Enjoy the best of Albuquerque's contemporary folk artists in concert the fourth Sunday of each month. $15 admission. Doors open at 5 pm, come early and bring a picnic (or takeout) supper or purchase light refreshments onsite. Reservations requested. Email music@mp4events.com or call 505-962-2466. Chamberlain/deVall offer a unique blend of several musical styles, diverse and eclectic, creatively meandering from their folk rock roots.

Come visit a working alpaca ranch. Free to the public. Feed and interact with gentle, friendly animals. Unique gift items. Visit the on-site ranch store full of luxurious alpaca end products, both Peruvian Imports and one of a kind items made from the fleece of our animals. (Cash and check only) TOYS, RUGS, SWEATERS, SOCKS, SHAWLS, SCARVES, YARN,AND MORE! Call 269-6733 for more information. PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET. Can't make it these weekends? Call for an appointment.

Guided Bird Walk Sunday, November 22nd 8:00 AM FREE Join naturalist and long-time birder Nancy Kassner into the Bosque to identify our migrating friends. Time to get out the binoculars and the field guides! Limited pairs of binoculars available for checkout at the visitor center. 505-897-8831 to register.

A parade of motorcycles to collect toys for the children of Espanola and surrounding areas. The parade will start at noon. Motorcyclist start to gather at the park at 10 am. A dance from 2-6pm will follow the parade. Money raised will be used to purchase additional toys.

Meet artist Stede Barber at the indoor Northern New Mexico Artisan’s Show for a heartwarming show of light, color, and beauty. Oil paintings, giclee prints, and greeting cards. In the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market building on Paseo de Peralta, 10 am – 4 pm every Sunday. www.stedebarber.com.

meet at Rio Rancho high school, ride 20 miles, end at Italian American Association. music, food, refreshments. Bring 1 new toy and 2 non perishables

A spectacular shopping extravaganza where you can shop from over 40 vendors and find fabulous and unique gifts for everyone on your list...even yourself! Special Appearance from Santa Clause 12:00-2:00. Entertainment provided...fun for the whole family.

Thanksgiving Sunday Services for The First United Methodist Church at Fourth and Lead in Downtown Albuquerque begin at 8:30 a.m. with the contemporary Crossroads Service with 4th Street Sound. At 9:40, there is a Sunday School hour for children, youth, and adults. At 11:00 a.m. a Traditional Service with Chancel Choir is offered. Both services this week will enjoy texts from both old and new testaments with music of praise and thanksgiving from children, adult, and bell choirs to celebrate the blessings of this day and of our lives. Visitors are invited and all are welcome.

TEDx, the community-based conference inspired by the national and global TED conferences (Technology/Entertainment/Design), is coming to Tamaya next Sunday, November 22nd. Founded by Richard Saul Wurman in 1984, TED events bring in nationally and internationally renowned speakers to cities all over the world to discuss the ways in which current technology, entertainment, and design initiatives are shaping our future, as well as the ways in which those working in such fields can utilize their mediums for positive change. Notable TED speakers have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, James Nachtwey, and others. TEDx events are newer, more intimate, locally-organized events established to inspire practical applications of creative and technological pursuits within individual communities through live speakers and discussion. Saturday's conference, to be held at the Hyatt Regency, will include speakers such as photographer Brian Adams, Hon. George Martinez from the Global Block Foundation, TED fellow and social activist Naomi Natale, internationally-recognized designer Gong Szetzo, and others. The day will also include a performance by Cathy McGill and lunch. To register and see the full list of speakers, visit tedxtamaya.com. Admission is $30, and seats are limited.

