enjoy some light, healthy snacks
and the company of other moms and their babies. Dar a
Luz Birth & Health Center (7708 Fourth Street NW, Los
Ranchos). 10am-noon. 924-2229. alibi.com/e/132159.
BUSINESS PLAN TOOLKIT This session focuses on “Financial
Statements.” WESST Enterprise Center
(609 Broadway NE). $139-$159. 5:30-7:30pm.
246-6900. alibi.com/e/147366.
HERBALISM SERIES 1 Learn how herbs can treat many acute
and chronic illnesses. The Source (1111 Carlisle SE).
$160. 6-8pm. 265-5900. alibi.com/e/140357.
JUNIOR ZOOKEEPER CAMP FOR KIDS $25-$60. 9am-noon.
See 6/15 listing.
SENIOR YOGA This welcoming practice helps seniors build
and maintain muscle tone, bone density and balance with
gentle standing poses. You! Inspired Fitness
(1761 Bellamah NW). $10. 10:45-11:45am.
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feAture | Pride
A New Hope
Ellen Harry talks about her experience being out and trans*
BY M. BRIANNA STALLINGS
eventeen million television viewers were
agog this April when former Olympian and
current reality TV star Bruce Jenner sat
down with Diane Sawyer and revealed that
she identifies as a woman. It’s a revelation
given even more exposure with the release of
the July issue of Vanity Fair, featuring new
woman Caitlyn Jenner on the cover. It is in
these highly publicized moments that we must
acknowledge the vast differences between
Jenner’s life and the lives of other trans* folk
(the asterisk denotes an umbrella usage for
trans, including transgender, transsexual, crossdresser, gender fluid, agender, etc.).
Jenner’s net worth of $100 million allows
her to pursue everything associated with a
transition—hormone replacement therapy
(aka HRT), feminization laryngoplasty,
implants and, perhaps, gender affirmation
surgery—some of which the average trans*
person may need but not be able to afford.
Which brings me to my next point—the
agency of independent wealth versus the perils
of employment while trans*. Unlike the
majority of her compatriots in transition,
Jenner doesn’t have to worry about finding a
job, facing workplace harassment or wrongful
termination.
Because of all of those resources, Jenner has
the means to choose this life and identity. For
people like 29-year-old Ellen Harry, however,
the ability to make such choices can seem
nonexistent. I should know; she’s my fiancée.
Let’s skip the clichés associated with the
trans* coming out narrative: No legal name
disclosed. No “Before & After” pictures or
discussions of genitals. No expressions of slackjawed shock at this disclosure. Ellen is Ellen.
She loves Star Wars and Hello Kitty; tinned
oysters and black lace blouses; Metallica,
Morrissey and The Mountain Goats. She is a
cellist, a historian, a landscaper, a gamer and a
line cook. Ellen is argumentative and bratty,
gracious and moody. She and booze have been
fast friends. She is a person, not a martyr or a
superhero.
Ellen, whose treatment has been in full
force since Oct. 15, 2014, spoke with me about
the clarity of HRT, the stickiness of
terminology surrounding the trans*
experience, how her coming out has been
received and her hopes for the future.
S
What changes have you noticed since you began
HRT?
Before, my thoughts, emotions, my entire
existence—day to day or even moment to
moment—were shaky. With HRT, it’s akin to
when you look at a blurry image through a
focused lens. My thoughts are easier to
articulate; my emotions make sense to me. I
attribute that to having my brain functioning
PHOTO BY ERIC WILLIAMS • ERICWPHOTO.COM
Ellen Harry, left, and M. Brianna Stallings
With HRT ... my emotions make
sense to me. I attribute that to
having my brain functioning in
the right chemical soup.
in the right chemical soup.
It’s such a relief to finally be able to see the
world, like the first time I put on glasses. It’s
that same sensation of “Wow, I’ve been
spending so much time missing all of this.”
Even though you have the Affordable Care Act to
cover the majority of your health care concerns,
how much do you think your meds would cost if
you were paying for them out of pocket?
That I couldn’t begin to estimate. Before the
PPACA Medicaid expansion went into effect
in 2014, I didn’t have any options. Before I
had a doctor, I had to find [the meds] from
online overseas pharmacies that don’t require
a prescription. Places based in India, Pakistan,
China, etc.
Tell us about your experiences with doctors.
I was optimistic with my doctor when I first
saw her. I was to list any substances I was
using. Initially, I didn’t think to mention the
spironolactone (an androgen suppressant) or
the estrogen. Then, at the last 10 to 15
seconds, I put them down, thinking, “Eh, what
the hell?”
She surprised me by saying, “I assume
you’re a transgender woman, and are taking
these for that purpose,” and I said yes. Then
she gave me prescriptions for both. She
referred me to a nurse practitioner in
endocrinology who, with the two of them
together, managed the first few months of my
treatment extremely well.
However, my nurse practitioner was
completely not up to the task and stopped
seeing me. My doctor tried to pass me off on
UNM Endocrinology with a referral—one
which turns out to have a two-year waiting
list—while I was in the middle of treatment.
Every day that goes by when my hormones
aren’t in the proper balance after I’ve already
started a full regimen of treatment can have
consequences.
UPDATE: After our interview Ellen discovered
that her hormone levels were within normal range
for this stage of her treatment. She was also
referred to—and subsequently scheduled an
appointment with—a local endocrinology practice.
Two questions: What are your thoughts on MTF
(“male-to-female”) as a term? And how do you
feel about the word “transition” being applied to
your experience?
I absolutely cannot stand either one. I think
they’re awful, even though they’re often used
by trans* people. For example, “MTF”: To me
that doesn’t make sense, to say “when I was a
man” or “when I was a woman.” It almost
seems like something you’d hear a bigot say:
“when they were a man.” It’s like implying
that gay people weren’t born gay. What kind of
sense would it make to say, “You just came out
of the closet; what’s it like since you became
gay?” That wouldn’t hold up under any kind of
scrutiny.
But I can understand why it’s such a
compulsion to become this different person
from who you were. I think that’s part of
referring to one’s past life as “when I was a ...”
There can be an impulse to become
completely different to prove you’re a gender
that people have not perceived you as. You
constantly have to prove your credibility as a
sentient being when you’re trans*.
Then the second term, “transition,” is
essentially the same thing for me. I use
“treatment.” I use “hormone replacement
therapy.” Those are fine. They describe an
actual part of being transgender. But the idea
of “transitioning” from one gender to another
seems inaccurate. I’m not transitioning from
male to female; I’ve always been a female
because that’s the way I was born. I simply had
the incorrect hormones and primary/secondary
sex characteristics.
How has your coming out been received by
family?
With my father, who moved to Portland last
year, it was pretty much a nonstarter. He used
to be thoughtful and engaged; now he’s a
Christian Conservative. So yeah, I didn’t want
to tell him. My mother and brother have been
very supportive. I’ve hinted—and directly
said—things over the course of my entire life
to them about this, so they’ve been fine for the
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most part. My mother does seem to have a
leisurely attitude toward it sometimes. She can
be bad about respecting me, about
misgendering me as male.
Your mother has told me that she knew she’d
misgendered you, and that she felt guilty. She
realized what she was doing and tried to correct
it. So she is aware.
I know. Part of me thought for the longest
time, “Mistakes will be made. This sort of
thing will happen, and I should be patient
because they are supportive.” Still, I do feel
that I have been extremely patient.
What about with friends?
Most of my friends in Albuquerque were high
school friends that I made based on the
premise that I was male. Over time we just
drifted away, and it didn’t seem like I would
still be able to relate to them. Another group
of friends disowned me after I came out. There
is one old friend here who I hardly see, but
that’s because we’re both flakes (laughs), but
she’s fine with it. I have friends that I live right
next to as well. My other supportive friends
are in cities like Chicago, Austin or Portland.
Co-workers?
Initially, I thought I could skate through at
work, that being misgendered and misnamed
would not affect me. But I realized that I
couldn’t do it. I was getting desperate to the
point that I was either looking for other jobs
or had to come out.
One of my coworkers—I’ll call her M—
noticed that my chest was enlarging, that I
had tits, and asked me what was going on. I
think it was half curiosity and half “Where can
I get some?” [laughs] It was a spur-of-themoment thing where I flat out told the truth.
Honesty is something that my relationship
with you has helped me with; I’m less inclined
to bullshit people.
And about your bosses? I know that you have two.
There’s the front of house manager. She is the
wife and co-owner. Then there’s the kitchen
manager who I work for.
The wife actually noticed first, before
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anyone else. She’d been cool with me before
that. She probably thought, “What a nice
young man.” But as soon as she noticed, her
attitude darkened. She still refers to me as
“he,” “him” and “his.” I have not spoken to
her directly about it because I assumed that
she would either ask me about it or just take
the hint from the way others were referring to
me. But that wasn’t the case.
When I came out to my boss, he was
befuddled at first, but then said it was fine. I
was elated. Then on Monday, he had this fasttalking under-his-breath equivocating tone.
He said, “We talked about this over the
weekend. Is it alright if we refer to you as
‘Harry’? It can be short for Harriet.” First of all,
that’s not my name. And secondly, no. Harry is
not short for Harriet in anybody’s conception.
I was stunned. I was being negated right then
and there.
Now my boss finally makes the effort. He
calls me Ellen, my real name, not my legal
name. He does still misgender me
sometimes—referring to me in the
masculine—but he corrects himself. My other
boss still refuses, though she has been slightly
more polite to me recently.
What is your ideal future, say, one to five years
from now? Where do you see yourself?
The problem is it’s so daunting to know that
when you were 14, you had a lot of promise,
but you obliterated it for all those years
because of the craziness and self torture.
Essentially, starting your life as a person at 30
is problematic, so I’m taking that realistically,
as I imagine a lot of trans* people my age—or
even older—have to do.
Since I have given up music for now (my
music career crashed and burned due to theft),
I have concentrated on the other thing that I
love: cooking. I’d like to move up the rungs,
from line cook to head cook to sous chef, in a
more food-oriented town than Albuquerque. I
love Austin, but I do acknowledge that it’s in
Texas [laughs]. Portland is a bit of a sister city
to Austin but is in a much more hospitable
state, as is Seattle. It would be lovely to get out
and do that. I would like to have a tiny house
or an RV, to move somewhere reasonable, and
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You Are Not Alone
How the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico is saving lives
BY AMELIA OLSON
s I waited in the lobby of the new location
of the Transgender Resource Center of
New Mexico to meet with cofounder and
Associate Director Zane Stephens, there was a
group of about five people passionately
discussing Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair debut.
Everyone agreed Caitlyn looked wonderful;
everyone also hoped that the media wouldn’t
screw this one up—that the coverage of her
transition would be intelligent and positive.
Still, I can’t help but be nervous about Vanity
Fair and people like the Kardashians, both
entities draped in tremendous privilege,
helping to shape the cultural narrative and
understanding of trans families and
community. When Stephens and I do
eventually meet in his office, I ask him what
he thinks of it all. He says he is happy for
Jenner, but makes it clear that the privilege
folks like Caitlyn have with their transition is
starkly different than that of the majority of
the community. “Very few trans people will
ever, ever, ever have the opportunity to
transition that way,” Stephens acknowledges.
Though the experience of transition is
different for every single person, a quick look
through the most recent executive summary of
the National Center for Transgender Equality
and the National Gay and Lesbian Task
Force’s “Injustice at Every Turn” study reveals
haunting findings. Forty-one percent of
participants reported trying to end their own
lives, four times the rate of the general
population. Sixty-one percent admitted to
being the victim of physical assault, and 64
percent reported being sexually assaulted.
Trans folks also experience more subtle, but
equally devastating, difficulties when it comes
to things like economic stability. Respondents
were four times more likely to have a
household income of less than $10,000
compared to the general population. When
considering 26 percent of participants reported
having lost a job due to being transgender or
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trace why homelessness is so widely
experienced. And even if trans folks had found
themselves fortunately employed, 90 percent
reported experiencing harassment,
mistreatment or discrimination on the job,
even going as far as hiding who they were to
try to avoid mistreatment.
The community as a whole, and in
particular trans people of color, is vulnerable
in every single aspect of both basic needs and
general safety. And with so many individuals
lacking the support of their families of origin,
they can sometimes be pushed to the edge of
society and forced to consider new means of
survival that unsurprisingly endanger them
even further. As a country that has evolved so
drastically in terms of civil rights over the past
50 years, how is it that we have an entire
community being silenced, killed, raped and
forgotten? Part of that answer can be found in
what we as a culture assume about transgender
people, and how we do or do not choose to
modify our thinking and behavior.
The National Center for Transgender
Equality defines transgender as “a term for
people whose gender identity, expression or
behavior is different from those typically
associated with their assigned sex at birth.”
And though the definition is admittedly
broad, TGRCNM focuses less on initial
language and more on an open door policy of
support. “People who are questioning or are
uncertain, we are happy to give them the
support they need to make those decisions
about their identity. We are here to provide
the information necessary to help people make
decisions for themselves,” Stephens said. The
center is trying to offer people of all walks of
life the emotional and pragmatic support they
so clearly and desperately need, while also
educating the rest of the community about
trans lives and becoming supportive allies.
We can look to the TGRCNM for
education on becoming better allies and to
learn ways to show support to our trans
community as a whole. One such way is by
participating in the resource center’s
Transgender 101 class, a class that runs about
an hour long and covers basic do’s and don’ts,
alongside offering an open dialogue about
what it is, isn’t and might mean to be
transgender. It also allows people an
emotionally safe environment to ask questions
they might have. “I think we’ve done the class
at least 500 times in the last couple years,”
Stephens says, and he goes on to encourage all
employers to enroll in the class. “It’s our entire
community’s responsibility.” Parents are also
encouraged and welcome to take the class or
visit the center during drop-in hours. The
support of family of origin, employers and
overall community really is a matter of life and
death and should be one of the top priorities
in our homes, our cities, our states and our
nation.
At TGRCNM all people are welcome;
some come to simply sit in a safe room and
take a deep breath before trying to assemble a
strategy in survival for the day. “If you say you
belong here, we say we agree,” Stephens
promises. The resource center offers a legal
clinic, computer lab, free counseling, HIV
testing, youth groups, referrals to resources,
harm reduction services and hosts a variety of
support groups throughout the month at
various times. They also help with things like
job counseling, building interview skills and
résumé assistance. And while the resources the
center offers are unimaginably important, the
center is, above all, a place for individuals to
feel safe, loved and not invisible.
For folks who feel isolated from their peers
or families, are questioning, identify as trans or
anything in between, the resource center is
open Monday-Saturday, 1pm-6pm, and is
located at 149 Jackson NE. Their number is
200-9086, and you can either call or simply
drop by during open hours. You can also visit
their website at tgrcnm.org. “We are trying to
help people create new attachments and know
that they are worthy, and they are cared about,
and we love them, and they’re not all by
themselves. That they have family. That
whatever behaviors they do or don’t have will
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ARTs | fEATuRE
The Emerging Voice of
The Verging Cities
An interview with poet Natalie Scenters-Zapico
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With the purchase of two
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Mon-Thu 11am-9pm Fri 10am-9pm
Natalie Scenters-Zapico
presents The Verging
Cities
4410 Wyoming NE STE N
ABQ NM 505-503-4372
Thursday, June 11, 7pm
Bookworks
4022 Rio Grande NW
344-8139 or bkwrks.com
BY M. BRIANNA STALLINGS
cclaimed poet Natalie Scenters-Zapico
was my Intro to Creative Writing teacher
when I returned to UNM in 2012 to earn
my English degree. Within days of our
meeting, she realized I was too old and
experienced to be limited to this required
class, so she encouraged me to work as a slush
reader with the Blue Mesa Review, UNM’s
MFA-run literary magazine. It was exactly the
vote of confidence that I, a working-class adult
college student decades older than my peers,
needed. Now a resident of Salt Lake City,
Scenters-Zapico’s poems have appeared in
journals like American Poets and The Believer.
With her debut collection The Verging
Cities, I began to understand Scenters-Zapico
as a poet. Published by the Center for Literary
Publishing at Colorado State University in the
Mountain West Poetry Series, The Verging
Cities’ four sections give voice to ScentersZapico’s specific borderland experience (of El
Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico). Santa Fe
University of Art & Design chair Dana Levin
praises the book, saying that “Scenters-Zapico
writes a rich, dark poetry of witness.” ScentersZapico will read selections from The Verging
Cities at 7pm on Thursday, June 11, at
A
Bookworks (4022 Rio Grande NW).
During an email exchange with the Alibi,
Scenters-Zapico shares how her upbringing
shaped her creative voice, her revision process,
the format of The Verging Cities, and how her
new town of SLC will add a new dimension to
her borderland poetics.
The collection focuses on life in these two
cities on the US-Mexico border—the heat,
drunken nights in cheap bars, immigrants
suffocating from thirst and the struggles of a
man called Angel. Scenters-Zapico says that
“the border has both conjured me into
existence and haunted me since then.
“When I was working on this book, I was
living in Albuquerque and was so terribly
homesick for my sister cities,” Scenters-Zapico
continues. “This book is my love letter to the
border. It is a place that I may never escape. It
is a place that prods me to speak, but wants me
quiet at the same time.”
The poet spent five years working on The
Verging Cities. “I really believe in giving time
and space to the poem so that you can see new
ways into it. Sometimes revision is surgical in
that you have to remove things from it
carefully; sometimes revision requires a major
rewrite—either way, if you’re not seeing a new
way in, both can be difficult.”
The collection is divided into four sections:
“Con/verge,” “Di/verge,” “Re/Merge” and,
finally, “Verge.” Scenters-Zapico explains that
“the form of The Verging Cities as a book came
from my interest in viewing the El Paso-Cd.
Juárez border as existing on the verge, the
beginning of one thing and the end of another
in constant rotation. I like the idea that each
section captures both a different way of
viewing the border, but also a different place
in the relationship between the speaker and
the Angel figure that appears in the book.”
When asked if she considers her poetry to
be political, Scenters-Zapico said that she’s
“hesitant to consider myself a political poet,”
and that moreover, she doesn’t “view the
border as a political event. It is more than
immigration, femicide and narco-violence.
The border as a place of imagination runs
much deeper than that.”
Despite its distance from her hometown,
Albuquerque is still closer than ScentersZapico’s current residence of Salt Lake City.
When asked how it feels to be there, she
replied, “The border is my imaginative
playground no matter where I find myself
physically tied at the moment. Salt Lake City
is home to a new set of poems, a new project
that still exists on the border but under a more
snow-fogged lens.” a
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Arts & Lit
Calendar
THURSDAY JUNE 11
WORDS
STAGE
BOOKWORKS The Verging Cities. Natalie Scenters-Zapico
presents her new collection of poetry. 7pm. 344-8139.
alibi.com/e/147347. See “Arts Feature.”
ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE Spamalot. Lovingly ripped
from the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this
play retells the legend of King Arthur and his knights. Runs
through 6/14. $12-$24. 7:30-10pm. 242-4750.
alibi.com/e/142161.
BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE AND IMPROV THEATRE THE
SHOW. Live comedy and improv. $8-$10. 8-9pm.
alibi.com/e/146553. Also, Comedy? Albuquerque’s DIY
comedy troupe provides improv, sketch and music. $8.
9:30pm. 404-1578. alibi.com/e/135339.
CELL THEATRE The Seven. $35-$40. 8pm. See 6/11 listing.
DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE The Most Fabulous Story Ever
Told. A satirical tale of the world’s first loves, set
throughout the Old Testament and into modern day New
York City. For mature audiences only. Runs through 6/28.
$10. 8pm. 881-0503. alibi.com/e/145785.
FOUL PLAY CAFE, Sheraton Uptown Murder at the Abilene
Saloon. When murder raises its ugly head, it’s up to
famous Western legend Trale Horner to save the day in this
special dinner theater. $57. 7:30-10pm. 377-9593.
alibi.com/e/143165.
HARRY E. KINNEY CIVIC PLAZA Shakespeare on the Plaza.
