Today's Events

A special awards ceremony for the 2nd Annual Dennis Alexander Piano Competition and “Winner’s Concert” will be held on Sunday, February 12th, 3:00 pm at Keller Hall, University of New Mexico. Immediately following the “Winner’s Concert”, a grand finale of the competition will include performances by Dennis Alexander, Dena Kay Jones, John Olsen, and Tatiana Vetrinskaya. This is a free event.
Keller Hall, University of New Mexico New Mexico School of Music — New Mexico School of Music

"Hearts for Veterans", Because you have courageously served our Country & State, we invite you to join us for a free Valentine's Lunch. Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 11am to 2pm.
American Legion Post 49, 11000 Centra, NE Albuquerque NM 87123 New Mexico Communssion for Community Volunteerism - AmeriCorps — New Mexico Communssion for Community Volunteerism - AmeriCorps

An Inquisitive Eye provides visitors an occasion to view significant prints and printed books from the museum’s permanent collection which numbers over ten thousand, and spans the history of printmaking from 1493 to the present. Prints possess a multi-valent nature—both the subject and technique embodied in an image must be considered on equal footing, one not privileged over the other. The idea expressed on paper depends upon the printer’s abilities and particular materials to realize successfully the artist’s vision. Woodcuts from the Weltchronik (World Chronicle), Albrecht Dürer and Wassily Kandinsky, etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn, Man Ray and William Kentridge, lithographs by Honoré Daumier, George Grosz, and Robert Motherwell and screenprints by Andy Warhol, Agnes Martin and Matthew Barney illustrate the extent of the exhibition and the breadth of the museum’s collection which continues to serve as an important research and teaching resource for the university and the community at-large.
Center of Art Building #62, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 UNM Art Museum www.unm.edu/~artmuse/ — UNM Art Museum

A Valentine Cabaret about the physical nature of love; how it can be exciting, sexual, painful, invoke giddiness or any other physical phenomenon we can encounter. Seating is Limited at the North 4th Art Center, so please purchase your tickets online in advance to ensure admission into the concerts. Admission $20 General $15 Seniors (Age 55+) $15 Students $15 Military/Veteran Purchase tickets online at: www.nmgmc.org/tickets Seating is Limited at the North 4th Art Center, so please purchase your tickets online in advance to ensure admission into the concerts.
North 4th Art Center, 4904 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, 87107 New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus www.nmgmc.org/ — New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus

February 10-12, 2012 AirDance New Mexico presents Fear of Falling at the AirDance ArtSpace  An evening of aerial dance and theater, featuring works on a climbing wall, aerial fabric, swings, and a triple trapeze. Journey through human emotions and art come to life, from the struggles of people forever falling up and down a wall to the joys of playing on swings at the swimming hole, from the isolation of grief to the highs and lows of love as expressed in a series of aerial tangos. Inspired by artists Auguste Rodin, Georgia O'Keefe, Winslow Homer, Erté, Sharaku, and El Greco. Joining Artistic Director Debra Landau are Katy Bowen, Josh Burgess, Joanna Furgal, Daniel Garcia, Morgan Harris, Megan Jarmosevich, and Missy Juarez. The show also features script and text by Jeff Hartzer and original music by Casey Mraz. Appropriate for all ages. Friday-Saturday February 10-11 @ 8 pm Sunday February 12 @ 2 pm AirDance ArtSpace 3030 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque www.airdanceartspace.com $12 general admission; $8 children (8-18 years of age) Tickets available at the door (cash or check only). Reserve your tickets up to 24 hours before show time by calling (505)842-9418 or sending an e-mail to
AirDance ArtSpace 3030 Isleta SW, ABQ., NM 87105 ArDance New Mexico www.airdanceartspace.com — ArDance New Mexico

Don't miss this fun filled and exciting event. All proceeds benefit the African American Museum and Cultural Center. You will have an opportunity to connect with local hairstylists - Nina Burton (Lorenco's), Will DeFreeze (Will's Barber), Patrick Jenkins (A Better U Hair/Barbershop Academy), Jonnie Reese (Jonnie's Hair Care). You'll also have the opportunity to stock up on any products that you need to keep yourself coiffed and stylish! For more information, please contact Rita Powdrell @ 505-345-8086 or Sharon Lawson @ 505-244-3537 or email culturalcup@yahoo.com. $12 General Admission, $6 Children under 12
African American Performing Arts Center 310 San Pedro NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 African American Museum www.nmblack.com/museum/ — African American Museum

Find the unusual, inspired, and endlessly desired at the Local Love Bazaar. Choose from a selection of hand crafted gifts with a unique twist for both women and men. Lovingly crafted by local artisans: Kei & Molly Textiles, RPotter Studio, Fab Lab Abq, Maude Andrade, and more. Admission: Free
5321 Acoma Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Kei & Molly Textiles, LLC keiandmolly.com — Kei & Molly Textiles, LLC

The World’s Greatest Musical. Big League Productions Inc. presents a sparkling new production of the musical by which all others are measured. Based on Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, MY FAIR LADY is triumphant. With “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “On the Street Where You Live” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.” It’s no wonder everyone–not just Henry Higgins–falls in love with Eliza Doolittle. The original Broadway production set a record for the longest run of any musical in history. It was followed by a hit London production, a popular film version starring Audrey Hepburn–which won 8 Academy Awards–and numerous revivals. It has been called “the perfect musical.” Tickets are available at the UNM Ticket Offices and select Albertson’s locations, by phone at (877) 664-8661 or (505) 925-5858, and online at unmtickets.com. For groups of 20+, call (505) 344-1779 or email groups@popejoypresents.com.
Popejoy Hall Popejoy Presents www.popejoypresents.com/myfairlady — Popejoy Presents