A support group for those grieving the loss of an animal companion. $20; sliding scale available; 265-3087 to register or petlosscounselor@aol.com

New Mexico Solar Energy Association presents a talk by Jim D. Palmer: "Solar Heated Swimming Pools for the City of Albuquerque - An Update" Jim D. Palmer, PE, CEM, GBE, LEED-AP, president of NRG Engineering will provide an update on system types, sizes, dates, BTUs saved and dollars saved on gas bills for the City of Albuquerque by using solar heating for the swimming pools. Jim Palmer was involved in this project from the conceptual through the construction stages. Jim will describe these solar thermal installations (some including Albuquerque public schools) and report on their effectiveness. Cost: FREE (but a $2-$3 donation is always welcome)

As our hearts overflow with gratitude to Our Lord, we offer a Rite 2 Eucharistic Service (with Holy Communion). All are welcome. Check our website for upcoming Advent events, or call the church office at 830-0572.

An Akathist is a poetic form of sung praise unique to the Orthodox Church. "Glory to God for All Things" was composed in Communist Russia in 1934 and is identified with Fr. Gregory Petrov, who died with the Akathist in his possession in 1940. It expresses gratitude for all God sends to us, for the beauty, the love, the help and even the difficulties which help us to grow. All are welcome.

The Corrales Society of Artists will hold their second annual holiday art event on the weekend following Thanksgiving. Join us in the heated tent at the Parks & Rec Soccer field on Corrales road. The festival will feature approximately 40 artisans presenting art and crafts for sale. The high standards for which the CSA is recognized will ensure the best possible browsing and buying experience.

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

Come visit a working alpaca ranch. Feed and interact with gentle, friendly animals. Unique gift items. Visit the on-site store full of luxurious end products, both Peruvian Imports and one of a kind items made from the fleece of our animals. (Cash and Check only) TOYS, RUGS, SWEATERS, SOCKS, SHAWLS, SCARVES, YARN AND MORE! Call 505-269-6733 for more information. PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET. Can't make it these weekends? Call for an appointment.

Ready to blow off some steam after Thanksgiving? BlindDryve is an alternative metal band originally formed through a victory in the 104.7 The Edge Ultimate Band contest. Only two original members remain; Chris Sandoval and Daniel Gonzales. The two newest members are Jimmy J. Medina and Kirk Kapple. BlindDryve has a very original sound and song writing style that range anywhere from "old school thrash" to "new age metal" offering an intense, energetic live performance and addictive, adrenaline-pumping music. BlindDryve has recently released a full-length studio album, "World Insane." The album (and this Black Friday performance) is sure to surprise and leave you craving more! It took a few months for Sketches in Black to finally come together as a band, but now that they're here, they're never looking back! They all have a wide variety of musical tastes and influences that span across the decades. From Frank Sinatra to Pantera you're bound to hear a roller coaster of melodies and harmonies in their songs. They believes in the "old" style of music of meaningful lyrics, solos, multiple chord changes, and also the new of heavy distortion and the thumping bass drums that melt faces. This doesn't mean you wouldn't find Sketches in Black doing an acoustic show for fans or at an open mic night. Diversity is what they strive for and we just know you'll love their music no matter what you're into! Coming all the way from El Paso, Voyeur offers living proof that there's more to the South than soul food, rebels and such. Voyeur is a band that stakes its artistry on its versatility and open-mindedness. Casting a wide net, Voyeur pulls in musical inspiration from a broad range of music and experiences and attempts to reinvent those inspirations into music that covers just as wide a range. Boredom takes a backseat when listening to Voyeur. With everything Voyeur has got going on, it's nearly impossible to take the time to stop and smell roses. But that's okay; Voyeur has bigger and better things than roses to concern itself with. Traveler in Pain has been rocking New Mexico crowds for over ten years! The band offers a broad, diverse and entertaining musical experience time and time again. At times, the members have changed, as well as the musical content. However, the dedication, perseverance and the inspiration provided by the "family of pain" (fan base), have provided the opportunity to perform on a consistent basis to friends new and old. The band consists of Lance Sedillo, lead vocals and rhythm guitar, James Campbell Lead Guitar and back-up vocals, Todd Wilburn Drums and recording producer/engineer, and Tom Michaels Bass and backing vocals. To date, this is the most heavy (no, not another fat joke), diverse, and the busiest line-up. Traveler in Pain plays about three weekends a month between Albuquerque's favorite live hot spots, as well as occasional trips to play in Los Lunas. The band is hard at work at incorporating a bunch of new material into the set list to make the eleventh year rocking the best so far! This is a 21+ event.