$10-$15. 7:30-10:30pm. See 6/11 listing.
SKYLIGHT, Santa Fe Bonkerz Comedy: A Hick & A Chick.
Featuring Benjie Wright from “Nashville Star” and Lang
Parker from “Last Comic Standing.” $10. 8pm. (505)
982-0775. alibi.com/e/146164.
THE VORTEX THEATRE Red Herring. A fast-paced noir comedy
about love and espionage during the Cold War. Runs
through 6/13. $22. 7:30pm. 247-8600.
alibi.com/e/143908.
ART
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL, Santa Fe Review Santa Fe
International Photography Festival. Event offers
photographers, photo enthusiasts, collectors and the
public a spectacular showcase of outstanding
photographic talent from around the globe. 984-8353.
alibi.com/e/141063.
INART GALLERY, Santa Fe Santa Fe Plein Air Festival. Fifty
juried US artists paint daily outdoors as part of this
special festival. alibi.com/e/139075.
STAGE
CELL THEATRE The Seven. Featuring a wealth of talented
theater artists who intensely collaborate to deliver seven
world-premiere works to the stage. Runs through 6/14.
$35-$40. 8pm. 766-9412. alibi.com/e/145906.
HARRY E. KINNEY CIVIC PLAZA Shakespeare on the Plaza.
Featuring Shakespeare productions Julius Caesar and The
Taming of the Shrew, which will alternate for four weeks.
$10-$15. 7:30-10:30pm. 247-8600.
alibi.com/e/142814.
STAGE @ SANTA ANA STAR, Bernalillo Stand-up Comedy
Thursday. Featuring three of the country’s best stand-up
comedians: Paul Hooper, Carlos Valencia and A.J.
Martinez. $10. 7:30pm. 771-5680. alibi.com/e/143650.
SONG & DANCE
RODEY THEATRE, Popejoy Hall &DENTIDADES. A performance
by renowned flamenco dancer Pastora Galvan. Part of the
Festival Flemanco Internacional de Albuquerque.
$30-$60. 8-9:30pm. alibi.com/e/146665.
LEARN
ART SANCTUARY, Santa Fe Paint Moment: Santa Fe Art
Classes. A two-hour, step-by-step, guided painting class to
inspire your inner artist. $45. 6-8pm. (575) 404-1801.
alibi.com/e/133344.
NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP 4-Day Monotype
Workshop. This liberating medium combines painting and
printmaking techniques. $325. 10am-5pm. 505268895.
alibi.com/e/144759.
FILM
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Cumbres. Gabriel
Nuncio’s understated character piece follows the flight of
two sisters after a tragic event. 7pm. 724-4771.
alibi.com/e/147286.
FRIDAY JUNE 12
WORDS
BOOKWORKS Vanilla Table: The Essence of Exquisite Cooking
from the World’s Best Chefs. A reading and signing with
writer and chef Natasha MacAller. Noon.
alibi.com/e/147348. Also, Word Tasting. Writers Colin
Wright and Josh Wagner present their respective works,
accompanied by New York songwriter/violinist Skye
Steele. 7pm. 344-8139. alibi.com/e/147349.
ART
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL, Santa Fe Review Santa Fe
International Photography Festival. See 6/11 listing.
EXHIBIT/208 Sketch Opening Reception. Featuring pencil
sketches and linocuts by Russell Hamilton. Runs through
6/27. 5-8pm. 450-6884. alibi.com/e/147303.
INART GALLERY, Santa Fe Santa Fe Plein Air Festival. See
6/11 listing. Also, Santa Fe Plein Air Festival Exhibition
Reception. The final exhibition reception and awards
ceremony for the Santa Fe Plain Air Festival. 5-7pm.
820-1092. alibi.com/e/145388.
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER Indian Pueblo Cultural
Center Mural Discovery Tour. Reflect on nine of the IPCC’s
murals, and uncover new and unexpected layers of
meaning in each. $3-$6. 1-2pm. 843-7270.
alibi.com/e/144073.
PETERS PROJECTS, Santa Fe Programme One Opening
Reception. A series of complementary exhibitions in the
discliplines of ceramics, design, installation, photography
and more. 5-7pm. 954-5800. alibi.com/e/145777.
THE RANGE CAFÉ, Bernalillo Light Art Opening Reception.
New works by Urban Shamin. 6-8pm. 382-5275.
alibi.com/e/145013.
SANTA FE RAILYARD, Santa Fe CURRENTS New Media
Festival Opening Night Celebrations. Featuring
installations, performances, music, food and drink.
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6pm-midnight. 216-9638. alibi.com/e/143932.
SOMERS JEWELRY AND SCULPTURE, Santa Fe SELF: Portrait
of an Artist in His Middle Ages Opening Reception.
Featuring new works by Jeff Hand. Runs through 7/10.
5-7pm. 780-5611. alibi.com/e/146190.
ZANE BENNETT CONTEMPORARY ART, Santa Fe Future Parks
Opening Reception. An interactive video and new media
exhibition featuring ZB Kids and Team Lab projects. Runs
through 7/24. 5-7pm. (505) 982-8111.
alibi.com/e/147361.
SONG & DANCE
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Fiesta Flamenca 28.
Music and dance illustrating the range and dynamic styles
of the Festival Flamenco Internacional. $40-$90. 11am.
724-4771. alibi.com/e/147287.
TRACTOR BREWERY WELLS PARK Hops and Dreams: Desert
Darlings Belly Dance. See some late-night entertainment
as the Desert Darlings take the stage. 9pm. 243-6752.
alibi.com/e/144781.
LEARN
NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP 4-Day Monotype
Workshop. $325. 10am-5pm. See 6/11 listing.
ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Jon Sanchez at
Albuquerque Science Fiction Society. Albuquerque artist
Jon Sanchez shows off his artwork and talks about his
printing technique/process. $1 to newcomers.
7:30-10pm. 266-8905. alibi.com/e/144871.
FILM
KIMO THEATRE Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954).
Classic sci-fi film about a group of explorers who
discover a mysterious creature. Part of the Sci-Fi
Sequels film series. $6-$8. 6pm, 8:30pm. 768-3544.
alibi.com/e/145147. See “Reel World.”
SOUTH VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Free Movie! See a familyfriendly movie every second Friday of the month. 3-5pm.
877-5170. alibi.com/e/146683.
SATURDAY JUNE 13
WORDS
KIMO THEATRE A Word With Writers. Writers Mira Jacob and
Kirstin Valdez Quade have a conversation with one
another. $7-$20. 7-9:30pm. 768-3544.
alibi.com/e/145190.
TINKERTOWN MUSEUM, Sandia Park Writers’ Workshop.
Authors of all experience levels learn the necessary tools
to deepen your craft and get your writing into print. $70,
reservation required. 10am-4pm. 281-5233.
alibi.com/e/147363.
TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS, Old Town Don’t Touch This Book! &
The Basic New Mexico Bucket List. A reading and signing
with writer Barbe Awalt. 1-3pm. 242-7204.
ART
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL, Santa Fe Review Santa Fe
International Photography Festival. See 6/11 listing.
STAGE
ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE Spamalot. $12-$24.
7:30-10pm. See 6/12 listing.
BOX PERFORMANCE SPACE AND IMPROV THEATRE THE
SHOW. $8-$10. 8-9pm. See 6/12 listing. Also, Blackout
Tonight! Featuring a guest comedian, followed by an
improv show based on their set. $8. 9:30-10:30pm.
404-1578. alibi.com/e/146555.
CELL THEATRE The Seven. $35-$40. 2pm, 8pm. See 6/11
listing.
DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE The Most Fabulous Story Ever
Told. $10. 8pm. See 6/12 listing.
FOUL PLAY CAFE, Sheraton Uptown Murder at the Abilene
Saloon. $57. 7:30-10pm. See 6/12 listing.
HARRY E. KINNEY CIVIC PLAZA Shakespeare on the Plaza.
$10-$15. 7:30-10:30pm. See 6/11 listing.
HOTEL ANDALUZ Dinner Detective. Solve a hilarious murder
case while you feast on a fantastic, four-course plated
dinner. $49.95, tax not included. 6-8:40pm. (866)
496-0535. alibi.com/e/145856.
LOW SPIRITS 5 Years of Fabulous: The Gilded Cage’s Five Year
Anniversary Show. Featuring performers Vivian MirAnn,
Mayo Lua de Frenchie, Perla Foxxx, H.P. Lovefast and more.
$10. 9pm-1am. 344-9555. alibi.com/e/145386.
PETROGLYPH NATIONAL MONUMENT The Conquistador
Conquered: The Epic Journey of Estevanico and Cabeza
De Vaca. This play is based on Cabeza de Vaca’s
autobiography and portrays a story completely opposite to
the Black Legend of la Conquista. 6:30-7:30pm.
899-0205. alibi.com/e/139676.
THE VORTEX THEATRE Red Herring. $22. 7:30pm. See 6/12
listing.
kids ages 12 to 16 for a series of corporate videos.
9am. alibi.com/e/147720. See “Reel World.”
O’NIELL’S PUB, Nob Hill Fire Cannot Kill A Quizmaster: A
Game of Thrones Quiz. Geeks Who Drink presents this
“Game of Thrones”-centered quiz where the winners will
be as rich as the Lannisters and cheaters die cold and
alone. $5. 8pm. 255-6782. alibi.com/e/146574.
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Santa Fe Guerilla Film
Production and Distribution. Cinema auteur and musician
Jon Moritsugu teaches a two-day course on how to bring
your dream video or film into reality. $125. 9am-3pm.
(505) 428-1000. alibi.com/e/145926.
SONG & DANCE
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Fiesta Flamenca
28. $40-$90. 11am. See 6/12 listing.
SAN MIGUEL CHAPEL, Santa Fe Voices of the Forest 2015. A
Balkan vocal music concert featuring Rumelia and special
guests. $20 suggested donation. 8pm.
alibi.com/e/147362.
VSA NORTH 4TH ART CENTER Enchanted: Journeys in Belly
Dance. MiaSera Productions takes you on a journey of the
progression of belly dance, from its folkloric origins the
present day stylizations. $20. 6-8:30pm. 453-9934.
alibi.com/e/146565.
LEARN
PETROGLYPH NATIONAL MONUMENT Pottery Demonstration.
A workshop with potter Josephine Toya. 10am-4pm.
899-0205. alibi.com/e/139673.
FILM
APERTURE CENTER, MESA DEL SOL Movies on the Mesa.
This month provides a screening of Paddington. Also
featuring face painting, live music, food trucks and more.
6-10pm. 232-2120. alibi.com/e/146544.
ASRT OFFICES Open Casting Call. The American Society of
Radiologic Technology holds an open casting call for
SUNDAY JUNE 14
WORDS
New Mexico Artist Blacksmith Association gives instruction
and demonstrations of blacksmith techniques. $2 per
vehicle. 9-11am. 452-5222. alibi.com/e/143436.
PETROGLYPH NATIONAL MONUMENT Pottery Demonstration.
10am-4pm. See 6/13 listing.
FILM
KIMO THEATRE Coogan’s Bluff (1968). Classic film starring
Clint Eastwood and Lee J. Cobb. Part of the Make My
Day Clint Eastwood Retrospective film series. $6-$8.
2-3:30pm. 768-3544. alibi.com/e/145215. See “Reel
World.”
SANDIA LAKES, Bernalillo The Sandia Paddle & Film Festival.
An all-day, fun-filled event featuring 12 mini-classes,
demos, family-friendly games, kayak fishing and a threehour Reel Paddling Film Festival. $30-$35. 11am-9pm.
803-2201. alibi.com/e/146576.
BOOKWORKS The Big Wheel. A reading and signing with writer
Scott Archer Jones. 3pm. 344-8139.
alibi.com/e/147351.
TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS, Old Town Wildflowers of the
Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico. A reading
and signing with writers Larry Littlefield and Pearl M.
Burns. 1-3pm. 242-7204.
WORDS
ART
LEARN
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL, Santa Fe Review Santa Fe
International Photography Festival. See 6/11 listing.
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART, Santa Fe Color of Fun!
Family Day. Explore the galleries, and discover the world of
art to spark your imagination. 1-4pm. 476-5118.
alibi.com/e/146264.
CORRALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Corrales Acting
Techniques and Scene Study. Acting for beginners
includes reading monologues and acting with fellow
students. $60 a month. 6-7pm. 897-3351.
alibi.com/e/125166.
STAGE
ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE Spamalot. $12-$24. 2pm.
See 6/12 listing.
CELL THEATRE The Seven. $35-$40. 6pm. See 6/11 listing.
DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE The Most Fabulous Story Ever
Told. $10. 2pm. See 6/12 listing.
HARRY E. KINNEY CIVIC PLAZA Shakespeare on the Plaza.
$10-$15. 7:30-10:30pm. See 6/11 listing.
SONG & DANCE
THE KOSMOS Chatter Sunday: End of Time. Featuring
musicians David Felberg (violin), Joel Becktell (cello),
James T. Shields (clarinet), Carla McElhaney (piano) and
poet Anthony Hunt. $5-$15. 10:30-11:30am. 307-9647.
alibi.com/e/143459.
LEARN
MONDAY JUNE 15
BOOKWORKS Reading Purls Book Club. This month’s selection
is Knitting for Tommy: Keeping the War Soldiers Warm.
7pm. 344-8139. alibi.com/e/147352.
TUESDAY JUNE 16
WORDS
BOOKWORKS Baby’s on Fire. A reading and signing with writer
Liz Prato. 7pm. 344-8139. alibi.com/e/147353.
SONG & DANCE
TRACTOR BREWERY WELLS PARK Beer and Bellies Belly
Dance. Support and join in with Four Winds Belly Dance
for this open call belly dancing show. 7pm. 243-6752.
alibi.com/e/144778.
LEARN
NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP Etching Workshop. A fourday class where students become acquainted with the
beautiful art of etching used by Rembrandt and Goya.
$325. 10am-5pm. 268-8952. alibi.com/e/144761.
ELENA GALLEGOS PICNIC AREA Forging in the Foothills. The
WORDS
BOOKWORKS American Girl Book Club. This month’s selection
is Growing Suspicion: A Rebecca Mystery. 4:30pm.
alibi.com/e/147354. Also, Brave Transitions: A Woman’s
Guide for Maintaining Composure Through Changes in
Work and Life. A reading and signing with writer and
consultant Katie Snapp. 7pm. 344-8139.
alibi.com/e/147355.
ART
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER Reviving Traditions.
Coffee and conversation with San Ildefonso potter Erik
Fender. 5:30-6:30pm. 843-7270. alibi.com/e/146708.
SONG & DANCE
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER Cruizin’ Central. A
unique opportunity for family and friends to come
together and have an awesome time listening, singing
along and dancing to nostalgic music. $17-$27. 7pm.
724-4771. alibi.com/e/147291. See preview box.
LEARN
NEW GROUNDS PRINT WORKSHOP Etching Workshop. $325.
10am-5pm. See 6/16 listing.
ONGOING
ART
ADOBE GALLERY, Santa Fe One Hundred Years of Pottery and
Paintings from San Ildefonso Pueblo. A large collection of
early 20th-century paintings and pottery from the historic
through the contemporary periods.Runs through 6/30.
(505) 955-0550. alibi.com/e/146142.
ALBUQUERQUE CENTER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE
Retrospective: Spencer Walaitis. Impressionist art prints of
Jemez, Santa Fe, and the Sandia mountains. 884-1094.
alibi.com/e/140789.
APRIL PRICE PROJECT GALLERY Views From the Beach. New
works by Laverne Harper, Marietta Patricia Leis, Mary Ann
Strandell, Allan Paine Radebaugh and more.
alibi.com/e/138698.
MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS & CULTURE, Santa Fe Turquoise,
Water, Sky: The Stone and Its Meaning. The Stone and Its
Meaning, opening April 13, 2014 at the Museum of Indian
Arts and Culture, highlights the Museum’s extensive
collection of Southwestern turquoise jewelry and presents
all aspects of the stone, from geology, mining and history,
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to questions of authenticity and value.People in the
Southwest have used turquoise for jewelry and
ceremonial purposes and traded valuable stones both
within and outside the region for over a thousand years.
Turquoise, Water, Sky presents hundreds of necklaces,
bracelets, belts, rings, earrings, silver boxes and other
objects illustrating how the stone was used and its deep
significance to the people of the region. This
comprehensive consideration of the stone runs through
March 2016. (505) 476-1250. alibi.com/e/77914.
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER AfroBrasil: Art and
Identities. Brazilian designer and photographer Paulo P.
Lima, Ph.D. debuts his first national exhibition including a
number of photographed images and dressed figurines
that feature elements of the Afro-Brazilian religion
Candomblé. $3/adult, $2/senior, $0/kids under 15,
$0/Sundays. 246-2261. alibi.com/e/123933.
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART, Santa Fe Colors of the
Southwest. Paintings, photographs, prints, watercolors
and ceramics from the early 20th century to the present.
(505) 476-5072. alibi.com/e/133740.
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND
SCIENCE Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution. This
NatGeo traveling exhibition highlights the importance of
birds of paradise to New Guinea. Runs through 8/16.
Free with admission. 841-2802. alibi.com/e/130711.
PEYTON WRIGHT GALLERY, Santa Fe Symphony of Color:
Selections from the Estates. An exhibition of paintings,
works on paper and sculpture. (505) 989-9888.
alibi.com/e/144634.
PURPLE SAGE GALERIA J. Waid Griffin. Exhibition of new oil
paintings by J. Waid Griffin. 450-4059.
alibi.com/e/144919.
RICHARD LEVY GALLERY Exposure. Selected photographs by
Gordon Parks and Rania Matar. 766-9888.
alibi.com/e/143398.
TAI MODERN, Santa Fe Ramona Sakiestewa: Tangram
Butterfly and Other Shapes. New artworks by the
contemporary Native American artist.
alibi.com/e/87074. Also, Maps, Doors and Coffins:
Locating Absence. (505) 984-1387.
alibi.com/e/146384.
UNM LAW SCHOOL Student Artist Show. Works by UNM Law
School and College of Fine Arts students. 277-8648.
alibi.com/e/135563.
SONG & DANCE
THE KOSMOS Chatter Sunday. Our one-hour program of
ensemble music every Sunday morning. Includes 10
minutes of poetry, free espresso, and homemade
goodies. $5-$15. 10:30am. 307-9647.
alibi.com/e/127292.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FLAMENCO 16th Annual Flamenco
Kids Camp. Flamenco Kid’s Camp is a two-week day
camp that introduces children to the full range of
flamenco arts and culture. This fun, creative outlet
features classes in dance, guitar, cajón (percussion),
cante (singing) and literacy. Children study with local
artists as well as artists from Spain to obtain a wellrounded education which supports our community. In
addition, students will attend world-class performances
held during the Festival. The camp concludes with a free
performance for friends and family, where students
demonstrate all they have learned during the course of
the camp. Flamenco Kid’s Camp is the youth component
of Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque.
Flamenco Kid’s Camp is held at the Conservatory of
Flamenco Arts located at: 9am-3pm. 242-7600.
alibi.com/e/138822. a
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Cruizin’
Albuquerque’s
Yesteryear
Remember dancing closely to
your sweaty, weird prom date
and knowing that the only
redeemable part of your
experience at prom would be
your favorite jams being
blasted from big speakers and
almost being done with high
school? Or maybe you skipped
prom and just cruised Central
Avenue with your friends,
listening to your favorite
musicians provide a perfect soundtrack to your seemingly immortal youth.