The World’s Greatest Musical. Big League Productions Inc. presents a sparkling new production of the musical by which all others are measured. Based on Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, MY FAIR LADY is triumphant. With “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “On the Street Where You Live” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.” It’s no wonder everyone–not just Henry Higgins–falls in love with Eliza Doolittle. The original Broadway production set a record for the longest run of any musical in history. It was followed by a hit London production, a popular film version starring Audrey Hepburn–which won 8 Academy Awards–and numerous revivals. It has been called “the perfect musical.” Tickets are available at the UNM Ticket Offices and select Albertson’s locations, by phone at (877) 664-8661 or (505) 925-5858, and online at unmtickets.com. For groups of 20+, call (505) 344-1779 or email groups@popejoypresents.com.
Popejoy Hall Popejoy Presents www.popejoypresents.com/myfairlady — Popejoy Presents

Oedipus isn't just a Greek tragedy - it's the Greek tragedy. It also happens to be one of the earliest examples of the human preoccupation with juicy dysfunction. The “City’s Best Theatre Troupe” brings to you this six person adaptation of one man’s struggle between willpower and fate. It will blow your mind and challenge your sensibilities. Brace yourself for a rebellious take on an age old tale; this ain’t your momma’s Sophocles. February 9th-12th, 16th-19th (Thur-Sat at 8pm and Sun at 2pm) Buy tickets online at www.dukecityrep.com. Call 797-7081 for reservations. $5 Kids 17 & under $12 Students/Seniors/Military $20 Adults $10 tickets for groups of 8 or more (Enter code GROUP when purchasing online) All Thursday performances: $10 *Due to the nature of this venue and production, latecomers will not be seated. Reserved tickets will be released at 10 minutes before curtain.*
The Filling Station 1024 4th St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Duke CIty Repertory Theatre www.dukecityrep.com — Duke CIty Repertory Theatre

Las Placitaspresbyterian Church Placitas Artists Series www.placitasartistsseries.org — Placitas Artists Series

The sweeping exhibition, RECONSIDERING THE PHOTOGRAPHIC MASTERPIECE, curated by Michele Penhall, will present approximately 100 works chosen from the museum’s permanent collection—some on view for the first time—that encompasses the history of photography from 1843 to 2011. The exhibition centers upon the idea of an artist's signature or iconic image from an evolving and changed, historical perspective. Works from the 19th century to the present day by William Henry Fox Talbot, Julia Margaret Cameron, Edward Weston, August Sander, Diane Arbus, Gary Winnogrand, Hilla and Bernd Becher, Flor Garduńo, and Vik Muniz with recent gifts and acquisitions of works by Alfred Stieglitz, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Jayne Hinds Bidaut, John Coplans, Tamas Deszo, Danny Lyon, Alec Soth, and Martin Parr will be included in this important exhibition.
UNM Art Museum in Center of Art Builiding #62, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 UNM Art Museum www.unm.edu/~artmuse/ — UNM Art Museum

Sinners and Saints is a visual feast of religious painting from 15th century Renaissance through 19th century neoclassical period in Europe and the New World, drawn entirely from the museum’s collections. These paintings give us portraits of saints Jerome, Agnes and Anne, alongside the likes of Cain and other ill-starred souls, such as Mary Magdalen.
Center of Art Building #62, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 UNM Art Museum www.unm.edu/~artmuse/ — UNM Art Museum

The Watermelon Mountian Jug Band will perfoem their eclectic mix of bluegrass, country, jug band, folk, original and popular music from 4-7 pm. Come enjoy their fun and the great food and drink at O'Niell's Pub!
O'Niell's Pub at 3301 Juan Tabo NE The Watermelon Mountain Jug Band watermelonmountainjugband.com — The Watermelon Mountain Jug Band

The most important ingredient for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner is great food. Throw in one of the most beautiful and romantic settings in New Mexico and you have a recipe for success. With its roaring fireplaces and stunning architecture, it will be difficult to keep your eye on your date. Los Poblanos has been serving spectacular food to its private dining guests for a year now. With a new beer and wine license in place, they are open to the public for special culinary events and are now taking reservations for the weekend of Valentine's Day, February 12th, 13th, and 14th. Dining will be by candlelight in the Grand Ballroom with a prix-fixe menu, with choices prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Perno featuring only the finest local ingredients available. Seatings are by reservation only, and start at 6:00pm each night. Tickets are $75 per person, plus tax. Beverages are additional. For more details, please call Molly Ater at (505)344-9297 ext. 33.
Los Poblanos Inn & Cultural Center Los Poblanos Inn & Cultural Center www.lospoblanos.com — Los Poblanos Inn & Cultural Center

HIROSHI SUGIMOTO is the first one-person exhibition in New Mexico of this internationally acclaimed master of photography. Organized by museum director, E. Luanne McKinnon, the show provides a focused overview of five of Mr. Sugimoto’s (b. 1948, Tokyo, Japan) best-known projects which emphasize the characteristics of time, light, space, movement + form – the very nature of reality itself. Selected works will be on view in the Van Deren Coke Gallery including the “Dioramas,” photographed in exquisite life-like detail at natural history and other museums; “Seascapes”, timeless vistas of air and water photographed at oceans from around the world; “Theatres,” for which he set the exposure time of his camera to the entire length of the film that was being shown; “Lightning Fields,” produced in the studio from experiments with electricity; and, “Mechanical Forms,” exquisitely detailed 19th century tools, the choice of which was highly influenced by the artist’s interest in Marcel Duchamp’s The Large Glass (1915-1923). The exhibition has been organized with the generous cooperation of the Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco and courtesy of the artist.
UNM Art Museum in Center of Art Builiding #62, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 UNM Art Museum www.unm.edu/~artmuse/ — UNM Art Museum