“Russian Winter” landscape paintings exhibition November 27th – January 30th Reception: Friday, November 27th, 5 to 7 pm Art of Russia Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of Russian landscape paintings. The exhibition will include 40 paintings by prominent Russian artists Valery Kosorukov, Nikolai Timkov, Alexander Derbenyov, Ivan Tikhi and others. Also included in the exhibition will be several original oil paintings and giclee prints by Yevgeni Shchukin. The exhibited works range in time from the 1950s to the present and encompass diverse artistic styles and viewpoints. Please join us for a celebration of the unique charm and lyricism of the Russian winter landscape seen through the eyes of Russian artists. Images of the exhibited works may be viewed on our website: www.artofrussiagallery.com

Rio Grande Botanic Garden visitors can enjoy the magic of hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico’s largest walk-through light show. Since 1997, the River of Lights has been sparkling and raising funds for the ABQ BioPark's BioVan educational outreach program. (The event is closed December 24 & 25.) You can make special plans to ice skate or attend Holiday Nature Crafts. Many evenings feature live entertainment and the G-scale model railroad. The Shark Reef Cafe will also be open evenings December 14 through 23 and December 26 through 30 for special holiday dining. Adults $7; children $3 (3-12)

Wildlife Photography: Slideshow and Discussion Saturday, November 28th 2:00 pm FREE Renowned wildlife photographer Jerry Goffe will show slides and discuss his experiences photographing Sandhill cranes and other wildlife. Bringing this appreciation for nature and love of animals closer to home, he is not only associated with Albuquerque Open Spaces and the Rio Grande Nature Center, but is a volunteer, guide and photo instructor at Bosque Del Apache.

Come visit a working alpaca ranch. Feed and interact with gentle, friendly animals. Unique gift items. Visit the on-site store full of luxurious end products, both Peruvian Imports and one of a kind items made from the fleece of our animals. (Cash and Check only) TOYS, RUGS, SWEATERS, SOCKS, SHAWLS, SCARVES, YARN AND MORE! Call 505-269-6733 for more information. PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET. Can't make it these weekends? Call for an appointment.

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

We are excited to welcome guest speaker Franklin Graham at all four weekend services on November 28-29. Franklin Graham has devoted his life to meeting the needs of people around the world while proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The eldest son of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, he serves as President and CEO of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Under his leadership, Samaritan's Purse has met the needs of poor, sick, and suffering people in more than 100 countries, and conducts the Annual Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project. As an evangelist for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, he has led crusades around the world. Be sure to join us for one of our weekend services on Saturday at 6:30 PM, or Sunday at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:15 AM.