Cruising is part of Albuquerque’s culture, and no one cruises in silence. The
Barelas Coffee House and the National Hispanic Cultural Center host Cruizin’ WEDNESDAY
JUNE 17
Central, an evening of singing, dancing and listening to nostalgic songs from
the past. Countless latino musicians are scheduled to perform such as Bobby
National Hispanic
Box, Master of Ceremonies; Freddie Chavez; Christine V; David Nuñez; Eloy
Cultural Center
Armendariz; Louie “Smoothie” Soto; Ray Lucero; Pete Gabaldon; James
1701 Fourth Street SW
Chavez; Ray Avila; Bennie “BT” Torrez; Mario Atencio; Alfred Bourguet; and
alibi.com/e/147291
Delmone Taylor. Bring your family to the National Hispanic Cultural Center
7pm
(1701 Fourth Street SW) and remember the good ol’ days Wednesday, June 17,
at 7pm and Sunday, June 21, at 2pm. Tickets range from $17-$27. Visit
nhccnm.org for ticketing and event information. (Amelia Olson) a
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FOOD | restaurant review
welcome to the neighborhood
PHOTOS BY ERIC WILLIAMS • ERICWPHOTO.COM
Kasey’s Restaurant & Pub
Filet mignon
Pork belly tacos
Pulled pork egg rolls
BY TY BANNERMAN
here are certain parts of town where you
don’t see restaurants. Residential areas,
warehouse districts, places where the road
zips by too busy and fast for any sort of eatery
to catch your eye. The intersection of
Washington and Zuni, with Highland High
taking up a acreage to the east and Nob Hill’s
residential districts to the west, is one of these
areas (unless you count Pizza Hut, but come on).
Or rather, it was.
The first time I saw Kasey’s Restaurant &
Pub, I couldn’t help but do a double take.
True, I’d often taken note of the incongruous
barn-like building it now occupied, wondering
what it had been in the years before I came to
Albuquerque, but that barn had always been
empty as far as I could tell.
No more. Kasey’s Restaurant & Pub has
taken over the old barn and converted it into
an upscale eatery. Not to say that the location
doesn’t still have some quirks, mind you.
Inside, the tablecloths are white, and the
room is bright and airy, but rather sterile for a
steakhouse. Outside, there’s a lovely treeshaded patio, but the traffic noise from
Washington makes for constant interruptions
to thought and conversation.
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Fortunately, the food is good enough to
smooth over those kinks in the atmosphere.
Billing itself as “New American,” Kasey’s
makes good on that implicit promise by
offering a fusion-happy menu with pulled pork
eggrolls nestling beside banh mi, hamburgers
and select cuts of steak.
My wife and I arrived on a pleasant
summer evening and took our seats on the
leafy patio. A handful of other guests were
seated nearby, engaged in lively conversation
that rose and fell with the rhythm of traffic. In
addition to “restaurant,” Kasey’s has also taken
on the label of “pub,” which, uh, may be
pushing it, but let’s just consider that
shorthand for “decent beer selection.” Indeed,
the taps sport some of New Mexico’s local
favorites from Alien, La Cumbre, Santa Fe
and Marble brewing companies, as well as a
fine lineup of cans and bottles. And there’s
wine, too, for those of you with more refined
tastes than me. Come during happy hour and
you can knock a buck off the drafts. I satisfied
myself with a Marble red, a crisp and malty ale
that sports enough hop flavor to keep things
interesting, but not so much as to be
overwhelming like so many of Albuquerque’s
brews.
The chef has put some real thought into
the appetizers, and an only-peckish diner
could be well satisfied with one of the choices.
Our favorites turned out to be of the eggroll
variety: red-chile pulled pork off of the regular
menu; a reuben eggroll off of the happy-hour.
Both featured a perfectly-crisped shell, though
I was most taken by the corned beef filling in
the reuben roll. The chile in the pulled pork
was a tad too mild for my taste. but the
coleslaw that accompanied it made for a
refreshing interlude.
Moving along to entrées, there are three
cuts of steak to choose from, all from New
Mexican, grass fed cattle: fillet, NY strip and
rib eye. I’m a fan of marbling, so I went
straight for the ribeye. It was cooked
beautifully and just fatty enough to make it
the flavorful triumph I was hoping for. Even
better, Kasey’s offers four compounded butters
to slather over the top of your meat. As a New
Mexican, I had no choice but to try the red
chile and lime butter, which added a touch of
tangy, spicy interest.
If you’re not up for steak, there are plenty
of other entrées to choose from, including a
burger and several salads. My wife was looking
for something a little lighter than beef so she
gave the fish tacos a whirl. The tacos, with
fried catfish nestled among zingy pickled radish
Kasey’s Restaurant & Pub
400 Washington SE
241-3801
kaseysabq.com
Hours: 11am to 10pm Monday through Saturday
10am to 2pm Sunday brunch
Price range: $9-$27 entrées
Extras: Happy hour specials
The Alibi recommends: Reuben eggrolls, rib eye
steak, pineapple foster
and a dribbling of Sriracha, were very good,
though the tortilla was a bit on the oily side.
For dessert, we went with the server’s
recommendation and ordered the pineapple
foster. Carmelized chunks of pineapple bathed
in their own reduced juices and a melting
scoop of vanilla ice cream made for a
delectable finale to the meal. If you’re in the
mood for something more substantial, Kasey’s
also has a massive bread pudding and a
chocolate stout cake, in addition to apple
galette and a stout float.
It’s nice to see a restaurant striking out for
new ground, both in terms of geography and
the New American blend on its menu. Kasey’s
is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. a
FOOD | Flash in the pan
almonds for the Win
BY ARI LEVAUX
nyone following California’s deepening
water crisis has heard about the state’s
thirsty agriculture industry, which uses 80
percent of the state’s water. And they’ve
probably had a crash course in almond
farming, which consumes 10 percent of that
total all by itself.
The size and impact of California’s almond
industry has inspired the notion that almond
cultivation, encouraged by growing demand, is
exacerbating California’s water crisis, causing
liberal-minded foodies to question their
hunger for the Devil’s Nuts, as almonds have
recently been called, sarcastically, by some
who think the demonization of almonds is
overblown.
Almond milk is often singled out as
particularly evil, as it not only is made of
almonds, but much of the Devil’s Nut,
including most of its fiber, is wasted as pulp in
the process of making it. The fact that the
finished product is mostly water adds insult to
the perceived injury.
I don’t buy the idea that cutting down on
almond intake will solve the water crisis. As
Nathaneal Johnson has pointed out at
grist.org, the root of the crisis is that water is
too cheap, and allowing the price of water to
rise to its fair value is the solution. Raising the
price of water would compel farmers (and
lawn owners) to cut back on water waste, and
even switch to less thirsty crops, or crops that
are valuable enough to justify the expense of
watering them. Perhaps in such a scenario, it
would no longer make sense to raise, say,
carrots in California, as they can be grown in
every other state. Almonds, on the other
hand, grow particularly well in the Golden
State relative to most other places, which is
why 80 percent of the world’s almonds are
Californian by birth. The extent to which
almonds can remain a viable crop with more
expensive water remains to be seen.
In any case, almonds are a treasure and
deserve our utmost appreciation—especially
considering the water resources we devote to
them. And if the price of almonds were to rise
with rising water prices, getting more mileage
from your almonds by extracting the most
pleasure and nutritional value that you can
from them becomes all the more useful.
In this spirit, here are some tricks to help
you extend the benefits you get from the
almonds you eat, in terms of both their flavor
and nutritional value. First and foremost, soak
the almonds until they sprout. This activates
enzymes and makes the seed’s nutrients more
biologically available while improving the
flavor. And the other trick, counterintuitively,
is to dehydrate the sprouted almonds until
they’re dry, crunchy and even tastier.
Whether your final goal is a glass of
almond milk, a smear of almond butter or just
a yummy, nutritionally enhanced almond
snack, sprouting should always be your first
step toward almond appreciation. And the
first step in sprouting almonds is finding
A
almonds that will sprout, i.e. almonds that are
still alive.
This can be tricky. Toasted almonds are
out, as the heat kills the seed (almonds are not
actually nuts, but the seed of small, apricotlike stone fruits), preventing it from sprouting.
Only raw almonds will sprout, but since
2007 California-grown almonds sold as “raw”
must be sanitized. This sanitization is
accomplished via two means, only one of
which, steam pasteurization, results in
sproutable almonds. The other method,
treatment with a chemical called propylene
oxide (PPO), kills the seed. Since PPO is not
permitted on certified organic foods, raw
organic almonds from California will have
been steam pasteurized and thus should
sprout. Alternatively, raw almonds from Italy
or Spain, which are commonly available, will
usually sprout.
Use a teaspoon of salt and a quart of water
for each cup of almonds you soak. After only a
moment’s contact with water, there is an
immediate perceptible change as the skin
soaks up water, which adds juiciness to each
bite. After a night’s soak, they become plump
and soft. The skin will slip off with an easy
pinch between your fingers. The flesh assumes
a supple quality with a coconut-like flavor.
At this point, if you don’t just scarf the
whole batch then and there, you can change
the water and continue soaking, which will
allow the sprouting process to continue.
If your final goal is almond milk, pour off
the water and add the nuts to a blender, with
3 to 4 cups of water for every cup of dry
almonds you started with, and blend until it’s
a milky, chunk-free liquid. Some people
enhance the flavor of their almond milk by
adding dates or vanilla to the blender. Strain
the resulting slurry through a mesh bag or a
nut milk bag if you have one—they can be
found online. You can also refrain from
straining out this pulp in order to reduce
waste.
If you are looking to make almond butter,
or crunchy sprouted almonds, the next step is
to dehydrate the almond sprouts. If making
sprouted almond butter leave the skins on as
they add complexity to the finished product.
If you’re looking for a crunchy sprouted
almond snack, slip off the skins and dehydrate
the seeds for 12 to 24 hours. If you don’t have
a dehydrator, this can be done in the oven,
but doing so is tricky as most ovens don’t go
below 170, and the optimal temperature for
drying almonds is around 118. The oven
temperature can be reduced by cracking the
oven door, but doing this for 12 to 24 hours
will use a lot of energy.
After their time in the dehydrator, the
almonds get so crunchy that they explode at a
mere touch of your teeth. It makes almond
appreciation an easy task, despite being such a
thirsty crop, and giving them up would be
tragic. Grow the carrots somewhere else.
Charge people more to water their lawns. And
sure, raise the price of almonds. The joys of
sprouted, dehydrated almonds will justify the
extra expense. a
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DOG HOUSE DRIVE IN
1216 Central SW, 243-1019 • $
[AMERICAN] The flashing sign beckons us to hot
dog mecca, where we indulge in not only dogs
but the essential tater tots and Frito pie. Before
you brave the stores in hopes of finding every
last gift for your tenderly adored friends and
family, fuel up with a dog to go.
GOLD STREET CAFFÉ
218 Gold SW, 765-1633 • $$
[AMERICAN] Gold Street was cool before
Downtown was cool, but now that Downtown is
cool, Gold Street is even cooler. Open for
breakfast and lunch (and now dinner service on
the weekends!), this charming café has petfriendly sidewalk seating and serves up a menu
of homey breakfast favorites like waffles and
sophisticated lunches. It shouldn’t surprise you
that the place with the Best Bacon in our
restaurant poll also makes a memorable BLT. If
you’re really lucky, they’ll have freshly baked
cupcakes or a slice of flourless chocolate cake
waiting for dessert.
HOLY COW
700 Central SE, 242-2991 • $$
[AMERICAN] The New Mexico grass-fed Holy Cow
burger comes on a brioche bun, while an ahi
tuna sandwich, veggie club and dinner salads
offer plenty of choices for bovine-averse diners.
Beer and wine, plus shakes, malts and floats, are
available to complete the sacrament.
meats is entirely from New Mexico, even a robust
wild boar burger with citrus sauce. Our favorite is
the mesquite bison burger with pulled pork BBQ
sauce, and of course, there’s the standard, but
excellent, green chile cheeseburger. It’s not all
meat though. Vegetarians are well cared for;
salads are served on a bed of grilled romaine
(try the lentil), there’s gourmet mac and cheese,
and sides like sweet potato tots are a favorite. To
drink, there are loads of regional and local craft
beers and well-priced wines.
EAST MOUNTAINS
BURGER BOY
12023 N. Hwy 14, 281-3949 • $$
[AMERICAN] The truth of the matter is that you
can’t get full at Burger Boy for under nine bucks.
But damned if it ain’t worth every penny. We
haven’t figured out the secret yet, but Burger Boy
serves up the most delicious green chile
cheeseburger you’ll ever put in your mouth—right
up there with the original Owl Bar in San Antonio,
N.M. Check out the tasty (and low-fat) ostrich
burger or the tasty (and high-fat) Frito pie. It’s
worth the drive and the dough!
FAIRGROUNDS
THE COOPERAGE
7220 Lomas NE, 255-1657 • $$$
[STEAKHOUSE] The Cooperage is old-school
Albuquerque, right down to the dusty light
fixtures. The barrel-shaped steakhouse has been
a standby for 30 years thanks to its mile-long
complimentary salad and soup bar, aged steaks
(at a place like this, prime rib is king) and big
dance floor that’s always packed on the
weekends.
THE CROWN ROOM
145 Louisiana NE, 767-7180 • $$$$
[FINE DINING] Located at the end of a long corridor
in the Downs Casino, the Crown Room’s very
existence is something of a surprise. Even more
surpising is just how elegant the cozy dining
room is. The chaos of the casino outside the door
quickly fades away as you dive into cuts of steak
that rival the finest in town. Sure, it’ll set you
back a few bucks, but the experience is not to be
missed.
PEPPER’S OLE FASHION BBQ
JAVA JOE’S
906 Park SW, 765-1514 • $
[COFFEE/TEA/ESPRESSO] According to one of our
readers, Java Joe’s is “the last of a dying breed.”
There are indeed “few choices left to get that
cool Haight-Ashbury ’60s feeling.” Don’t get the
wrong idea though; this neighborhood coffee
shop isn’t overflowing with hippies. It attracts a
diverse crowd of cyclists, artists, musicians,
hipsters and grownups just looking for a cuppa
joe (albeit one with in-house roasted beans). The
food is simple and satisfying, from freshly baked
scones to waffles, burritos, sandwiches and
salads, and the sidewalk seating is definitely for
the dogs.
303 San Pedro NE, 967-6427 • $$
[BARBECUE/SOUL FOOD] Proprietor Daniel “Pepper”
Morgan has an impressive résumé. More
importantly, he learned to cook from his
grandmother, who taught him the recipe for her
barbecue sauce (tangy, smoky and practically
drinkable) and passed on to him the soul of soul
food. All of the barbecue at Pepper’s is
spectacular. On the side, good luck choosing
between collard greens with smoked turkey,
garlicky mac ’n’ cheese, molten-hot fried okra
and sweet potato corn bread. Closed Sunday.
FAR NORTHEAST HEIGHTS
THE COUNTY LINE BBQ
Q BURGER
301 Central NW, 224-bRgR (2747) • $
[AMERICAN] Most of Q Burger’s long menu of
9600 Tramway NE, 856-7477 • $$$
[BARBECUE/SOUL FOOD] Everyone loves good, oldfashioned barbecue, and you’ll find heaps of it at
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the County Line. It has everything you could
want: sweet corn on the cob, coleslaw, brownsugar beans, you name it. Oh, and meat, meat,
meat. The baby back ribs are especially good, as
is the homemade hickory barbecue sauce. Wash
it down with a pint and phenomenal city views,
and you’ll be feeling right at home on the range.
serve the best damn local-beef hamburgers and
microbrewed beers around. With eight burgers to
choose from—including the delectable Nawlins
with blue cheese—and 33 local beers on tap, the
joint should be a beacon for anyone with a
carnivorous appetite.
FLYING STAR CAFÉ
FIVE STAR BURGERS
5901 Wyoming NE, 821-1909 • $$
[AMERICAN] Freshly ground meat is served on
grilled Fano Bakery brioche buns, flanked by
condiments like green chile mayo and red pepper
aioli. The browned, freshly ground turkey burger is
a total masterstroke, one that explodes in the
mouth and hits a high-water mark for juiciness.
(A cranberry chutney takes the pork-like flavor
even further.) A housemade veggie patty tastes
like fancy hash browns, and a lamb burger’s
assertive flavor is harnessed beautifully by a
garlicky tzatziki sauce. It’s not all burgers, either:
The full-size salads practically come in boats
here, and the beer is local.
I-25 CORRIDOR
3416 Central SE, 255-6633 • $$
[AMERICAN] Once known as Double Rainbow,
Flying Star has been satisfying Albuquerque’s
sweet tooth for over a quarter of a century.
Serving breakfast all day, offering myriad local
options and slinging milkshakes that bring the
boys to the yard, this Albuquerque classic is a
must.
GECKO’S BAR & TAPAS
3500 Central SE, 262-1848 • $
[BAR AND GRILL/PUB] Gecko’s tapas won our
readers’ hearts in BoBR 2014, but it isn’t just the
tapas that draw in a familiar and friendly crowd.
On Mondays the burgers are all $5 each and
come with fries or salad. Watch some sports, eat
a burger and enjoy a seasonal ale.
VIC’S DAILY CAFÉ
MANNIES RESTAURANT
3600 Osuna NE, Suite 105, 341-9710 • $
[AMERICAN] If you like chicken-fried steak, then
you owe it to your belly to eat at Vic’s. A chef
friend of ours turned us on to Vic’s, where the
“Big Daddy” is a giant buttermilk-battered steak
that will make your eyes light up and your
stomach say “howdy.” Seriously, some of the best
we’ve ever had. The rest of the menu is classic
diner fare (meat loaf, liver and onions) with a
large selection of sandwiches and New Mexican
and Greek dishes.
2900 Central SE, 265-1669 • $
[AMERICAN] Mannies is a little neighborhood diner
that’s actually quite large. A Nob Hill mainstay for
decades, you’re sure to see someone you know if
you eat here for breakfast on the weekend. One
of our favorite dishes is the marvelous BLT with
thick slabs of bacon, a nest of shredded lettuce
and a generous slathering of mayo. Winner of
2013’s Best Comfort Food and Best Greasy
Spoon.
MODEL PHARMACY
MIDTOWN
THE GRILL
4615 Menaul NE, 872-9772 • $$
[AMERICAN] Phil Chavez is offering up his familiar
burgers, chicken, dogs, steaks and condiment
bar at The Grill, down the block from Jennifer
James 101 on Menaul. Crispy shoestring fries
and the mesquite flavor of the grill give the
“papa,” “mama” and “little rascal” burgers a nice
lift.
HURRICANE’S CAFÉ AND DRIVE-IN
4330 Lomas NE, 255-4248 • $
[AMERICAN] A whole crew of parade goers could
split Hurricane’s ginormous disaster burrito and
still have leftovers to go around. Come back later
for a typhoon burger (beef, bacon, cheese, grilled
onions and Thousand Island dressing), a marvel
of a mouthfeel—all those juicy toppings! It’s a
killer, especially with a giant order of curly fries. If
you want the ground to crack beneath your feet,
order the earthquake burger: two patties and
double cheese.
NOB HILL
B2B BISTRONOMY
3118 Central SE, 262-2222 • $
[AMERICAN] Nestled into half of the space
formerly occupied by Vivace, B2B Bistronomy is
a small restaurant with a straightforward goal: to
3636 Monte Vista NE, 255-8686 • $
[DINER] There are more members of AARP than
UNM students at this University-area lunch
counter, but it has nothing to do with the food.
There are also more women than men filling the
tables, though that’s understandable. After all,
half of the building is dedicated to fancy soaps,
hairbrushes, jewelry and perfumes. But this
pharmacy (which doesn’t take insurance and
therefore fills few prescriptions) is full of
mysterious contrasts and pleasant surprises. The
mostly sandwich menu is far above par, with real
roasted turkey breast and house-made brisket,
and Model has the Best Soda Fountain in
Albuquerque, according to our readers.
ZINC WINE BAR & BISTRO
3009 Central NE, 254-ZINC (9462) • $$$
[AMERICAN] Zinc is a delightfully renovated
historic space in Nob Hill, reborn as an upscale
restaurant serving elegant American food with
noticeable French inspiration. Downstairs, the
wine bar attracts a younger crowd for drinks and
music. The happy hour menu, wines by the glass
and prices are the best around. Give the brunch
a try, and while you’re at it, try a New Mexican
Mule from the bar.
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NORTH VALLEY
EL PINTO RESTAURANT & CANTINA
10500 Fourth Street NW, 898-1771 • $$
[NEW MEXICAN] With a refreshing outside eating
area, an oil painting of a Shih Tzu and an overall
gorgeous North Valley location, El Pinto is
famously known for their margaritas and awardwinning jarred salsa. Go for brunch, lunch or
dinner, and be sure to try a little flan.
MARY & TITO’S
2711 Fourth Street NW, 344-6266 • $
[NEW MEXICAN] One of the crown jewels of
Albuquerque, Mary & Tito’s is the kind of place
you’ll want to bring visitors so they can
experience the wonder of chile. If your kids are
just being introduced to the stuff, start ’em off
here. The red chile is velvety smooth, sweet and
hot, but not as hot as the tangy green. The
turnover (a calzone-shaped stuffed sopaipilla) or
Mexican pizza on fresh fry bread is guaranteed to
make a regular out of you. Go for lunch during
the week and dinner on Friday and Saturday.
Also, Mary & Tito’s finally takes credit cards!
MR. POWDRELL’S BARBEQUE
HOUSE
5209 Fourth Street NW, 345-8086 • $$
[BARBECUE/SOUL FOOD] Thick slices of beef, tender
barbecued chicken and unbeatable cornmealdusted catfish are just a few of the items that
make this a premier restaurant to blow your diet
sky-high. But what really pushes this place over
the edge are the fantastic side dishes: like
addictive fried okra; smoky, salty greens; and
tender black-eyed peas, which are prepared with
the same reverence and care as the main
attractions.
MURPHY’S MULE BARN
9700 Second Street NW, 898-7660 • $
[AMERICAN] This is honest, no-frills American diner
food without the diner. The ambience feels a bit
like a large, ranch-style living room that’s been
converted into a neighborhood restaurant.
Chicken-fried steak and biscuits and gravy
abound in massive portions and are every bit as
good as your childhood memories. And if you skip
dessert, you’re only cheating yourself out of
seriously delish homemade pies and cakes
lovingly made by Granny.
PUEBLO HARVEST CAFÉ
2401 12th Street NW, 724-3510 • $$$
[NATIVE AMERICAN] Two words: fry bread. Use this
heaping hunk of pillowy-crisp carbs to sop up
green or red chile posole, mutton stew and
huevos rancheros. When you’re stuffed tighter
than a stocking on Christmas morning, go check
out what else is for sale at the Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center.
SADIE’S
6230 Fourth Street NW, 345-5339 • $$
[NEW MEXICAN] Walking into Sadie’s is like walking
into your rich old New Mexican tia’s house. The
food smells good, the atmosphere is
comfortable, and it’s OK if you get a little loud.
Sadie’s has a friendly and casual staff and huge,
chile-smothered portions of food. We like to go
for dinner with a big group and drink too many
margaritas (except for the designated driver, of
course). Voted Best Margarita for 2013.
VERNON’S HIDDEN VALLEY
STEAKHOUSE
6855 Fourth Street NW, 341-0831 • $$$$
[STEAKHOUSE] Vernon’s is a swanky underground
spot for good eats and high times, delivered
speakeasy-style. The dining room is walled with
lustrous, ebony adobe, and the tables are
clothed in crisp, black and white linens. By the
glass or bottle, there’s plenty of quality hooch.
The menu is classic steakhouse stuff, with beef
tournedos in a silky demi-glace, fresh fish and a
damn fine veal Oscar. Check out the Black
Diamond Lounge to take in the fancy cocktails
and live music.
NORTHEAST HEIGHTS
OWL CAFÉ
800 Eubank NE, 291-4900 • $
[AMERICAN] There’s a certain tangible thrill that
comes with eating in the hollow gullet of a giant
bird of prey, especially when you’re tearing into a
juicy green chile cheeseburger. Swoop in for the
kill with a peanut butter or coffee milkshake—and
leave no survivors! Voted Best Green Chile
Cheeseburger 2013.
PATRICIA’S CAFE
3120 San Mateo NE, 884-4260 • $
[AMERICAN] So, you’ve got an itch to sit at your
tia’s table while she whips up a plate of
enchiladas and her special super-fluffy
sopaipillas, but there’s a problem: Your tia’s out
of town, or maybe just a bad cook, or dead. Good
news! This little hole-in-the-wall will serve you a
New Mexican meal just as good as tia ever made.
Plus, you won’t have to listen to her incredibly illinformed political opinions while you eat. God
you hate her.
THE RANGE CAFÉ
4401 Wyoming NE, 293-2633 • $$
[AMERICAN] Do not leave The Range without
ordering something involving bacon and queso,
even if it means you have to get side dishes of
them both. These people serve thick, meaty
bacon and obviously understand the power of the
dreamy, cheesy creation we call queso to
transform simple breakfast items from ho-hum to
hot damn! Or, if you’re feeling less indulgent,
order a giant cobb salad with roast turkey and
buttery Cabernet vinaigrette.
SAVORY FARE
7400 Montgomery NE, 884-8514 • $$
[AMERICAN] When you walk into this homey
Heights café, you’ll find yourself surrounded by
an array of Albuquerque’s most delectable
pastries. With treats like chocolate pavlovas and
lemon-meringue tartlets on hand, the temptation
to skip straight to dessert may be powerful, but
you’ll be doing yourself a disservice if you do.
Take a deep breath and force yourself to examine
the ready-made takeout food and you can walk
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out with things like pasta salad, Asian barbecue
chicken or a quart of frozen enchilada soup, as
well as the sinful confection of your heart’s
desire.
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Southwest ambience is stellar, especially
combined with a cucumber daquiri or other
cocktail. Expect the food to be beautiful too.
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CHURCH STREET CAFÉ
2111 Church NW, 247-8522 • $$
[NEW MEXICAN] This warm and welcoming café
occupies one of the oldest houses in
Albuquerque. Look for it behind the San Felipe
de Neri Church, and don’t miss out on the
enchiladas, adovada or tamales. There’s posole
with your choice of red or green chile, and the
Navajo taco is delicioso! We won’t tell anyone if
you wolf down a few sopaipillas drenched in
honey.
HIGH NOON RESTAURANT &
SALOON
425 San Felipe NW, 765-1455 • $$$$
[AMERICAN] This Old Town favorite offers
something to suit most appetites, from green
chile cheeseburgers to rock shrimp pappardelle,
and it’s all served up in the adobe warmth of a
200-year-old hacienda. Don’t skip the drinks:
They offer several excellent margaritas to slake
your thirst.
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112 Romero NW, 247-3545 • $$$$
[STEAKHOUSE] It’s a classy kind of joint, this
Antiquity; tablecloths, waiters with bow ties and
fancified French food (including seafood) that
will push you toward ecstasy even as it drains
your pocketbook. But it’s unmistakably
Albuquerque too. For one thing it’s in an ancient
Old Town hacienda, the kind with an uneven floor,
two-foot-thick walls at every doorway and rooms
that ramble back farther than you would ever
guess from the outside. For another, the bluejeaned may mix freely with the formally attired in
that wonderful New Mexican way that so annoys
the Easterners among us.
288 Prairie Star, 867-3327 • $$$
[AMERICAN] Situated in an old adobe mansion
with stunning views of the Sandia Mountains,
Prairie Star is tailor-made for intimate special
occasions. Bold New American dishes are as
beautiful to behold as they are to eat and go
down flawlessly with selections from the Wine
Spectator-honored cellar. This wine list is
immaculate and includes 50 by-the-glass pours
maintained in an argon gas Cruvinet.
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EL MODELO MEXICAN FOODS
1715 Second Street SW, 242-1843 • $
[MEXICAN] Good luck finding this place for the first
time. El Modelo is tucked away on an industrial
stretch of Second Street that seems an unlikely
location for such a well-patronized joint. Not a
sit-down restaurant, this is a production facility
that does a brisk takeout business. The patio
tables in the grass bordering the parking lot don’t
offer a good view, but most folks don’t seem to
want to wait any longer than they have to before
tearing into their lunches. We suggest you swing
by, pick up a six pack of El Modelo beer and take
your El Modelo tamales back to the casa for a
lunch that’s muy sabroso. Awarded Best Tamales
in our restaurant polls.
KATHY’S CARRY OUT
823 Isleta SW, 873-3472 • $
[NEW MEXICAN] The “Kathy burger” (two patties
with red chile, cheese and bacon) comes in two
sizes and is well-worth the drive down to the
South Valley. You can even get a burger burrito,
which is rolled up with Kathy’s creamy, delicious
beans in a flour tortilla. Broke? No problem!
About 20 bucks is all it takes to stuff you and
four of your closest cash-strapped friends with
quick, delicious comfort food. And it’s open until
midnight on weekends in a beautifully remodeled
building. We’d kiss Kathy if we knew her better.
BIEN SHUR
30 Rainbow NE, 796-7500 • $$$$
[AMERICAN] The nickel slots are bright, noisy: Bien
Shur is subdued, quiet, tasteful. The dining room
is classy and beautiful but still comfortable,
leaving diners to contemplate the wonderful
contemporary cuisine, signature cocktails and
stunning views of the city and Sandia mountains.
After your meal, you can head back downstairs
into the casino scuffle for some live jazz in the
Tlur Pa Lounge and a hand of video poker.
MONTE CARLO STEAKHOUSE
3916 Central SW, 831-2444 • $$
[STEAKHOUSE] Come for the Budweiser, stay for the
steak. Or stay for the Budweiser too. This is not
your typical country club steak retreat—velvet
Elvis, model cars and a revolving pastry case
make Monte Carlo your very own Capri Lounge,
right here in Burque. The green-chile
cheeseburger is on the money.
SOUTHEAST
SANTA ANA PUEBLO
ACAPULCO TACOS & BURRITOS
THE CORN MAIDEN
1300 Tuyuna Tr., 867-1234 • $$$$
[AMERICAN] You’ll worry you’re lost the whole way
out to the beautiful Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort
and Spa, home of The Corn Maiden restaurant.
The resort is a stone’s throw from Bernalillo but
feels much, much farther from town. The views
from the restaurant are unmatched (except by
neighboring Prairie Star), and the luxurious
840 San Mateo SE, 268-9865 • $
[MEXICAN] These brightly painted stands sell
quick, tasty Mexican standards for cheap. The
burritos come wrapped in a delightfully moist
and tender tortilla, and are quite satisfying for
the price (some are just $1.75). In fact, the most
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expensive dinner plate you can buy here comes
in at just under $5 and features seven items.
Beware: Acapulco is takeout only, and you’ll
probably end up eating everything you bought
before you make it back home.
GRIFF’S BURGER BAR
8516 Central SE, 255-6130 • $
[AMERICAN] Hidden giants of the hamburger
family, Griff’s burgers are as big as Blake’s but
less than half the cost. There’s an unusual array
of tempting menu options, but the burgers bring
you back. Salad dressing is the default
condiment, and the “hot green chile” is actually
diced jalapeños, but get a giant double
cheeseburger with both on it. The shakes are
similarly enormous here.
UNIVERSITY
66 DINER
1405 Central SE, 247-1421 • $
[DINER] Step back in time for old-fashioned diner
food, jukebox oldies and atmosphere with a New
Mexican twist (incarnate in the hot-and-spicy
Frito pie). The real stars in this place, though, are
the awesome frozen desserts. They run the gamut
from mammoth banana splits to 99-cent teenyweeny hot fudge sundaes. The milkshakes come
in almost any flavor combination you can think of
and are some of the creamiest, most lipsmacking concoctions around. Voted Best
Milkshakes for 2013.
sweet rolls, huevos rancheros, green chile stew,
shakes, fresh-squeezed orange juice: It’s all
great. The ambience is strictly cafeteria plus tons
of John Wayne art.
QUARTERS BBQ
801 Yale SE, 843-6949 • $$
[BARBECUE/SOUL FOOD] You’ll probably have to
battle full parking lots and at least a moderate
wait, but these delays, annoying as they may be,
are one of the best “reviews” a restaurant could
hope for. Inside, the dim lighting and rustic décor
fade away when an enormous pile of tender,
saucy meat appears before you and your family.
The low-heat sauce is tangy and sweet, but
mellow enough to go down nice and easy without
a pucker. Fans of old-school kitsch will
appreciate the round barroom; it was the main
dining area of a sombrero-shaped restaurant in
the 1950s.
RANCHERS CLUB
1901 University NE, 889-8071 • $$$$
[STEAKHOUSE] Ranchers Club is arguably the city’s
fanciest restaurant, where fine steaks and
seafood are king. Certainly, it has the dining room
with the most formal service—you know, tuxedos
and golden-domed plates and all—but with live
music and expertly crafted cocktails, the
resplendent bar is also worth your time. This is
the place we like to go for really special
occasions—like when someone else is paying or
when we want to break a hunger strike.
UPTOWN
THE DAILY GRIND
THE CUBE BBQ
New Shows, New Lineup,
More Laughs, More Insight
1520 Central SE, 243-0023 • $$
[BARBECUE/SOUL FOOD] While The Cube’s
presentation is upscale, the portions you’ll get
are of standard barbecue proportions, unlikely to
send you home hungry. Ribs, chicken, brisket,
links and pulled pork are hickory-wood-smoked
and prepared with a spice rub (“dry”) or
drenched in tangy, smoky, sweet, acidic sauce
(“wet”). Both versions are excellent. Hot dog
lovers will have plenty to chew on with Chicago
dogs, bacon-wrapped Guadalajara dogs and 505
dogs (bacon, avocado and green chile). And with
mapley candied yams, mac and cheese and skinon fries, the sides at The Cube are hardly side
notes. To wash down your meal, there’s a wine
and beer list and a hefty menu of house-made
mousses, pies and muffins for dessert.
4360 Cutler NE, 883-8310 • $
[COFFEE/TEA/ESPRESSO] Owner Nancy Rogers still
makes at least two flavors of mouthwatering
scones every morning, but the Daily Grind’s new
location on Cutler offers change aplenty. It’s now
a full service restaurant, for instance, and it
serves booze. Vegetarians should seek out the
Waldorf salad and Grannie’s garden wrap.
JAPANESE KITCHEN STEAKHOUSE &
SUSHI BAR
6511 Americas Parkway NE, 872-1166 • $$$
[JAPANESE] They share one name, but this is
actually two separate dining rooms across a
courtyard from each other. Take the kids to the
one with the teppan grills; it’s livelier. Take your
date to the sushi bar and get a booth. Feed each
other deep-fried shrimp heads.
EL PATIO DE ALBUQUERQUE
MARCELLO’S CHOPHOUSE
142 Harvard SE, 268-4245 • $$
[NEW MEXICAN] A can’t-miss New Mexican spot
steeped in lived-in UNM area charm. There are
amazing beans, potatoes and, of course,
sopaipillas. And some really tasty green chile
chicken enchiladas, all of which are
complemented by a cerveza or a wine cocktail.
And live guitar music. And, yum. If there’s Frito
pie on the specials board, get it.
2201 Q NE (in ABQ Uptown Shopping Center),
837-2467 • $$$$
[STEAKHOUSE] Get ready to drop some serious
dough on this place, but if anything will get you
into someone’s pants, it’d be a meal here. This
joint is cool, smooth and classy, the foie gras and
Kobe beef are tender and delicious, and even the
mac and cheese is fancy-schmantzy with a
sprinkling of shaved black truffles. Have an
excellent glass of wine, an order of oysters
Marcello and don’t forget to lay on the charm.
Open late—10pm weekdays, 11pm Fridays and
Saturdays—of course. a
FRONTIER RESTAURANT
2400 Central SE, 266-0550 • $
[NEW MEXICAN] Frontier is an Albuquerque staple
that most folks can agree on. Breakfast burritos,
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BY DEVIN D. O’LEARY
Saint Laurent
Summer kids’ movies
Summer is officially here. More or less. I guess it
officially starts on June 21. But once the swamp
coolers are pumping and the paleta vendors hit
the streets in force, it’s close enough for me.
Summer, of course, means no school for the kids.
Summer also brings with it summer movie
season, in which we attempt to escape the
scorching midyear sun by hiding in theaters and
watching movies starring Dwayne Johnson.
These two phenomena collide every year about
this time when various movie theaters offer up
“summer movie clubs,” screening early morning
kids’ films during midweek. On Tuesdays and
Wednesdays starting at 10am, Regal’s Winrock
Stadium 16 IMAX and Cottonwood Stadium 16
are offering up Summer Movie Express. For just
$1 kids can see a number of recent animated and
live-action family films. This coming week, for
example, it’s Earth to Echo and The Boxtrolls.
Films will continue until Aug. 5. Rio Rancho
Premiere offers up its summer movie club in the
form of Wacky Wednesdays. Admissions,
sponsored by Legacy Church, are free. On
Wednesday, June 17, you can catch The Croods.
Screenings continue every Wednesday at 10am
until Aug. 5. Cinemark’s Summer Movie
Clubhouse happens at Movies 8 and Movies
West on Wednesday mornings at 10am.
Admission is $1 per show or $5 for 10 movies if
you purchase a punch card in advance at the box
office. Screenings continue on the 17th of June
with Dolphin Tale 2. So, parents, feel free to ditch
your kids at the movies. It’s an annual tradition.
Creature feature
KiMo Theatre (423 Central NW) is continuing its
Friday Fright Nights Sci-Fi Sequels presentation
with a wet and wild combo. This Friday, June 12,
at 6pm and 8:30pm, you can catch the splashy
1954 monster movie Creature from the Black
Lagoon. The following Friday, June 19, return to
KiMo (at 6 or 8:30pm) for the 1955 sequel
Revenge of the Creature. Tickets are $8 general
admission and $6 for students and seniors. For
advanced tickets or other details, check out
kimotickets.com.
Clint + KiMo
This weekend, KiMo also kicks off another great
movie series. Make My Day: A Clint Eastwood
Retrospective celebrates the movie career of the
squinty-eyed tough guy from California. The
series begins this Sunday, June 14, at 2pm with
the 1968 film Coogan’s Bluff. In it, Eastwood
plays an Arizona cop sent to New York City to
collect a troublesome prisoner. Future
installments of Make My Day include 1969’s
Where Eagles Dare (June 28), 1970’s Two Mules
for Sister Sara (July 5), 1971’s The Beguiled
(July 12), 1972’s Joe Kidd (July 19) and 1971’s
Play Misty For Me (July 26). Tickets are $8
general admission and $6 for students and
seniors. For advanced tickets or other details,
check out kimotickets.com.
Kids love radiation
The American Society of Radiologic Technology
will hold an open casting call for boys and girls
age 12 to 16 for roles in a series of corporate
videos. (Hey, ya gotta start somewhere.) The
videos will be shot on Saturday, June 20, and
Tuesday, June 30. These short videos are
designed to “help kids to discover and explore
medical imaging, radiation therapy and other
facets of radiologic technology.” Eight kids are
needed for the shoot on June 30. Only two are
required for June 20. These are described as
half-day shoots, and actors will be paid. The
casting call will happen starting at 9am on
Saturday, June 13, at the ASRT Offices (15000
Central SE). For questions, contact Greg
Crutcher at gcrutcher@asrt.org. a
French biopic about famed fashion designer gives us glorious
surface, poor structure
“Groovy, baby!”
BY DEVIN D. O’LEARY
Saint Laurent
irector Jalil Lespert’s 2014 biopic Yves Saint
Laurent took a look at the life of the famed
French designer (as played by Pierre
Niney) from the beginning of his career in
1958. Now, less than a year later, we get
director Bertrand Bonello’s biopic Saint
Laurent, which takes a look at the life of the
famed French designer (as played by Gaspard
Ulliel) from the years 1967 to 1976. Which
kind of begs the question: Is Yves Saint
Laurent so fascinating that we need a separate
biopic for each decade of his life? I’m not
exactly a massive aficionado of the fashion
industry in general or of Saint Laurent in
particular, so take this with a grain of salt if
you need to. But I’m gonna say no.