Doors open at 7:30 PM. Show starts at 8:00 PM. Admission: $15 in advance. Service charge, facility fee, and/or handling fee may apply. $20 at the door. Performers: Gregory Alan Isakov and Chatter. Proudly presented by Puccini Productions and sponsored by Whole Foods Market and BikeABQ A mysterious traveler is coming into town: a musician with an old soul and a lot of talent. Gregory Alan Isakov is a singer-songwriter whose poetry and melodies will take you to the stars. Born in South Africa, Isakov’s family immigrated to the U.S. in opposition to the apartheid. "The experience instilled in me the feeling that life is quality not quantity based." Isakov was seven when they settled near Philadelphia, a time he describes as understandably challenging for the family, though he personally felt at home in his new multi-cultural environment. Since then, Isakov has been a roamer. "I’ve lived in so many different places; I don’t feel indigenous to anywhere." Isakov feels an artistic kinship with folks like Kelly Joe Phelps (he admires his ability to merge heaviness with humor) as well as Brandy Carlile, who offered to sing and record parts of "This Empty Northern Hemisphere" at her studio. The pair also cut Leonard Cohen’s "One of Us Cannot Be Wrong," as a duet. Isakov co-produced the album at various locations with Jamie Mefford who also engineered and is credited with God Noises. He’s accompanied throughout by his band, The Freight: Jen Gilleran (drums), Jeb Bows (violin) and Phil Parker (cello). Isakov plays guitars, banjo, piano and harmonica, among other instruments. "This Empty Northern Hemisphere" is Isakov’s latest album. On it he conjures the miracles and heartaches of day-to-day living, then transforms them into melodies, with a serious commitment to songcraft and musicianship. Chatter will be opening for Isakov. Chatter is a local chamber ensemble that was founded in 2003 by David Felberg, violinist, and Eric Walters, cellist. The group was formed in order provide opportunities in Albuquerque to hear 20th and 21st century musical works for chamber ensemble and chamber orchestra. In addition to its unique repertoire, Chatter contributes to New Mexico’s cultural life by employing the area’s finest professional musicians, whose individual artistry is honored by programming solo works. Chatter is also committed to young musicians, frequently featuring members of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony in side-by-side performances. Advance tickets are available for $15 at Bookworks, Encore Music, Birdland, over the phone at 1-866-I-GET-TIX (1-866-443-8849), and online at GetTix.net. Service charge, facility fee, and/or handling fee may apply. You can also purchase tickets at the door the day of the show for $20. This is a 21+ event, but because it will be fun for all ages, persons under 21 will be admitted with a parent or legal guardian.

Something for everyone-down home crafts to fine art. Great gifts and some amazing prices. Come support PSSI's programs for adults with disabilities.

A one to seven day silent retreat, “Clarifying Meditative Work – An Extended Retreat”, will be held from Sunday, 11/29 to Sunday, 12/6 on ten quiet acres in Tijeras, just outside of Albuquerque. Fees range from $50 to $230, depending on the number of days you come. It is alright to come for one day or more. Advance registration is required. The retreat will bring together people interested in meditation from any tradition - including Tibetan, Zen, Vipassana, Hindu and Western – as well as people meditating without any traditional context. The spirit of the retreat should appeal to people who enjoy the writings of Pema Chodron, Toni Packer, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie and Krishnamurti, among others. Both experienced sitters and those newly interested in meditation will have a chance to explore directly what meditative work is and how it sheds light on the concerns of our lives. The retreat does not focus on teaching techniques or spiritual theory, although it will be fine if these topics come up for discussion. Instead participants can share issues and concerns in their lives or issues from or about their meditation and we can discover directly what is helpful and what is not. The group will explore the possibility of shedding fresh light on issues of our lives, not theoretically, but from a quiet, meditative listening to each other and to oneself. Each retreat day will include quiet sitting, group discussion, a short talk and some time to meet one on one. The day is held in silence, without talking, except for the morning talk, the afternoon discussion and one on one meetings. None of the activities are required and participants are free to find their own way. The facilitator is Jay Cutts, who has attended retreats with Toni Packer for over 30 years. Jay says, “Meditative work is, in its deepest sense, not theoretical, not goal oriented, not a matter of time or progress. It is the direct opening, fully complete in this moment now, to a simple, compassionate, open awareness that allows the myriad fears, clingings, confusions of the mind that we all suffer from to be revealed in a new way and at the same time brings us intimately, undividedly and lovingly in touch with the wide universe in all its profound stillness. I feel that, in our deepest hearts, it is the possibility of this openness that we come together to clarify.” There is an introductory workshop on 11/14 from 2 to 5 pm in Albuquerque. For reservations or more info, or to be on the mailing list for future workshops, please call Jay at 281-0684 or visit: www.cuttsreviews.com/meditation/

Come to Isleta Resort for the biggest bridal show of the season! See wedding accessories from over 40 professional vendors, enjoy complimetary appetizers, get fabulous ideas on wedding apparel during the fashion show, and win prizes. Brides and grooms get in free, general admission is $5. For more information, please call 1.8.777.ISLETA or 848.1954

Come visit a working alpaca ranch. Feed and interact with gentle, friendly animals. Unique gift items. Visit the on-site store full of luxurious end products, both Peruvian Imports and one of a kind items made from the fleece of our animals. (Cash and Check only) TOYS, RUGS, SWEATERS, SOCKS, SHAWLS, SCARVES, YARN AND MORE! Call 505-269-6733 for more information. PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET. Can't make it these weekends? Call for an appointment.