Like dancers or painters or authors or any
other creative type, fashion designers seem like
fine fodder for drama—what with their
tortured souls and their passionate minds and
their complex, convention-flaunting love
affairs. As a filmmaker Bonello certainly seems
enraptured by the image of young Monsieur
Saint Laurent. Ulliel (Hannibal Rising, A Very
Long Engagement), what with his mop of brown
hair and his thick-framed glasses, looks as
much like Saint Laurent as he does Austin
Powers’ skinny little brother. (The swingin’ ’60s
setting certainly adds to the effect.) But it’s
hard to tell how interested Bonello is in the
man behind the image.
For the length of its run, Saint Laurent
stumbles around in time, flashing back and
forth with seemingly little rhyme or reason. In
1967 we see our tightlipped fashionista sitting
in his surgery-room white office quietly
waiting for inspiration to strike. Over in 1972
we see him lounging in a banquette at a
glittery discotheque quietly observing the
fabulous people as they boogie-oogie-oogie ’til
D
Written and directed by Bertrand Bonello
Starring Gaspard Ulliel, Jérémie Renier, Louis
Garrel, Léa Seydoux
Rated R
Opens Friday 6/19
they just can’t boogie no more. Is the hopping
around in time really necessary? Couldn’t
these scenes have taken place in the same
time period? Was that one time Saint Laurent
sat in a disco and said nothing in the fall of
1972 really that significant?
Clearly, Bonello is trying to set a mood. He
gets a great assist from his production designer,
his costume people and all the folks in the
prop department. (Although this film was
made without the assistance of Saint Laurent’s
heirs, so none of his original designs are
actually featured.) Wanna know what an
upscale, amyl nitrate-fueled gay orgy looked
like in 1974 Paris? Saint Laurent nails it. But
the direction is almost maddeningly languid.
(You’ll feel every second of the 150-minute
length.) And the script—credited to Bonello
and Thomas Bidegain (Rust and Bone)—
maintains a clinical, at-arm’s-length point of
view at all times.
Bonello is great at capturing the look and
feel of the time period. He even tosses in a few
antiquated, split-screen montages. (One of
which conflates seasonal fashion collections
with news footage of student protests ... for
some reason.) But the visual flair is never
enough to raise the film’s pulse above “Valium
speed.” It’s admirable that the filmmaker
wants to simply show us the panoply of Saint
Laurent’s high life rather than explain it all to
us. (Hence, the almost obsessive lack of
meaningful dialogue.) We run into Saint
Laurent’s two muses, Betty Catroux (model
Aymeline Valade) and Loulou de la Falaise
(Léa Seydoux from Blue is the Warmest Color).
But we’re barely introduced to them before
they fade into the background. We meet Saint
Laurent’s business partner Pierre Bergé
(Jérémie Renier from In Bruges) in passing, but
he’s relegated mostly to some very boring
business negotiations. And Laurent himself?
Well, he smokes and stares at people a lot. He
seems to have been a jerk in the way that all
great artists are jerks. He seems to have
suffered from lifelong mental problems
(“Disorders” as he calls them). He seems to
have been an occasional drug addict. But all
these things are implied rather than openly
discussed here.
Ironic—considering the film is about a man
famous for his impeccably modern tailoring—
that the biopic of his life should be so formless
and shapeless. It just wanders around in time,
dropping in on various, seemingly unimportant
moments in its protagonist’s life. If you don’t
already know about the life and
accomplishments of Yves Saint Laurent, you
won’t be any more informed after watching
this film. There’s nothing about his childhood,
nothing about his inspirations, nothing about
his apprenticeship to the legendary Christian
Dior. Bonello never gets under the skin or into
the mind of his subject. He almost acts as if
explaining anything about the man in the title
would be gauche in the extreme. Perhaps, in
some sense, it would. But the film’s interest in
surfaces—from the shiny black onyx, the
silvery polished steel and the floor-to-ceiling
mirrors of the era in which it’s set to the blank
face of its main character—makes it a
superficial glimpse behind the curtain.
Admittedly, it’s a damn fine looking designer
curtain, but I still want to know what else is
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“Sense8” on Netflix
TELEVISION | IDIOT BOX
Mental as anything
BY DEVIN D. O’LEARY
ense8,” Netflix’ ambitious, new series,
comes with an impressive pedigree. It’s the
dual creation of the Wachowskis (makers of
such fine, sci-fi entertainment as The Matrix
and ... a bunch of other movies you didn’t like
nearly as much) and J. Michael Straczynski
(the creator of “Babylon 5” and the comic book
writer who made Superman do nothing but
walk across America for an entire year).
“Sense8” is the kind of offbeat, risk-taking
show that will turn off a lot of viewers, win a
handful of dedicated fans and further cement
Netflix as the industry-leading boundarypusher.
There isn’t a lot of hand-holding in
“Sense8.” Viewers are dumped into the middle
of an eight-episode story line they will only
begin to make sense of over the long haul.
Things start off with a bang as Daryl Hannah
(wow, does this woman ever age?) commits
suicide in the middle of a perfectly cinematic
abandoned church. Her death appears to spark
the “rebirth” of eight wildly divergent
“Sensates” around the globe. We’ve got a cop
in Chicago, a transsexual blogger in San
Francisco, a safecracker in Berlin, an EDM DJ
in London, a bus driver in Nairobi, a corporate
vice president in Seoul and ... a couple others. I
forget. It’s a lot of people to keep track of.
In time it appears these eight individuals are
linked by a singular power to connect with one
another on a psychic level. What one feels, the
others feel. What one sees, the others see.
What one hears, the others hear. But mostly,
these eight strangers just think they’re going
insane. Naveen Andrews (from “Lost”) shows
up occasionally as Jonas, a sort of sexy, Indian
“S
THE WEEK IN
SLOTH
THURSDAY 11
“The iHeartRadio Summer Pool Party
2015” (KWBQ-19 8pm) You’re
invited to a poolside party with Nicki
Minaj, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Brown,
Echosmith and David Guetta. And by
“invited,” I mean you get to watch it
on TV from your living room.
“The Seventies” (CNN 7pm) CNN kicks
off the latest of its decade-specific
documentary series by looking at the
TV shows that shaped the 1970s.
“The Josh Wolf Show” (CMT 12:30am)
Because Country Music Television
needs a late-night chat show too.
Apparently.
FRIDAY 12
“Phineas and Ferb: Last Day of
Summer” (Disney XD 7pm) For eight
years, the characters on “Phineas and
Ferb” have searched for fun and
adventure during summer vacation.
But as you can tell from the title of
this hour-long series ender, summer
is finally coming to an end.
“Dark Matter” (Syfy 8pm) From the
writers/producers of the various and
sundry “Stargate” TV series comes
this sci-fi series based on the comic
book of the same name. In it the crew
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Ben Kenobi (or, given the creators involved, a
sexy, Indian Morpheus) trying to explain what’s
going on. But he can only be so many places at
one time. This leaves our characters (and, by
extension, our audience) groping for answers as
to what’s happening.
What precisely is happening and what this
all means is hard to say. The show sticks to the
sort of “we are all one” worldview that the
Wachowskis started espousing in Cloud Atlas.
What do a transsexual blogger and an African
bus driver have in common—besides a
telepathic connection brought about by the
death of Daryl Hannah? “Everything, man,” say
the show’s creators in a techno-mystical, New
Agey sort of way. “Sense8”’s commitment to
diversity (in cast, style, storytelling technique
and tone) is admirable. But that also makes it
hard to get into. You can never really be in the
mood to watch “Sense8,” because you never
know what the mood is going to be. At any
given moment, you could be watching a crime
drama, an indie romance, a cop movie, a
conspiracy thriller. Heck, at one point, there’s a
full-on Bollywood dance number. It’s also hard
to really sympathize with the characters—
mostly because we don’t get to know any of
them for more than a few moments at a time.
Which is not to say that “Sense8” doesn’t
work. It just requires serious patience. This is
an extremely slow-building narrative. When it
finally starts to come together (as in the third
episode where our Kenyan bus driver suddenly
switches minds with two of his fellow
Sensates), it clicks like gangbusters. “Sense8”
could be your new TV obsession. Or not. You
just have to give it a few episodes to find out
for sure. a
The entire first season of “Sense8” is available now
on Netflix.
of a derelict spaceship awakens from
stasis with no memories of who they
are or how they got on board.
SATURDAY 13
I Killed My BFF (Lifetime 6pm) OMG!
“Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell” (BBC
America 8pm) Susanna Clarke’s
novel about an alternative history in
which 19th-century England is ruled
by magic gets a seven-part
adaptation.
“AFI Lifetime Achievement Award” (TBS
8pm) Steve Martin gets the grown-up
version of a Comedy Central roast.
“Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live at
Brazos County Jail” (Comedy Central
12am) Comedian Jeff Ross heads to
prison to make fun of hardened
criminals. At some point this must
have stopped sounding like a good
idea.
SUNDAY 14
“Mother Funders” (Bravo 10pm) Finally!
A reality show about a PTA fundraising
committee in Locust Grove, Ga.
Because the only thing more
interesting than PTA meetings at your
child’s school are PTA meetings at
someone else’s school.
MONDAY 15
“The Making of the Mob: New York”
(AMC 8pm) AMC’s new “docudrama”
series features archival footage,
dramatic recreations and “interviews
with notable figures in mob history”
such as former NYC Mayor Rudolph
Giuliani, singer Frankie Valli and
Drea de Matteo from “Joey” ... I
mean, “The Sopranos.”
TUESDAY 16
“Clipped” (TBS 8pm) The creators of
“Will and Grace” are back with this
sitcom about a Boston barbershop
starring Ashley Tisdale (High School
Musical) and George Wendt
(“Cheers”).
“Proof” (TNT 8pm) The awesome
Jennifer Beals (Flashdance, “The L
Word”) stars as a skeptical, hardscience surgeon motivated to
investigate cases of reincarnation,
out-of-body experiences and
hauntings after the death of her
teenage son.
WEDNESDAY 17
“Duck Commander: Making the
Musical” (A&E 7pm) Wouldn’t the
hardcore fans of “Duck Dynasty”—
the only ones likely to actually see
a musical adaptation of the
redneck reality show—find the idea
of a stage musical a little ... I don’t
know, gay?
“Deutschland 83” (Sundance 9pm)
This eight-part German series set
during the Cold War follows an East
German border guard sent
undercover by the secret police to
spy on a West German general.
Wait. Who am I rooting for? a
W E E K LY B U S I N E S S P R O F I L E • PA I D A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Ben Levine Realtor with RE/MAX
What was your first job?
Type of Business
My family’s business is the manufacturing
and distribution of adobe blocks. I worked for
NM Earth Adobes as an "adobero" during the
summers. Very hard work and serious labor but it
was great!
Real estate marketing/sales
Age
46
Hometown
How did you get started in this
business?
Albuquerque
I was selling bicycles, and the owners of the
company, Peter and Hannes Parnegg, came in to
buy a bike for one of the kids in their family. We
hit it off and he recruited me right on the spot.
He said, "Kid, you are wasting your time here at
the bike shop. Come on down to my place."
112 Wellesley SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Business Address
Business Phone
505-980-6363
Business Email
benlevinerealtor@gmail.com
Why did you choose this business?
Website
At the time I met Peter, I was looking for
something more. I was in school and was
examining my options and then opportunity
knocked! I didn't choose this business, it chose
me! ."
BENtotheMAX.com
might affect your business in the
future?
What is your business philosophy?
That's a huge question. Real estate is
extremely dependent on the internet at this
point, and I don’t see that changing much. Very
hard to say what it’s going to look like. One thing
I can say with confidence is that all the
technology and online stuff does not replace a
personal touch. People still want an actual human
being to interpret and make sense of all the data
and actually show them homes. It will be a while
before the internet will be able to open doors.
Give of one’s time, experience and
knowledge openly and freely without a direct
expectation of return. Operate and facilitate
with the heart and mind of a teacher, guide and
guru. It’s not sales. It’s "life facilitation”!
What is your educational background?
I don't have a formal education. Real life
experience has been the most effective learning
environment one could hope for ... and the
Discovery Channel.
In what area of your business do you
invest the most energy?
What is your or your company's
greatest asset?
Generating new business!
The people, of course and some amazing
technology to help our clients and customers.
What are your strongest business
traits?
I know how to listen and I'm a very quick
study in terms of "getting" people’s situations. My
own colorful and unconventional background
allows me to "intuit" what people are all about
more readily than most people I've come across
in the business.
Why did you choose to do business in
Albuquerque?
I grew up here, but more importantly, this is
where my people are.
What motivates you to succeed
besides the desire to make money?
I do have a bit of a competitive spirit, but
really take joy from empowering people to
improve their situations through home
ownership, and facilitating a persons move
forward through whatever situation they are
encountering, be it good or bad.
How do you maintain your competitive
edge?
How is operating your own business
different than you expected?
By staying in touch with market trends and
the latest technology that makes sense. There is
a lot of clutter in the tech world when it comes
to real estate!
I had no expectations going in. It has
turned out to be far better than I could have
imagined.
What significant changes have you
implemented recently?
I moved from my previous company of
nearly 17 years to RE/MAX Select in Nob Hill!
What do you offer that the competition
doesn't?
A personal understanding of the areas I
specialize in near UNM and Downtown. Not
many brokers can say they grew up in the
Downtown and University areas.
What do you think is the biggest
obstacle in operating a successful
business?
Time management—it’s a bear!
What was your best business decision?
To go into the real estate business! It fits
me like a glove. I love it!
What are your growth goals?
For 2015, I am looking to do 20 percent
higher volume than 2014.
How has the Internet affected your
business, and how do you think it
If you had to choose another career or
start another business, what would it
be?
I have always wanted to be a restaurateur or
a bicycle shop owner ... sigh ... someday.
What words of wisdom would you offer
to someone starting their own
business?
Don't forget to pay your taxes. Oh, and
show up on time.
What's your favorite saying or
quotation?
Carpe diem!
If you had a chance to live anyone else's
life, whose life would it be?
Charlie Watts.
What do you do for fun?
I am an avid cyclist, and I play drums in a
couple of local rock bands! I love to travel, cook
and eat.
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BY DEVIN D. O’LEARY
OPENING THIS WEEK
The Hand That Feeds
This documentary goes behind the scenes of a popular
bakery in New York’s Upper East Side where a shy
sandwich-maker named Mahoma López led
undocumented immigrant workers in a battle to overcome
abusive bosses, dangerous work conditions and minimal
pay. Special guest speakers from El Centro de Igualdad y
Derechos community organizers will be on hand for a
post-film Q&A. 85 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Sunday
6/14 at Guild Cinema)
Heaven Adores You
Prolific singer-songwriter Elliott Smith is profiled in this
intimate inquiry into his life and music. The film explores
the three major cities he lived and worked in—Portland,
New York and Los Angeles—while contemplating the
impact his songwriting continues to have on fans, friends
and fellow musicians. 104 minutes. Unrated. (Opens
Sunday 6/14 at Guild Cinema)
I’ll See You in My Dreams
Blythe Danner (Meet the Parents) stars in this comedydrama-romance about “a widow and former songstress
who discovers that life can begin anew at any age”—which
is pretty much the theme of every movie aimed at the
AARP crowd. The material is familiar, but Danner sells it
with charm and skill. 85 minutes. PG-13. (Opens Friday
6/12 at Century 14 Downtown)
Jurassic World
I’m not upset that Hollywood has decided to make a third
Jurassic Park sequel. Because, you know, money. I am,
however, ticked off that the fictional executives at InGen
thought they could get away with this. Did someone at the
corporation send out a memo saying, “Hey, everybody.
Remember that dinosaur theme park we were trying to
open? You know, the one where the tourists kept getting
eaten over and over and over again? Well, we’re pretty
sure we’ve got all the kinks worked out. Fourth time’s the
charm!” I mean, come on. ... Ah, well, at least we’ve got
Chris Pratt. He’s cool. 124 minutes. PG-13. (Opens
Thursday 6/11 at Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Rio
Rancho Premiere Cinema, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque)
The Wild One
Iris
The Marlon Brando motorcycle masterpiece from 1953
returns as part of Guild Cinema’s B-Movie Biker Bash
Nights. Leather-clad Brando leads his biker buddies to a
sleepy California town where he falls for local good girl
Kathie (Mary Murphy). Lee Marvin stops by later on to
make some trouble. A classic. (Opens Wednesday 6/17
at Guild Cinema)
Legendary documentarian Albert Maysles turned in his
final film with this documentary about 93-year-old style
maven Iris Apfel. Quick-witted and always flamboyant, Iris
has been an outsized presence on the New York fashion
scene for decades. Her passion for fashion, art and
people is well-displayed in this energetic portrait. 83
minutes. Unrated. (Guild Cinema)
Love & Mercy
STILL PLAYING
Aloha
A celebrated military contractor (Bradley Cooper) returns
to the site of his greatest career triumph (Hawaii) and
finds himself caught between his ex-girlfriend (Rachel
McAdams) and the no-nonsense Air Force officer
assigned to babysit him (Emma Stone). This muddled
romantic comedy comes to us from writer-director
Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire). who’s
done far better work in the past. 105 minutes. PG-13.
(Century Rio)
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Earth’s mightiest mortals are back for a second goaround. Seems that Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) has
built a super-powered robot named Ultron (voiced by
James Spader) who wants to bring peace to humanity by
wiping it out. Can Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The
Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye and newcomer The Vision
stop this metallic madman before his plan comes to
fruition? Probably, otherwise we don’t get any more
movies. Overstuffed? Sure. Exciting. Hell, yeah. 141
minutes. PG-13. (Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Century
14 Downtown, Century Rio, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque)
Dil Dhadakne Do
This comedy-drama-romance features an ensemble cast
(Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shetty, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer
Singh) and tells the story of a dysfunctional Punjabi
family vacationing together on a cruise ship. In Hindi with
English subtitles. 170 minutes. Unrated. (Century 14
Downtown)
Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s
Lost Rock and Roll
Mumblecore-inspired writer-director Andrew Bujalski
(Funny Ha Ha, Computer Chess) helms this
unpredictable, Altmanesque relationship comedy. It’s
about a recently divorced, newly rich, utterly miserable
man (Kevin Corrigan) whose lonely life gets tangled with
those of a self-styled health guru (Guy Pearce) and an
acerbic gym trainer (Cobie Smulders). (Opens Sunday
6/14 at Guild Cinema)
The history of Cambodia’s popular music scene is
examined in this swingin’, tune-filled documentary.
Shortly after its independence in the early ’50s, the
country experienced a Renaissance, embracing Western
culture at a rapid pace. But the looming threat of the
Khmer Rouge soon crushed the country’s rock and roll
dreams. Despite the increasingly dark story—told by the
few who survived it—Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten stresses
the healing power of music, even in the worst of times.
Reviewed in v24 i23. 106 minutes. Unrated. (Guild
Cinema)
Rockers
Entourage
This cameo-packed comedy thriller from 1978 follows the
attempts of the dreadlocked, ganja-smoking drummer
Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace (playing himself, more or
less) to succeed in the cutthroat Jamaican music scene.
When some gangsters get in the way, Horsemouth and his
pals plot to end their reign of terror. Be on the lookout for
appearances by Peter Tosh, Lee Perry, Dennis Brown,
Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear and more. The classic reggae
soundtrack has been digitally restored. Part of Guild
Cinema’s Reggae Movie Nights. 100 minutes. Unrated.
(Opens Thursday 6/18 at Guild Cinema)
The Mark Wahlberg-produced sitcom about a suddenly
popular young actor (Adrian Grenier) and his dudebro
pals from back in Jersey (Kevin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara,
Kevin Dillon) arrives on the big screen four years after
going off the air on HBO. Now it seems our boy Vinnie
Chase (Grenier) wants to direct, and it’s up to his old pal
Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven) to make the dream happen. Be
prepared for movie star cameos galore and plenty of
highly rewarded bad behavior. 104 minutes. R. (Century
14 Downtown, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Century Rio,
Icon Cinemas Albuquerque)
The Terminator (1984)
Insidious: Chapter 3
James Cameron’s 1984 writing-directing effort is one of
the greatest sci-fi B-movies ever made. Arnold
Schwarzenegger is the beefy killing machine teleported
naked from the future to destroy mankind. Linda Hamilton
is the feather-haired object of his cyborg hatred. Michael
Biehn is the hunky soldier sent to protect her. Some 30
years later, this remains a lean, mean action movie
machine. 107 minutes. R. (Opens Sunday 6/14 at
Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio)
Is it just me, or are these “suburban families stalked by
ghosts” movies getting harder to keep straight? Not to be
confused with last week’s Poltergeist remake or Sinister 2
(coming out later this summer) or the Paranormal Activity
series (the sixth film hit theaters this August), this one’s
actually a prequel to the previous two Insidious movies.
Here we learn how gifted psychic Elise Rainier (cult
actress Lin Shaye) got her start busting ghosts. 97
minutes. PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Rio
Rancho Premiere Cinema, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque)
Results
Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood) and John Cusack (High
Fidelity) split the role of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson
in this musical biopic about the musician’s struggles with
mental illness. Dano is terrific, but the Cusack sections
(set in the ’80s) feel like a weird add-on. 120 minutes.
PG-13. (Century Rio)
Mad Max: Fury Road
Some 30 years after the the third Mad Max film (Beyond
Thunderdome), legendary director George Miller returns
to reboot the road-wrecking series. This time around, Tom
Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises) is our reluctant, ex-cop
antihero Max, wandering the post-apocalyptic wasteland
looking for peace and quiet. What he finds is a furious
woman of action (Charlize Theron) on the run from a
sadistic warlord and his band of motor-mad psychos. For
this rule-breaking action classic, Miller eschews oldfashioned niceties like dialogue and character
development in order to tell an explosive, operatic myth
through movement, explosions and heroic bloodshed.
120 minutes. R. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Rio
Rancho Premiere Cinema)
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln
Center, the Barden Bellas (including way-too-old for
college Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson) enter an
international singing competition in order to regain their
status. Goofy hijinks, sassy sisterhood and an a cappella
rendition of “Flashlight” by Jessie J ensue. 115 minutes.
PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Rio Rancho
Premiere Cinema)
Poltergeist
The hit 1982 ghost story from Steven Spielberg and Tobe
Hooper gets an amped-up remake starring Sam Rockwell
(Confessions of a Dangerous Mind), Rosemarie DeWitt
(Cinderella Man) and Jared Harris (poor Lane Pryce from
“Mad Men”). You can see it in 3D if you want. 93
minutes. PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Rio
Rancho Premiere Cinema)
San Andreas
The B-movie disaster flicks of the ’70s get a CGI facelift
courtesy of the guy who directed Journey 2: The
Mysterious Island. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars as
an emotionally wounded rescue copter pilot who has to
race across California and save his college-bound
daughter (Alexandra Daddario) when the San Andreas
fault splits in two. It’s got all the collapsing buildings and
corny one-liners you’ll need this summer. 114 minutes.
PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Rio Rancho
Premiere Cinema)
of all the other operatives are compromised. McCarthy
provides all the slapstick action. Jude Law and Jason
Statham drop by to do the sophisticated spy thing. 115
minutes. R. (Century Rio, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema,
Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Century 14 Downtown)
Tomorrowland
Like Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion,
Disney’s Tomorrowland attraction gets its own movie spinoff. In it a curious teen (Britt Robertson) and a former boy
genius (George Clooney) embark on an adventure to find
a place, hidden beyond time and space, where great
minds from throughout history have retreated to build the
perfect, futuristic city. The film desperately wants to sell
audiences on its childlike sense of wonder and its
retrofuturistic optimism—but the plot is incredibly
convoluted, the action oddly violent and the ending one
sanctimonious Al Gore lecture. 130 minutes. PG. (Rio
Rancho Premiere Cinema, Century Rio, Icon Cinemas
Albuquerque)
SECOND RUN
Cinderella
Kenneth Branagh (Henry V, Thor) directs this straightfaced, unironic live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1950
animated gem. It looks gorgeous from top to bottom, and
Lily James (from “Downton Abbey”) seems perfectly
appropriate as the ball-going protagonist. But this version
adds nothing whatsoever new to the old story. For Disney
princess completists only. Reviewed in v24 i11. 113
minutes. PG. (Movies 8, Movies West)
The Croods
Nicolas Cage voices an overprotective caveman whose
rebellious daughter (Emma Stone) befriends a primitive
inventor (Ryan Reynolds) who brings warnings about the
end of the world. Dreamworks Animation tried harder with
Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon, but the
animation is colorful and occasionally amusing. 98
minutes. PG. (Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema)
Dolphin Tale 2
Winter, the handicapped dolphin who starred in the
inspirational family film about her own life, returns in an
even more fictionalized sequel. Here, marine biologists at
an aquarium in Florida rescue an even cuter baby dolphin
named Hope. Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd and Harry
Connick Jr. are the non-dolphin stars. 107 minutes. PG.
(Movies West, Movies 8)
Furious 7
The automotive insult to gravity and various related forms of
physics continues, despite the untimely death of star Paul
Walker. Vin Diesel, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and
Ludacris pick up the slack, shooting and/or crashing cars
into countless people, places and things. Seems Evil British
Guy (Jason Statham) is going after car thief/invincible
superhero Dominic Toretto and crew for killing his brother,
Evil British Guy From The Last Movie (Luke Evans). 137
minutes. PG-13. (Movies 8, Movies West)
Spy
Melissa McCarthy reunites with her Bridesmaids/The
Heat director Paul Feig to play a deskbound CIA analyst
who suddenly becomes a field agent when the identities
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Get Hard
Will Ferrell and the clearly overworked Kevin Hart
(six films last year and two so far in 2015) star in
this racial comedy. Ferrell is millionaire James King,
busted for fraud and bound for San Quentin. On
the run from police, James ends up in the South
Central LA home of family man Darnell Lewis
(Hart). Mistaking him for a street thug (because,
you know, racial humor), James offers to pay the
man to school him in the art of being a gangsta—so
he can survive in prison. Needless to say, this
mismatched buddy comedy doesn’t try very hard.
100 minutes. R. (Movies 8, Movies West)
Insurgent
The popular young adult book series about a
dystopian future in which mean old adults won’t let
rebellious teens grow up to be whatever they want
returns with the second outing in the trilogy (which
will, inevitably, turn into four films). Shailene
Woodley is back as troublemaking “divergent” Tris,
who’s obliged to run and fight and take a bunch of
tests (no, really) in this predictably rote sequel.
119 minutes. PG-13. (Movies 8, Movies West)
The Longest Ride
Clint Eastwood’s studly son Scott Eastwood stars in
this extremely Nicholas Sparks-esque adaptation of
a Nicholas Sparks novel. Eastwood is a rodeo rider
sidelined by injury who falls for a sweet, artsy
college girl (Britt Robertson from “Under the
Dome”). At some point they rescue an old man
(Alan Alda) from an auto accident. The sweet, artsy
college girl helps the old dude recover in the
hospital by reading a bunch of his love letters from
the 1940s. So, yup, we get a flashback-filled Bstory with more romance. 139 minutes. PG-13.
(Movies 8, Movies West)
McFarland, USA
This Disney-produced “based on the inspirational
true story” sports flick is pure formula. But it’s a
formula that works. Kevin Costner is a high school
coach exiled to a dirtwater farming community in
California. There, he creates a winning cross
country running team with some of the ragtag local
migrant worker kids. It’s all very familiar, but
director Niki Caro (Whale Rider) shows
considerable sympathy to the impoverished farm
workers depicted here. Reviewed in v24 i8. 129
minutes. PG. (Movies 8, Movies West)
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out
of Water
When the secret formula for Krabby Patties goes
missing, SpongeBob and his pals (Patrick,
Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs) venture into the real
world (featuring a mix of live-action and 3D
animation) to recover it from a dastardly pirate
(Antonio Banderas ... no, really). Also, they become
superheroes. Yeah, SpongeBob doesn’t make a lot
of sense. But it’s awesome. 93 minutes. PG.
(Movies West, Movies 8)
Unfriended
For those Millennials who can’t tear themselves
away from their phones, tablets and computers for
one freaking minute comes this unspeakably
“contemporary” found-footage horror film that
takes place entirely on Skype. Seems that a
teenage girl was bullied into committing suicide.
One year later, all her social media “friends” find
themselves being stalked and murdered, one by
one, online. ... And for those of you under the age
of 15, don’t worry, a Snapchat horror film will be
coming at you sooner or later. 100 minutes. R.
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7:15, 9:45
Spy Fri-Wed 11:05am, 12:35, 1:55, 3:10, 4:50, 7:40, 9:05,
10:30; Thu 11:05am, 12:35, 1:55, 3:10, 4:50, 7:40,
10:30
Jurassic World Fri-Thu 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:25
Jurassic World 3D Fri-Thu 11:25am, 12:25, 2:25, 3:25,
5:25, 6:25, 8:25, 9:25
Insidious: Chapter 3 Fri-Thu 12:15, 2:55, 5:20, 7:55, 10:25
Dil Dhadakne Do Fri-Sat 11:10am, 2:50, 6:30, 10:05; Sun
6:30, 10:05; Mon-Tue 11:10am, 2:50, 6:30, 10:05; Wed
10:05; Thu 11:10am, 2:50
Entourage Fri-Thu 11:40am, 2:20, 5:00, 7:35, 10:10
San Andreas 3D Fri-Wed 12:20, 3:15, 6:05, 8:55; Thu
12:20, 3:15
San Andreas Fri-Thu 11:00am, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20
Poltergeist Fri-Wed 6:15
Mad Max: Fury Road Fri-Thu 11:15am, 2:05, 4:55, 7:50,
10:40
Pitch Perfect 2 Fri-Thu 11:20am, 2:10, 5:00, 7:45, 10:45
Avengers: Age of Ultron Fri-Thu 12:50, 4:05, 7:20, 10:35
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Jurassic World 3D Fri-Sat 1:00, 2:00, 3:45, 4:45, 6:20,
7:30, 9:10, 10:15; Sun-Thu 1:00, 2:00, 3:45, 4:45, 6:20,
7:30, 9:10
Jurassic World Fri-Sat 11:45am, 1:30, 2:30, 4:15, 5:15,
7:00, 7:55, 9:45, 10:35; Sun-Thu 11:45am, 1:30, 2:30,
4:15, 5:15, 7:00, 7:55
Entourage Fri-Sat 12:35, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05; Sun-Thu
12:35, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45
Insidious: Chapter 3 Fri-Sat 1:35, 3:45, 6:00, 8:10, 10:25;
Sun-Thu 1:35, 3:45, 6:00, 8:10
Spy Fri-Sat 12:00, 2:45, 5:15, 7:55, 10:25; Sun-Thu 12:00,
2:45, 5:15, 7:55
Avengers: Age of Ultron 3D Fri-Sat 9:25
Tomorrowland Fri-Thu 12:10, 2:55, 6:00, 8:45
Avengers: Age of Ultron Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:20, 6:10; Sun-Thu
11:55am, 2:50, 5:40, 8:35
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The Terminator (1984) Sun 2:00; Wed 2:00, 7:00
Jurassic World Fri-Sat 10:35am, 11:05am, 1:50, 2:20,
5:05, 5:35, 8:20, 8:50, 11:35, 12:01am; Sun-Thu
10:35am, 11:05am, 1:50, 2:20, 5:05, 5:35, 8:20, 8:50
Jurassic World 3D Fri-Sat 9:30am, 10:00am, 11:40am,
12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 2:55, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 6:10, 6:45,
7:15, 7:45, 9:25, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00; Sun-Thu 9:30am,
10:00am, 11:40am, 12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 2:55, 3:30,
4:00, 4:30, 6:10, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:25, 10:00, 10:30
Love & Mercy Fri-Thu 10:10am, 1:15, 4:20, 7:25, 10:30
Entourage Fri-Sat 10:50am, 12:20, 1:45, 3:10, 4:40, 6:05,
7:35, 9:00, 10:30, 11:55; Sun-Thu 10:50am, 12:20,
1:45, 3:10, 4:40, 6:05, 7:35, 9:00, 10:30
Insidious: Chapter 3 Fri-Sat 10:25am, 11:20am, 12:15,
1:10, 2:10, 3:05, 4:05, 5:00, 5:55, 6:55, 7:50, 8:45,
9:45, 10:40, 11:30; Sun-Tue 10:25am, 11:20am, 12:15,
1:10, 2:10, 3:05, 4:05, 5:00, 5:55, 6:55, 7:50, 8:45,
9:45, 10:40; Wed-Thu 10:25am, 11:20am, 12:15, 1:10,
2:10, 3:05, 4:05, 5:00, 6:55, 7:50, 9:45, 10:40
Spy Fri-Sat 10:05am, 11:10am, 12:10, 1:20, 2:20, 3:20,
4:25, 5:30, 6:30, 7:35, 8:40, 9:40, 11:45; Sun-Thu
10:05am, 11:10am, 12:10, 1:20, 2:20, 3:20, 4:25, 5:30,
6:30, 7:35, 8:40, 9:40
Aloha Fri-Thu 10:20am, 1:20, 4:10, 7:05, 10:00
San Andreas Fri-Sat 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:35,
1:35, 2:35, 3:40, 4:40, 5:40, 6:45, 7:45, 8:45, 9:50,
10:45, 11:50; Sun-Thu 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am,
12:35, 1:35, 2:35, 3:40, 4:40, 5:40, 6:45, 7:45, 8:45,
9:50, 10:45
Poltergeist Fri-Thu 10:45
Tomorrowland Fri-Thu 12:35, 3:55, 7:15, 10:35
Mad Max: Fury Road Fri 10:00am, 11:35am, 1:10, 2:45,
4:20, 5:55, 7:30, 9:05, 10:40; Sat 10:00am, 11:35am,
1:10, 2:45, 4:20, 7:30, 9:05, 10:40; Sun 10:00am, 1:10,
4:20, 5:55, 7:30, 9:05, 10:40; Mon 10:00am, 11:35am,
1:10, 2:45, 4:20, 5:55, 7:30, 9:05, 10:40; Tue 10:00am,
11:35am, 1:10, 2:45, 4:20, 7:30, 10:40; Wed-Thu
10:00am, 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 10:40
Pitch Perfect 2 Fri-Thu 9:45am, 12:50, 3:55, 7:00, 10:05
Avengers: Age of Ultron Fri-Thu 11:50am, 3:20, 6:50,
10:20
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Iris Fri-Sat 4:00, 8:30
Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll
Fri-Sat 6:00
The Hand That Feeds Sun 1:00
Results Sun-Tue 3:45, 8:15
Heaven Adores You Sun-Tue 6:00
The Wild One Wed 6:00, 8:00
Rockers Thu 2:30, 5:30, 8:30
Dolphin Tale 2 Tue 9:30am
Furious 7 Fri-Thu 11:10am, 12:20, 2:30, 3:40, 5:50, 7:00,
9:10, 10:20
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Fri-Thu 3:30,
9:50
Insurgent Fri-Thu 12:00, 3:10, 6:30, 9:30
Unfriended Fri-Thu 11:20am, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10
Cinderella Fri-Thu 11:00am, 12:30, 2:00, 5:00, 6:50, 8:30
Get Hard Fri-Thu 11:40am, 2:20, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30
The Longest Ride Fri-Thu 12:10, 6:40
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Insurgent Fri-Thu 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:15
Unfriended Fri-Thu 7:35, 10:00
Cinderella Fri-Thu 12:55, 1:40, 3:45, 4;30, 7:20, 10:10
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Poltergeist Fri-Tue 10:05am, 12:35, 3:05, 5:35, 8:05,
10:35; Wed 12:35, 3:05, 5:35, 8:05, 10:35; Thu
10:05am, 12:35, 3:05, 5:35, 8:05, 10:35
Jurassic World Fri-Tue 10:00am, 11:20am, 1:40, 2:20, 3:20,
4:00, 5:20, 7:40, 8:20, 9:20, 10:00; Wed 1:40, 2:20,
3:20, 4:00, 5:20, 7:40, 8:20, 9:20, 10:00; Thu 10:00am,
11:20am, 1:40, 2:20, 3:20, 4:00, 9:20, 10:00
Jurassic World 3D Fri-Tue 10:40am, 12:20, 1:00, 4:40,
6:20, 7:00, 10:40; Wed 1:00, 4:40, 6:20, 7:00, 10:40; Thu
10:40am, 12:20, 1:00, 4:40, 6:20, 7:00
Spy Fri-Tue 10:10am, 11:10am, 1:10, 2:10, 4:10, 5:10,
7:10, 8:10, 10:10; Wed 1:10, 2:10, 4:10, 5:10, 7:10,
8:10, 10:10; Thu 10:10am, 11:10am, 1:10, 2:10, 4:10,
5:10, 7:10, 10:10
Insidious: Chapter 3 Fri-Tue 11:00am, 1:40, 4:20, 7:00,
9:40; Wed 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40; Thu 11:00am, 1:40,
4:20, 7:00, 9:40
Entourage Fri-Thu 12:35, 3:25, 6:15, 9:05
San Andreas 3D Fri-Thu 3:30, 9:10
San Andreas Fri-Thu 12:40, 6:20
Tomorrowland Fri-Thu 12:40, 3:45, 6:50, 9:55
Pitch Perfect 2 Fri-Tue 10:30am, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30;
Wed 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30; Thu 10:30am, 1:30, 4:30,
7:30, 10:30
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10:20; Wed 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20; Thu 10:20am, 1:20,
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June 19 & 20
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Cloudcroft, NM
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MUSIC | Show Up!
I LIKE TO WATCH
BY AUGUST MARCH
Twistin’ the Night Away
Five shows to make you move
Low Spirits. The doors open at 8pm, and you
may start dancing around 9.
Saturday
The Weepies, Steve Tannen and Deb Talan
BY AUGUST MARCH
Are my lemons tied?/ Is my hair in place?/
Have I got a cute expression on my face?/
Are my shoes all shined?/ I’ll try to keep in
line/ When I’m dancin’ in the show tonight/
Does my shuffle step/ Really look so good?/
Am I doin’ it the way you think I should?/
Would it be a miss/ If I blew a kiss/ When I’m
dancin’ in the show tonight?/ Showtime now
is getting nearer/ And I’m getting scared/ Wish
I could see in the mirror/ If I’m all prepared/
First you take a step/ Then you point your toe/
Hope I know it like I did a week ago/ Am I
standing straight?/ I can hardly wait/ Till I’m
dancing in the show tonight!”—“I’m Dancing
in the Show Tonight” by Aaron Freeman and
Mickey Melchiondo, performing as Ween on
an album called The Mollusk.
“
Here’s a song lyric that summarizes the
beauty and terror of performance in a clever,
cartoon-like format. How the hell lemons got
involved in a twisted tale of expectation and
consequent, perhaps delusional, stage-fright is
a question best left to other critics. I’m sure
Boognish had something to do with it, but
whatever. If you’re keen to grok the sorts of
feelings elucidated by Gene and Dean, do this
critic a favor, visit a venue, and leave the
mollusk and its wandering eye alone until the
after-party.
Friday
Friday, June 12, is a damn good day to put my
advice to the test. Three diverse events that
evening should provide all the wonder and
wildness one needs to quell the craziness and
exalt the excellent as the weekend unwinds.
Over at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo
(903 10th Street SW), there will be a concert
by The Weepies, a folk-rock duo comprised of
Steve Tannen and Deb Talan. Extant since the
onset of the glorious 21st century, this East
Coast-born, Califas-bound band specializes in
a sound that could be categorized as pop. Yet—
crafted with dense harmonies and winding,
melodic passages filled with delicate
instrumentation—their work is more than
that, resonating with intense musical choices.