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

Meet artist Stede Barber at the indoor Northern New Mexico Artisan’s Show for a heartwarming show of light, color, and beauty. Oil paintings, giclee prints, and greeting cards. In the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market building on Paseo de Peralta, 10 am – 4 pm every Sunday. www.stedebarber.com.

Shadows at Dawn: A Borderlands Massacre and the Violence of History (presented by Karl Jacoby) * Shortly before dawn on April 30, 1871, what is considered to be one of the worst slaughters in American history, the Camp Grant Massacre, occurred in Arizona. This early morning assault generated a heated debate that raised important questions about the relationship between history and violence. In this lecture we will discuss how this massacre illuminates one of the great ironies of the historical process—violence produces vast silences in the historical record yet also creates history. * Karl Jacoby is a tenured associate professor of history at Brown University. The author of Shadows at Dawn: A Borderlands Massacre and the Violence of History, he serves on the board of editors for the Encyclopedia of American Environmental History. Karl received his Ph.D. and M.A. from Yale University and his A.B. from Brown University. *** Register online at www.aa.edu/communityacademy. Classes are offered free of charge, but registration is required and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

ENCHANTED LENS CAMERA CLUB Art Morris will be the featured speaker at a special meeting of the Enchanted Lens Camera Club on December 1, 2009. The presentation will be in the Fellowship Hall of Immanuel Presbyterian Church, located 114 Carlisle Blvd, SE, and beginning at 7:00 PM. Art is a well-know international photographer and writer, specializing in photographing birds. Art has had more than 11,000 of his images published in numerous magazines and books. His work has garnered numerous awards and recognition. As a Canon Explorer of Light, he has made television appearance, both in commercials and photography programs. Art's work hangs in numerous avian-related galleries, as well as being collected worldwide. www.birdsasart.com/about.html

Held on the first Tuesday of each month, the Newcomer’s Club Welcome Coffees offer new residents, the recently divorced, retired or bereaved, an opportunity to learn of the Newcomers Club’s support systems and events. Participants make new friends while signing up for the Club’s many activities, including monthly luncheons, dining experiences, fun days, book and movie groups, bridge, bunco, mah jongg, and wine tastings. For information, call 505-321-6970.

Yoga With A View Introduces EVENINGS! Every Wednesday Evening 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm & Every Sunday Morning 9:00 am There are many ways to connect with Open Space in Albuquerque. One of them is to connect your yoga practice to the city’s wildlife retreat. Ask about our punch cards. First class $5.00

Tuberculosis (once the leading cause of death in America) brought thousands to New Mexico. These health seekers flocked to its mountains and deserts. By 1920, these patients comprised an estimated ten percent of New Mexico’s population. When New Mexico finally achieved statehood in 1912, thirty sanatoriums had been built, and another thirty would be established in the decades that followed. Come to learn about “chasing the cure” in New Mexico through UNM Continuing Education on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, from 9:30-11:30am. Tuition is $20. For more information contact Joan Cok at 277-0563.

As an active educator and physician, Dr. Prasad develops and recommends curriculum for integrative medicine education at the UNM medical school, relying on the best current evidence to combine allopathic medical care with complementary and alternative medicine.

Updates from Mayor Tom Swisstack, Sandoval County Manager Juan Vigil and Keynote from Vice President and General Manager of Hewlett-Packard Co. John Hood. Please call Linda Cde Baca at505.891.4305 for more information and to R.S.V.P.