Check out opening cut “River from the Sky”
from Sirens to translate that last sentence into
music. Anywho, The Weepies make with the
music at 7:30pm; you can enter the zoo at
6pm. Tickets cost $3-$10, and there will be
animals everywhere.
Later that night, before the waning moon
rises, Launchpad (618 Central SW) hosts a
benefit concert. This show is directed toward
efforts to evolve our culture away from the
dark practices that often result in homelessness
and lack of community health care resources.
Nono’s Benefit for Homeless and Mental
Health was organized by members of the local
music community, including Noelan Ramirez,
Clark Libbey, Colleen Elvidge and Jason Broz.
The whole damn thing will be a brilliant rock
and roll blast, with admission going to fund
programs at ABQ Heading Home and The
Storehouse. Bellemah, Libbey and Ramirez’
acoustic project, headlines a concert that also
embraces local doomsters Hounds Low and
Burque experimental rock duo The Lymbs.
For $8, it’s a bright way to support a noble
cause. The show begins at 9:30pm.
Low Spirits (2823 Second Street NW) will
be the scene of some mighty fine, Americanflavored music that same moonless Friday
night. Cajun-inflected honky tonk maestros
Greg Butera and the Gunsels bring their bag
of spicy tricks down from Santa Fe to perform
in conjunction with some of our humble burg’s
most ginchy players. Kimo Licious, the source
of all things acoustically pure and heartwrenchingly harmonic on this stretch of the
Rio Grande, will perform a set. At the top of
this heap of high-desert hijinks will be James
Whiton, an adept of the bass violin and
assorted electronic devices. Whiton came up
here in town, sojourned in the City of Angels
and recently returned to reclaim—to astounding
effect—his place in the Albuquerque music
community. Seven dollars and an ID that proves
21+ status gets you out of the hot summer and
into the cool and groovy environs available at
Somewhere or other, it’s written that pride
comes before a fall, but never mind that. Here
in these parts, Pride usually comes before
summer, in early June. That will most certainly
be the case at Tractor Brewing Wells Park
(1800 Fourth Street NW) on Saturday, June 13,
at an event righteously referred to as Rebels
with a Cause—Heroes of a Movement. Meant
to commemorate, celebrate and incorporate
the progression of civil rights in our nation as
we all work for and walk toward freedom and
diversity, this evening of concert-making
features a plethora of musicians performing in
a variety of genres.
Mondo Vibrations, a souled out reggae
outfit outta Burque and Belen, will play as part
of a progressively pumped up programme that
also includes dreamily synthetic electrorockers Lindy Vision and dazzling digital
drifter Emily Montoya, performing as DJ Dirt
Girl. Additionally, demonstrations by an
ornate and occult burlesque outfit known as
the Black Widow Cabal and their lighter,
fluffier burlesque counterparts the Sugar
Babies (sugar’s fluffy, right?) will be available
for your added entertainment and pleasurable,
experience-gathering proclivities. This
awesome aspect of Pride 2015 gets rolling at
6pm. It won’t stop until early the next
morning, about an hour before the moonrise
hinted at earlier in this missive. One must be
21 or older to attend; please bring a 10 spot to
gain admittance.
Monday
Michael Wayne Atha is a southern-born,
Eminem-influenced rapper of Cherokee
descent who uses the stage and recording
persona Yelawolf to explore his life as a
muralist, drifter, hell-raiser and flow-meister.
His mixtapes, including Pissin’ in a Barrel of
Beez and Trunk Muzik, are notable for their
effective use of radioactive rhyme, rhythm and
mixed up madness. He’ll be performing at
Sunshine Theater (120 Central SW) on
Monday, June 15.
Yelawolf’s career thus far has seen the dude
rise from reality teevee show specimen to a
gangsta of love supported and produced by
hip-hop nation notables like the
aforementioned Slim Shady and Big K.R.I.T.,
as well as rock-city denizens like Brit singersongwriter Ed Sheeran and Travis Barker of
the infamous Blink-182. Tickets to this land of
luxuriously lovely linkages with steep
balconies range widely in price from $22.50 to
$99. It’s a 13+ gig that goes off at 7pm.
Oh, did I tell you? I’m dancing in the show
tonight! It’ll be grand. I’ll do the twist, then
the Watusi. I can hardly wait. See you there,
okay? a
Heck of a Montage, Kurt
The summer of 1991 came around. I got a tattoo
from J.B. Jones at Fine Line. It was a picture of an
image from Buddhist mythology. I left the gauze pad
from its creation on my ex-girlfriend’s bicycle as a
bloody parting gift, then went down to the sculpture
lab at the college to see what was going on.
Randall Chavez, Luke Hudson and Alex Ariza
were welding. Randall and Luke were decent skaters
and badass artists. Alex could shape metal like
Vulcan himself. He owned a badly behaved
Australian Shepherd dog named Chucho. That day
he also had a cassette tape with him. He played it
over and over in the metal shop on a shitty old
cassette deck with broken volume knobs and crackly
speakers. The Sub Pop recording, already two years
old, was called Bleach; it was by a band called
Nirvana.
The first time the tape ended, silence followed.
Everybody in the room took turns staring at one
another. Alex walked over to the player, raised his
eyebrows. We all nodded; “Blew” started up again.
As the building was about to close for the day, by
the studio lockers, I asked Alex to borrow that tape.
I spent the rest of the day nursing my wounds,
making copies of something to lift me out of the past
and propel me into the future.
That’s just one Nirvana story. Perhaps the
greatest of all comes straight outta the visionary
work of Kurt Cobain himself, albeit filtered through
the lens and organizing abilities of director Brett
Morgen. Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck is a
documentary film focused on the myth of a trio of
American musicians who made their mark on our
culture in a matter of a scant few years.
In the aftermath, one of them drifted willfully into
obscurity, another embraced superstardom, while
the third died painfully, was resurrected as a
member of a pantheon of sorts, worshipped, reviled,
passionately listened to and purposely ignored by
millions of humans all over this planet.
Ironically, far from hagiography, Morgen’s film—
available on HBO on Demand and to be released on
DVD and Blu-Ray on Nov. 6—humanizes the
rocanrol god Cobain in ways that are poignant,
humorous, dangerously clever and deeply tragic; it’s
like Hamlet for our age.
In Montage of Heck, the artist’s frailty and
dysfunction are not questioned so much as they are
provided to the audience as a means of displaying
the cruel and casual nature of life common to all of
us. How—in at least one case—such slings and
arrows led to a creative life and output that sought
to overcome darkness through musical expression is
a question the film answers plangently yet brightly.
From Cobain’s inspirational encounter and
subsequent punk rock discourse with King Buzzo to
his black-tar stained courtship and marriage to
Courtney Love, the band’s ineluctable rise to
superstardom and Cobain’s ultimate self-immolation
are covered gleefully yet with appropriate gravitas.
Montage of Heck makes use of Cobain’s personal
artifacts to tell a tale that rises up from the world of
rock music and comes to reside in the realm of
American culture as a portrait of one our nation’s
great makers. The film is a must for anyone who’s
ever uttered the word rock, anyone and everyone
who’s ever pressed the play button and turned up
the volume afterwards, in the hope of discovering a
stony, star-strewn revelation. a
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BY GEOFFREY PLANT
The Black
Watch
Sugarplum Fairy,
Sugarplum Fairy
(Pop Culture Press/Carrot
Top)
Sugarplum Fairy ,
Sugarplum Fairy is the 17th release from The
Black Watch, formed in the late ’80s by
founding and only remaining original member
John Andrew Fredrick. Like TBW’s last
couple releases, Sugarplum Fairy, Sugarplum
Fairy contains a nice batch of well-produced
indie-pop with a veneer of ’90s brit-pop.
Fans will embrace standout tracks like
“Quietly Now” and the ace lyrics of “Nothing,”
but newbies might try 2011’s much-lauded
Led Zeppelin Five first. This latest release,
which apparently began as a solo acoustic
project—evidenced by the pretty acoustic
tracks “Anne of Leaves” and “Dear Anne”—
has all the same elements, but doesn’t quite
reach the quota of riffs and rhythms set by
previous albums. Released on the Pop Culture
Press label and distributed by Carrot Top,
Sugarplum Fairy, Sugarplum Fairy does give
one hope for the future of the independent
recording industry.
The Copper
Gamins
La Quimera de
Cobre
(Self-released)
When The Copper Gamins
came through
Albuquerque a couple years ago, they had
one of those nights that every touring band—
every musician, for that matter—goes
through occasionally: the gig without an
audience. The best of bands kick out the jams
anyway, and this duo from Mexico thusly
demonstrated their passion for rocking out—
to me and my girlfriend. Anyway, this new
Copper Gamins album finds the boys with
chops improved and wailing away in the same
White Stripesy way. Derivative? Maybe ...
but these guys do it right and without
pretense. Besides, the whole garage scene is
by nature kinda derivative; some just play
“Green Fuzz” better than others—or in this
case “Norwegian Wood.” The singer sounds
like a Mexican, early-Beatles John Lennon
singing like Jack White. I’m down with that.
Little Wings
Explains
(Woodsist)
Little Wings is the longtime vehicle/band for
musician and visual artist
Kyle Field, and Explains is
his first release on the
dependable Woodsist label. Field’s voice and
musical arrangements remind me a bit of Jim
Sullivan (the country musician rumored to
have been abducted by aliens outside Santa
Rosa, N.M.)—but with the phrasing of the
heavily medicated. The lyrics on Explains are
enjoyable meditations on growing grass,
fairy-tale maxims and other subjects both
personal and out there. Field is backed by an
understated band consisting of brushes, an
acoustic bass, a few guitars, keyboards and
the occasional odd noise. Once you get over
Field’s slightly uncertain-sounding voice,
Explains is the perfect soundtrack for your
opium dreams or coma. a
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Music
Calendar
THURSDAY JUNE 11
ALBUQUERQUE RAIL YARDS Jedi Mind Tricks • hip-hop •
6pm • $25 • ALL-AGES!
BEN MICHAEL’S Latin Jam Session • 7pm • FREE
CORRALES BISTRO BREWERY, Corrales Claystone • 6pm •
FREE
THE COWGIRL BBQ, Santa Fe Troy Browne Duo • Americana •
8pm • FREE
DIRTY BOURBON County Road 5 • country, rock • 9pm • $5
DUKE CITY SOUND STAGE Meet Me in Montauk • easycore •
High Hopes, Big Dreams • The Paragraphs • rock • Never
Better • Down and Out • 7pm • $5 • ALL-AGES!
ERNA FERGUSSON LIBRARY The Watermelon Mountain Jug
Band • bluegrass, folk • 6pm • FREE • ALL-AGES!
HISTORIC EL REY THEATER Bassrush North American
Takeover: 12th Planet • dubstep • LOUDPVCK • Kove •
9pm • $12
HOTEL ANDALUZ Jesus Bas y MÁS • 7pm • ALL-AGES!
LAUNCHPAD BEAT BATTLE: Hosted by Wake Self and DJ
Young Native with Bullhead and Ded • 9:30pm • $5
LIZARD TAIL BREWING Kamikaze Karaoke • 7:30pm • FREE •
ALL-AGES!
LOW SPIRITS Cowboys and Indian • rockabilly • Whiskey Kiss •
9pm • $5
MOLLY’S BAR, Tijeras Jam Night: Jimmy Jones • 6pm • FREE
NED’S BAR & GRILL Freddie Chavez • variety • 5pm • FREE
RANCHERS CLUB Lindy Gold • piano • 6:30pm • FREE
SAVOY WINE BAR & GRILL Todd Tijerina Trio • blues,
Americana • 6pm • FREE • ALL-AGES!
SCALO NORTHERN ITALIAN GRILL Le Chat Lunatique • dirty
jazz • 8:30pm • FREE
SKYLIGHT, Santa Fe Latin Night with VDJ Dany • 9pm •
Golden Thursdays • 10pm
ST. CLAIR WINERY & BISTRO Jazz Brasileiro • bossa nova •
6pm • FREE
TRACTOR BREWERY WELLS PARK pLOUD Music Series •
8pm • FREE
TRIPLE SEVENS, Isleta Casino Karaoke • 9:30pm • FREE
ZINC WINE BAR & BISTRO The Rudy Boy Experiment • rock,
blues • 9:30pm • FREE
FRIDAY JUNE 12
ABQ BIOPARK ZOO Zoo Music: The Weepies • indie • 6pm •
$3-$10, FREE for children 2 and younger • See “Show
Up!”
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY Salsa
Under the Stars: Calle 66 • salsa • 7pm • $12-$14 •
ALL-AGES!
CARAVAN EAST Kevin Michael Band • country, variety • 6pm •
$5
COOLWATER FUSION RESTAURANT Oscar Butler •
contemporary, folk • 6pm • FREE
CORRALES BISTRO BREWERY, Corrales Java Fix • 6pm •
FREE
THE COUNTY LINE BBQ Los Radiators • folk, blues • 6:30pm •
FREE • ALL-AGES!
THE COWGIRL BBQ, Santa Fe Jay Boy Adams & Zenobia •
Americana • 8:30pm • FREE
DIRTY BOURBON County Road 5 • country, rock • 9pm • $5
DUKE CITY SOUND STAGE Least of These • So Say We All •
nerdcore • The Lumberjack • Gozur • 7pm • $10 •
ALL-AGES!
HISTORIC OLD TOWN The Bus Tapes • folk, rock • 7pm • FREE
IMBIBE DJ Rotation • 9pm • FREE
LAUNCHPAD Benefit For Homeless and Mental Health:
The Lymbs • rock • Bellemah • acoustic, indie • Hounds
Low • doom, stoner rock • The Broken Fables • 9:30pm •
$8 • See “Show Up!”
LOUNGE 54 @ SANTA ANA STAR, Bernalillo Tijerina Acoustic
Trio • 9pm • FREE
LOW SPIRITS James Whiton Solo Loop Bass Madness •
Kimo • Greg B. & The Gunsels • honky tonk, country •
9pm • $7 • See “Show Up!”
MINE SHAFT TAVERN, Madrid Paw & Erik • bluegrass • 5pm •
Roger Jameson and the Jaded Heart Band • alt.country •
7pm • FREE
MOLLY’S BAR, Tijeras Skip Batchelor • 1:30pm • The
Memphis P. Tails • blues • 6pm • FREE
NED’S BAR & GRILL Beg, Borrow & Steal • rock • 6pm •
Traveler in Pain • rock • 9pm • FREE
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART, Santa Fe Free Friday
Music • 10am • FREE • ALL-AGES!
PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD KITCHEN Flashback • variety •
5:30pm • FREE • ALL-AGES!
PRANZO ITALIAN GRILL, Santa Fe David Geist • cabaret •
6pm • $2
THE RANGE CAFÉ, Bernalillo Murata • contemporary •
7:30pm • FREE
SAN FELIPE CASINO HOLLYWOOD, San Felipe Pueblo Rude
Boyz • 9pm • FREE
SKYLIGHT, Santa Fe The Alchemy Party • 9pm • $7
STAGE @ SANTA ANA STAR, Bernalillo Escape Friday: DJ
Devin • Chris de Jesus • 9pm • $10 for men
SUNSHINE THEATER Sepultura • heavy metal • Destruction •
Arsis • Starkill • melodic death metal • 7:30pm • $20
TRIPLE SEVENS, Isleta Casino Brahma • country • 9:30pm •
FREE
VERNON’S HIDDEN VALLEY STEAKHOUSE Larry Freedman •
solo piano • 7pm • FREE
SATURDAY JUNE 13
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY Art in the
Afternoon: Powerslyde • 2pm • FREE • Jazz Under the
Stars: Lao Tizer Trio • Asher Barreras Sextet • 7pm •
$14-$16
THE BARLEY ROOM Flashback • variety • 8:30pm • FREE
BOOKWORKS Gregg Daigle Band CD Release • 3pm • FREE
BROKEN BOTTLE BREWERY B-Man & the MizzBeeHavens •
rock, country, pop • 8pm • FREE • ALL-AGES!
CARAVAN EAST Kevin Michael Band • country, variety •
Simpatico • Latin, Spanish • 5pm • $7
COOLWATER FUSION RESTAURANT Comedy Showcase
hosted by Margaret • 9pm • FREE
THE COOPERAGE Micky Cruz • cumbia • 9:30pm • $10
CORRALES BISTRO BREWERY, Corrales The Richmond Trio •
6pm • FREE
THE COWGIRL BBQ, Santa Fe The Santa Fe Chiles Dixie Jazz
Band • 1pm • Todd and the Fox • indie, folk • 8:30pm •
FREE
DIRTY BOURBON County Road 5 • country, rock • 9pm • $5
DOWNTOWN GROWERS’ MARKET Zoltan Orkestar • swing,
jazz • 9am • FREE • ALL-AGES!
ELENA GALLEGOS PICNIC AREA The Nahalat Shalom
Community Klezmer Band • 7pm • $2 per vehicle •
ALL-AGES!
HOTEL ANDALUZ Chris Dracup & Hillary Smith • acoustic,
R&B • 7pm • FREE • ALL-AGES!
HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA RESORT, Santa Ana Pueblo Jazz
Brasileiro • bossa nova • 6pm
IMBIBE Ryan Shea • 10pm • FREE
LAUNCHPAD Sense & Change • Benz Shelton • Gaddo
SpekkTakk • rap • Justin Hood • Quwali • Nick Nuvo • DJ
Automatic • DJ Useless ID • DJ Onder • DJ Stigmata •
8:30pm • $3 • ALL-AGES!
LOUNGE 54 @ SANTA ANA STAR, Bernalillo Tijerina Acoustic
Trio • 9pm • FREE
MINE SHAFT TAVERN, Madrid Dos Gatos • acoustic • 3pm •
The Shiners Club • swing • 7pm • FREE
MOLLY’S BAR, Tijeras Rock Bottom • 1:30pm • Dangerous
Curvz • classic rock • 6pm • FREE
NED’S BAR & GRILL Scotty & The Atomics • rock, blues •
3pm • Chris Ravin’s Showcase • rock • 7pm • FREE
PRANZO ITALIAN GRILL, Santa Fe David Geist • cabaret •
6pm • $2
PUEBLO HARVEST CAFÉ Vintage Volkswagon Party on the
Patio: Swag • jazz, blues, Motown • 6pm • $10 • ALL-AGES!
RANCHERS CLUB Lindy Gold • piano • 7pm • FREE
SAN FELIPE CASINO HOLLYWOOD, San Felipe Pueblo
Native Sun • 9pm • FREE
SAVOY WINE BAR & GRILL Jackie Zamora Latin Jazz
Quintet • 6pm • FREE • ALL-AGES!
SISTER Agalloch • metal • Helen Money • 9pm • $10 • See
preview box.
SKYLIGHT, Santa Fe Wendy Collona • singer-songwriter •
7pm • $10 • So Sophisticated with DJ 12 Tribe • $7 •
Joeski • house, techno • 9pm • $10
STAGE @ SANTA ANA STAR, Bernalillo Vegas Night: DJ
Vtech • 9pm • $5 for women; $10 for men
TRACTOR BREWERY WELLS PARK ABQ Pride Celebration—
Rebels with a Cause: Black Widow Cabal • burlesque •
The Sugar Babies • Mondo Vibrations • reggae, rock •
Lindy Vision • electronic • DJ Dirt Girl • 6pm • $10 • See
“Show Up!”
TRIPLE SEVENS, Isleta Casino Brahma • country • 9:30pm •
FREE
VERNON’S HIDDEN VALLEY STEAKHOUSE The Knight
kNights • 5:30pm • Larry Freedman • solo piano • 7pm •
FREE
ZINC WINE BAR & BISTRO The Steve Masse Project • jazz,
blues • 9:30pm • FREE
SUNDAY JUNE 14
CORRALES BISTRO BREWERY, Corrales Frank & Greg •
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3pm • FREE
THE COWGIRL BBQ, Santa Fe Cowgirl Brunch with Zenobia •
1pm • Edith Makes a Paper Chain • 8pm • FREE
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL Smooth Jazz N’ Blues Brunch •
11am • FREE • ALL-AGES!
HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA RESORT, Santa Ana Pueblo
Lightning Hall • folk, blues • 5:30pm
LAUNCHPAD Kids in Love Tour: The Mowgli’s • rock,
alternative • Vinyl Theatre • Kid Dinosaur • rock • 7:30pm •
$13
MINE SHAFT TAVERN, Madrid The Ruebarbs • blues • 3pm •
FREE
SIDELINES SPORTS GRILLE & BAR Ravin Hill • rock, soul •
6pm • FREE
VERNON’S HIDDEN VALLEY STEAKHOUSE Bob Tate • solo
piano • 6pm • FREE
MONDAY JUNE 15
ALBUQUERQUE BREWING COMPANY The Draft Sessions
Open Mic • 6pm • FREE • ALL-AGES!
THE COWGIRL BBQ, Santa Fe Cowgirl Karaoke hosted by
Michele Leidig • 9pm • FREE
LIZARD TAIL BREWING Open Mic Jam Night • 7pm • FREE
LOW SPIRITS Little Hurricane • rock, blues • Young Buffalo •
indie rock • 9pm
SKYLIGHT, Santa Fe Pato Banton and the Now Generation •
reggae • 8:30pm • $10
SUNSHINE THEATER The Love Story Tour: Yelawolf • hiphop • 7pm • $22.50-$99 • See “Show Up!”
TUESDAY JUNE 16
CARAVAN EAST Power Drive Band • country, variety • 5pm •
FREE, ladies night
CORRALES BISTRO BREWERY, Corrales David McCullough •
6pm • FREE
THE COWGIRL BBQ, Santa Fe Hogan and Moss • 8pm • FREE
FAT SQUIRREL PUB & GRILLE, Rio Rancho Geeks Who
Drink • 6:30pm • FREE
IMBIBE College Night with DJ Automatic & Drummer Camilo
Quinones • 9:30pm • FREE
MINE SHAFT TAVERN, Madrid Timbo Jam Session • 7pm •
FREE
MOLLY’S BAR, Tijeras Paul Pino & The Tone Daddies • 6pm •
FREE
NED’S BAR & GRILL Picoso • Latin, motown • 6pm • FREE
ZINC WINE BAR & BISTRO Eryn Bent • indie, folk • 8pm •
FREE
WEDNESDAY JUNE 17
THE BARLEY ROOM Karaoke with DJ Scarlett Diva • 9pm •
FREE
CORRALES BISTRO BREWERY, Corrales Pawn Drive • folk,
Americana • 6pm • FREE
THE COWGIRL BBQ, Santa Fe Chamomile and Whiskey •
8pm • FREE
IBIZA AT HOTEL ANDALUZ Alex Maryol • blues, rock • 6pm •
FREE
LAUNCHPAD Regicide CD Release Show: Savage Wizdom •
power metal • Lacerated Faith • metal • 9:30pm • $5
LUCKY 66 BOWL, DEWAR’S PUB Open Mic Night • 7pm •
FREE
MOLLY’S BAR, Tijeras Bella Luna • singer-songwriter • 6pm •
FREE
NED’S BAR & GRILL Rebecca Ascott & One Heart Fyah •
reggae • 6pm • FREE
RANCHERS CLUB Lindy Gold • piano • 6:30pm • FREE
SKYLIGHT, Santa Fe Singer-songwriter Open Mic with Jason
Reed • 7pm • $2
TRACTOR BREWERY WELLS PARK Kamikaze Karaoke • 7pm •
FREE
TRIPLE SEVENS, Isleta Casino Whiskey & Women • 8pm •
FREE
THURSDAY JUNE 18
BEN MICHAEL’S Latin Jam Session • 7pm • FREE
HOTEL ANDALUZ Jesus Bas y MÁS • 7pm • ALL-AGES!
LAUNCHPAD $1,000 Mic Club: Christopher D • Joe BZ •
Suede School • Dreamor 1 • P.S. • Skata Jay • Ras Illy •
Jo’El • Lady Brown Eyez • Rill • G-L.I.F.E. • K-Wayno and
more • 9:30pm • $10
LIZARD TAIL BREWING Kamikaze Karaoke • 7:30pm • FREE •
ALL-AGES!
LOW SPIRITS The Magic Beans • Brothers Gow • funk, rock •
9pm
SISTER The Howlin’ Wolves • punk-a-billy • Bellemah •
acoustic, indie • Sloan Armitage • 9pm • $5
SKYLIGHT, Santa Fe Latin Night with VDJ Dany • 9pm •
Golden Thursdays • 10pm
TRACTOR BREWERY WELLS PARK Thirsty Thursday: Mondo
Vibrations • reggae, rock • 8pm • FREE
TRIPLE SEVENS, Isleta Casino Karaoke • 9:30pm • FREE
ZINC WINE BAR & BISTRO Hank Erwin • Americana •
9:30pm • FREE a
EVENT | PREVIEW
The Serpent and the Sister
For almost 20 years now, Agalloch has bubbled under the surface of the Pacific Northwest’s metal
scene. The band remains true to its nature, creating a cerebral, intricate and
timeless tapestry of progressive folk metal. Its multi-layered sound—with
SATURDAY
peaks and valleys, and obscure lyrical references—offers a thought-provoking
JUNE 13
alternative to the simplicity and predictability of the stoner rock outfits
currently on the scene. A few of the group’s releases have been so heady and
Sister
complex, in fact, that they have puzzled some fans. However, the latest full407 Central NW
length The Serpent & the Sphere has been very well-received, with rave
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reviews from Pitchfork and NPR. With incense and imagery, the band takes
9pm
great care to indulge the senses of its audience members and create a total
experience. If you like heavy, atmospheric music and you’re hearing about
Agalloch for the first time, this is the rare type of performance that will leave you baffled that you’ve
only just discovered them, and elated that your life is now finally complete. As the supporting act for
this tour, classically trained “doom-cellist” Alison Chesley, aka Helen Money, makes for a perfect
pairing. Having mastered all the rules, she now breaks them with a mesmerizing ferocity. She has
played with and for a plethora of notable musicians from Bob Mould to Anthrax. A one-woman band
with an arsenal of pedals, Ms. Money will capture your attention as she brutally redefines virtuosity.
The show kicks off at Sister Bar (407 Central NW) on Saturday, June 13, at 9pm, and tickets will run
you about $10. (Constance Moss) a
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strAIGHt dopE | AdvIcE from tHE Abyss
by cEcIl AdAms
What Effect Will Global Warming
Have on the Next Ice Age?
I recently reread Bill Bryson's A Short
History of Nearly Everything. In his
chapter on ice ages, he says
geologists believe the Earth has had
numerous glaciation events, we're
currently in an interglacial period, and
we’re likely due for another round of
ice. Bryson also writes that global
warming could paradoxically
accelerate the next glaciation,
although no one really knows. I was
wondering: What impact would global
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This one’s easy. As a result of global warming,
the next ice age in all likelihood has been postponed
until further notice. Bask in that thought for a
moment. OK, time’s up. What we may get instead
could be worse—not just droughts and hurricanes,
but winters from hell.
In the 1970s scientists thought the next ice was
going to arrive, if not imminently, at least
disconcertingly soon—possibly within 1,500 years.
Abundant geological and archaeological evidence
showed the Earth had experienced many ice ages,
the most recent of which concluded about 10,000
years ago. Warm periods, or interglacials, typically
lasted about 10,000 years (I’m giving the simplified
version of this). You see the nub of the problem right
there.
Modern humans managed to survive the last ice
age, but the experience was brutal. The epicanthic
eye folds, flatter facial features and compact bodies
typical of today’s east Asians are thought to be the
result of having been trapped behind the glaciers.
Unprotected eyes, prominent noses and long limbs
were an invitation to frostbite and death.
The entirety of what we now think of as
civilization was created during the current
interglacial—in the grand scheme, an astonishingly
short period of time. The thought that this
hospitable era was drawing to a close gave
scientists of the time the willies. Yeah, we’d gotten
through it before, and we’d get through it again. But
cheezit, at what cost—back to the caves?
Thanks to global warming (yay!), we can now put
this grim prospect behind us. In a 2013 report, the
National Climate Assessment and Development
Advisory Committee, convened by the US
Department of Commerce, declared that “humans
have so altered the composition of the atmosphere
that the next glaciation has now been delayed
indefinitely.”
So fine. We, and not untrammeled nature, now
control our destiny. That’s not necessarily good.
I pause to acknowledge here that, like everyone
else who isn’t determined to ignore the evidence, I
buy the overall contention that human activity
affects climate—not just now, but throughout
history.
Mostly, we’ve warmed things up. Cutting down
forests and draining wetlands for agriculture may
have forestalled an ice age about 5,000 years ago.
(To simplify again, deforestation added carbon
dioxide to the atmosphere.) Soot produced by
burning wood, coal and other fuels coated ice and
snow, causing them to soak up more solar heat and
melt faster. This phenomenon is thought to be
responsible for ending the Little Ice Age, a colderthan-average period from 1350 to 1800, which in
turn had been triggered by the reforestation of
Europe after farms were abandoned in the wake of
bubonic plague.
So global warming in principle isn’t new. What’s
different is that we’re pumping CO2 into the
atmosphere at a greater rate than before, with
unpredictable consequences. In his book, Bryson
speculates that greater warming would increase
cloud cover, cooling the planet. Others posit that as
the ice sheets melt and temperatures rise in the
northern latitudes, the amount of vegetation will
increase, resulting in reduced atmospheric carbon
dioxide and again, more cooling.
Still, others believe a sudden addition of melted
fresh water into the oceans could disrupt critical
ocean currents, such as the Gulf Stream, and lead to
much colder temperatures in the north and the
return of the glaciers. One such event occurred
more than 8,000 years ago, when a giant glacier
meltwater lake in the middle of North America
drained into the ocean and triggered a chilling of the
northern hemisphere by more than 5 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Change may occur even in the absence of
catastrophic events. Global-warming deniers (a
dwindling breed, from what I can tell) have made
much of the harsh winters of the past couple years
in the US northeast and midwest. Granted, two cold
seasons don’t a long-term trend make. However, a
few years ago I analyzed Chicago weather data for
late spring (May 15 through June 15) from 1950 to
2009 and found two things. First, year-to-year
temperature variation, modest in the 1950s and ’60s,
increased after 1969, and since 1977 has been
characterized by sharp swings. Second, on average,
late springs in Chicago now are about 4 degrees
cooler than in 1950.
Does that mean the glaciers are about to return?
No, but we’re pumping enormous amounts of energy
into a system with few safety valves. Did that cause
the distortion of the jet stream that poured polar air
into northern cities, causing the recent catastrophic
winter in Boston? It’d be foolish to make such a claim
now. Only in hindsight will we be able to say: That
was the year the future arrived. a
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SKINNY, MINI BRUNETTE
PERSIAN GODDESS AT GENGHIS GRILL
Driving a big, bad bus on Central 6/5. I want to cook for a
woman who doesn’t eat.
I was standing next to you while you made your
selections for the grillmasters at Genghis Grill yesterday.
Your long flowing luxurious hair, your seductive eyes … I
stumbled to ask you about the selections. Your beauty
was breathtaking!
THANK YOU, PERCY SLEDGE
You made your mark, and just as you said in your
interviews, a woman helped you make it, though not
exactly the way you wanted.
You sang the truth that many men try to hide from
themselves. Rest in peace. Thank you for giving men who
know what Love is an Anthem. Unianimem.
SAW YOU AT THE SHOP?
I sat across from you at the shop? Would that be Mac’s La
Sierra coffee shop? If so, I’m interested to know which
corner booth you were in?
THANKS FOR HELPING ME START MY
CAR!
You guys showed up to the rescue when my car stopped
moving on Menaul right off the freeway. You helped drive
us to get a can of gas, helped push the car off the street
and helped us get the car started even after it wouldn’t
start with more gas. This kind of kindness gave me such
happiness and hope—THANK YOU!
MOHAWK MAN WITH A TASTE FOR ART
SOMEONE TO PERFORM RITUALS WITH
Saturday the 4th (on the blood moon), at the Blue Eagle
metaphysical shop, you: a blonde bobbed-haired young
witch dressed in black buying a book about the dark arts;
myself: tall, dark and mysterious. I went and talked to you
a little but went a little blank. Afterwards I regretted not
talking a little more. We may have some things in
common; maybe we can learn some things from each
other.
I want to taste you, mohawk man. I’m so glad I missed the
sooner bus this morning as looking at you was a delicious
treat before work. I love the messy outgrown ’do you got
going on and the retro aviators you’re sporting. I’d like to
think that I was secretly eyeing you as you were
distracted looking at that lady’s awesome art. But
perhaps my stares were obvious to you because I
couldn’t really keep my eyes off. I couldn’t help but
fantasize about what is under those boxers of yours.
SLOW RIDE—I DIDN’T SEE YOU! :O(
CAN’T FORGET THAT LOOK
I watched for you, and I even had the traditional Sapo
Verde out to greet you, but you never came by, :o(
You came in to RL for lunch on Saturday, March 28th,
wearing a yellow shirt, and gave this waiter a look I will
not soon forget. You were with a date so I couldn’t
approach you, but I hope you’ll come back and give me
another chance. I can’t forget you and won’t forgive
myself until the situation is rectified.
I supposed it was to be expected.
You’re a Partridge-in-a-Pear-Tree at Christmas, and an
Easter Beaster at Easter. Maybe next Sunday?
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “To look at a thing hard and
straight and seriously—to fix it.” Aries author Henry
James said he wanted to do that on a regular basis. He
didn’t want to be “arbitrary” or “mechanical” in his
efforts. I invite you to make this perspective one of your
specialties in the coming weeks, Aries. Pick out a
tweaked situation you’d like to mend or a half-spoiled
arrangement you want to heal. Then pour your pure
intelligence into it. Investigate it with a luminous focus.
Use all your tough and tender insight to determine what
needs to be transformed, and transform it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Drug expert Jonathan P.
Caulkins estimates that Americans are stoned on
marijuana for more than 288 million hours every week. A
UN report on global drug use concluded that Canadians
consume weed at a similar rate. Among Europeans,
Italians are number one, and the French are fourth. But I
encourage you to avoid contributing to these figures for
the next 12 to 14 days. In my astrological opinion, it’s
time to be as sober and sensible and serious as you can
get. You have the chance to make unprecedented
progress on practical matters through the power of your
pure reasoning and critical thinking.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I think it’ll be better if you
don’t engage in much sacrifice, compromise or surrender
in the next two weeks. Normally, they are valuable tools
to have at your disposal, but for now they may tend to
be counterproductive. Judging from the current
astrological omens, I suspect you need to be more
commanding than usual, more confident in your vision of
how to take action with maximum integrity. It’s time for
you to draw deeper from the source of your own power
and express it with extra grace and imagination.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will soon be escaping—
or maybe “graduating” is the right word—from your
interesting trials and tribulations. In honor of this
cathartic transition, I suggest you consider doing a ritual.
It can be a full-fledged ceremony you conduct with
somber elegance or a five-minute psychodrama you
carry out with boisterous nonchalance. It will be a
celebration of your ability to outlast the forces of chaos
and absurdity, and an expression of gratitude for the
resources you’ve managed to call on in the course of
your struggle. To add an extra twist, you could improvise
a rowdy victory prayer that includes this quote adapted
from Nietzsche: “I throw roses into the abyss and say:
‘Here is my thanks to the monster who did not devour
me.’”
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meaningless rule that tempts you to take yourself too
seriously. Explore the art of benevolent mischief. Here’s
the third: Clear out space in your fine mind by shedding
one dogmatic belief, two unprovable theories and three
judgmental opinions. Give yourself the gift of fertile
emptiness.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the 16th century roguish
French author Francois Rabelais published a comic novel
entitled The Life of Gargantua and of Pantagruel. In the
course of his satirical story, a learned teacher named
Epistemon takes a visit to the afterlife and back. While
on the other side, he finds famous dead heroes employed
in humble tasks. Alexander the Great is making a meager
living from mending old socks. Cleopatra is hawking
onions in the streets. King Arthur cleans hats, and Helen
of Troy supervises chambermaids. In accordance with
the Rabelaisian quality of your current astrological
aspects, Scorpio, I invite you to meditate on the
reversals you would like to see in your own life. What is
first that maybe should be last? And vice versa? What’s
enormous that should be small? And vice versa? What’s
proud that should be humble? And vice versa?
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There’s no better
time than now to ask the big question or seek the big
opening or explore the big feeling. People are not only as
receptive as they will ever be; they are also more likely to
understand what you really mean and what you are
trying to accomplish. Which door has been forever
locked? Which poker face hasn’t blinked or flinched in
many moons? Which heart of darkness hasn’t shown a
crack of light for as long as you can remember? These
are frontiers worth revisiting now, when your ability to
penetrate the seemingly impenetrable is at a peak.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The writer Donald
Barthelme once came to see the artist Elaine de Kooning
in her New York studio. Midway through the visit, loud
crashes and bangs disturbed the ceiling above them. De
Kooning wasn’t alarmed. “Oh, that’s Herbert thinking,”
she said, referring to the metal sculptor Herbert Ferber,
who worked in a studio directly above hers. This is the
kind of thinking I’d love to see you unleash in the coming
days, Capricorn. Now is not a time for mild, cautious,
delicate turns of thought, but rather for vigorous
meditations, rambunctious speculations and carefree
musings. In your quest for practical insight, be willing to
make some noise. (The story comes from Barthelme’s
essay “Not-Knowing.”)
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I propose a Friends Cleanse. It
would be a three-week-long process of reviewing your
support team and web of connections. If you feel up for
the challenge, start this way: Take inventory of your
friendships and alliances. If there are any that have faded
or deteriorated, make a commitment to either fix them,
or else phase them out. Here’s the second stage of the
Friends Cleanse: Give dynamic boosts to those
relationships that are already working well. Take them to
the next level of candor and synergy.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sidney Lumet was an
American director who worked on 50 films, including 14
that were nominated for Academy Awards, like Network
and Dog Day Afternoon. Actors loved to work with him,
even though he was a stickler for thorough rehearsals.
Intense preparation, he felt, was the key to finding the
“magical accidents” that allow an actor’s highest artistry
to emerge. I advocate a similar strategy for you,
Aquarius. Make yourself ready, through practice and
discipline, to capitalize fully on serendipitous
opportunities and unexpected breakthroughs when they
arrive.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): After Walt Whitman
published Leaves of Grass in 1855, he made sure it
would get the publicity he wanted. He wrote anonymous
reviews of his own book and submitted them to several
publications, all of which printed them. “An American
bard at last!” began the glowing review that appeared in
one newspaper. According to my reading of the
astrological omens, Virgo, you now have license to
engage in similar behavior. You will incur no karma, nor
will you tempt fate, if you tout your own assets in the
coming weeks. Try to make your bragging and selfpromotion as charming as possible, of course. But don’t
be timid about it.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “It is not only the most
difficult thing to know oneself, but the most inconvenient
one, too,” said American writer Josh Billings. I agree with
him. It’s not impossible to solve the mystery of who you
are, but it can be hard work that requires playful honesty,
cagey tenacity and an excellent sense of humor. The
good news is that these days, it’s far less difficult and
inconvenient than usual for you to deepen your selfunderstanding. So take advantage! To get started, why
don’t you interview yourself? Go here to see some
questions you could ask: bit.ly/interviewyourself. a
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you carry out the
assignments I recommend, you will boost your charisma,
your chutzpah and your creativity. Here’s the first one:
Try something impossible every day. Whether or not you
actually accomplish it isn’t important. To merely make the
effort will shatter illusions that are holding you back.
Here’s your second assignment: Break every
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column
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29 Copier option larger
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Morrison
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and 12
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Reynolds mascot
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flick
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