This is a seven hour course in two sessions of three and a half hours. There are two objectives: First, to teach participants how to create invoices and receive payments, enter and pay bills, and reconcile a check register with a bank statement. Second: Practice and use QuickBooks functions including “Items” and “Memorized Transactions”, and create enough confidence in participant’s use of the program they will be able to explore and use unfamiliar functions. Essential to the second objective is an understanding of “double entry” bookkeeping techniques. Two hours of the course are directed to basic bookkeeping. *Laptop required.

People are talking about “the newest childbirth hypnosis method available.” HYPNOBABIES CHILDBIRTH HYPNOSIS CLASSES! Train you mind and body for an easier, more comfortable and gentle birth than you could have ever imagined for your baby and yourself. This is a full 18 hour childbirth education series. IT WORKS! Call for more info - Abbey Baca (505-323-5614) or Janet Field (505-797-5935.)

A classic Noel Coward comedy: sophisticated, hilarious and totally satisfying.

Holiday arts Events December 4th and 5th include local artists, a charity ornament sale, door prizes, and free refreshments, at The Old Schoolhouse Gallery and Aspects of Clay, on the Turquoise Trail in New Mexico. The Old Schoolhouse Gallery and Aspects of Clay are celebrating the holidays with special arts events December 4th and 5th. The Old Schoolhouse Gallery gets the season off to a festive start with a Holiday Opening on Friday, December 4, from 6 to 9pm. The party showcases new holiday-themed works of art, with wine and cheese refreshments. The Gallery and Aspects of Clay will co-host a Holiday Art Sale on Saturday, December 5, from 10am to 6pm. Many local artists will sell their holidays works at outdoor booths. A special sale of ornaments priced from $5-$10 provides100% of the proceeds to the East Mountain Friends for Families charity. The artists and vendors have donated door prizes both Friday and Saturday, and refreshments will be provided. Both businesses are located on New Mexico’s scenic Turquoise Trail, less than half an hour from Albuquerque, at 12504 Highway N 14, approximately a quarter mile north of Frost Road. Aspects of Clay is a community ceramic studio that offers everything from tiles, murals and bisqueware, to paint-your-own pottery, clay classes, and ceramic supplies. The Old Schoolhouse Gallery is a fine art gallery featuring New Mexico artists, with a variety of artwork in all price ranges. General hours of operation for Aspects of Clay and The Old Schoolhouse Gallery are from 10am until 6pm, Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. For more information contact The Old Schoolhouse Gallery owner Sharon Marks at Sharon@Theoldschoolhousegallery.com or call the Gallery at (505) 281-1250; or contact Laurie Pierce of Aspects of Clay at laurie@architileonline.com or call (505) 281-7115. Information will also be posted at www.AspectsOfClay.com.

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

Calling All Toys, Artistic Toys come Alive, an at 105 Gallery featuring invited artists to come up with toys in the spirit of joy and giving for the holiday season. Opening Reception Dec 4, 5-8 PM. From Dec 4-12, Mon-Sat 11-3 PM. 2D, 3D, 4D (with sound, vision). Hung on wall, suspended, floor installed. Well-crafted, assembled, decorative, artistic, craft-y, architectural, conceptual, imaginative. 50% of sales donated to children's charity:

Fran Hardy’s solo exhibition explores how the ancient inspires the contemporary as well as blurring the boundaries between realism and abstraction. Ancient trees and primordial plants provide symbolism and fertile material for her works as well as symbols that emerge from the abstract ‘ooze’ with references from ancient cultures such as sacred math, petroglyphs and textiles. Her drawings and paintings of trees, are part of a lifelong preoccupation that centers around very elaborate, otherworldly large scale drawings and their interpretation into paintings which hover between abstraction and realism. She begins with drawings of trees in pencil and graphite on panel that writhe with an unearthly intensity and from which imagery will unconsciously emerge in the midst of the tapestry of fine lines as she draws. The viewer is engaged as the longer they look images that reflect their own imaginings come to mind out of the meticulous detail. The realistic element in these detailed drawings is then juxtaposed into the paintings with abstract compositions rendered in a variety of media from oil pastel over watercolor sgraffito as well as graphite and acrylic. Scratching into the copper plates in her intaglio printmaking has inspired the oil pastel over watercolor paintings where she scribes through the layers of oil pastel to reveal the watercolor and acrylic grounds below and render the elaborate drawings of her paintings with their abstract and realist underpinnings. She often uses mirror images to create a Rorschach-like mystery open to the viewer’s interpretation Her paintings and drawings of trees talk about what we can lose if we do not preserve our ancient forests both ecologically as they maintain water and stabilize temperature as well as their spiritual contribution with a connection to all of the history that has passed below their spreading branches. Madelon Sheedy, Curator at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art who gave her the first of her six solo museum shows has said of her work ”It is obvious that Fran Hardy paints what interests and inspires her, emphasizing the interplay between light and dark and forcing us to look at, rather than into or through the commonplace. The elegance in her work heightens the importance of the ephemeral and makes it timeless.” Ms Hardy studied at the School of Visual Arts and Parsons School of Design in NYC as well as receiving bachelor and masters degrees in art education at Kutztown University and Temple University. She received a Florida Individual Artist Fellowship and has had six solo museum exhibitions one of which was a 15 Year Retrospective. She is represented in NYC by a Madison Avenue gallery, several galleries in Florida and Evoke Contemporary in Santa Fe. ”Fran Hardy, In a Brilliant Light” a documentary about her work aired on Orlando PBS, WMFE-TV in conjunction with her traveling show of the same name across the state of Florida in 2001.A recent traveling show entitled “Pentimento” traveled to museums across the country. Her work is in museum collections nationwide. In 2004, she and her husband moved to New Mexico near the rural town of Lamy about twenty minutes from Santa Fe where her fusion of abstraction and realism was born in a bold move from her previous work. Select PBS stations have aired and FEC/PAEC-TV, international educational station continues to air a new documentary on her work, “Pentimento , The Artist’s Process” which focuses on her work and process in her new and innovative New Mexico inspired work.

Show Me The Fashion – Creating a 15 Piece Working Wardrobe for Under $500 December 5, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM www.gillianarmour.com 505-246-2457 $25/person. Classes are limited to ten participants and fill fast so enroll asap. Sound impossible? Not in my book. As a professional shopper it’s my job to work within the budget limitations of my clients so I have learnt to shop at all levels of a fashion budget. • Find out that you don’t have to limit your budget shopping to department and specialty shops. • Discover how to catalog shop, planning coordinates as you peruse your options • Discover how to hunt and pick from the sales racks for “bang for buck” merchandise • Plan out a 15 piece wardrobe graph to mix-n-match and extend your wearable choices • Choose accessories that upgrade, embellish and extend plain looks • Put your personal spin on classic sportswear and look like a million

A classic Noel Coward comedy: sophisticated, hilarious and totally satisfying!

Klezmer music & dance, kids' events. For-sale items include latkes, food, arts & crafts! Admission: $5 general, $2 seniors, $1 children Information: 505-343-8227 x 1 or office@nahalatshalom.org. PLEASE BRING CANNED GOODS DONATION FOR ROADRUNNER FOOD BANK

Local author Jon Guenther will be signing copies of his new book SOUL RUNNER: A NOVEL OF HIGH ADVENTURE.

Klezmer music & dance, kids' events, latkes, food, arts & crafts items for sale. $5 general, $2 seniors, $1 children. Info: 505-343-8227x1 or office@nahalatshalom.org. Please bring canned goods donation for Roadrunner Food Bank.

Partyline Florist celebrates its 50th Anniversary with an open house, Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 50th Anniversary open house includes refreshments, music, half a century of Partyline memorabilia, free flower giveaways and a drawing to win a bouquet of flowers each month for a year, valued at $50 each. Participants in the drawing need not be present to win. Partyline Florist is located at 4200 Fourth Street, NW (between Candelaria and Griegos). Since 1959, Partyline has enlivened celebrations and commemorated occasions of all sorts with flowers, plants, gifts, cards, balloons, plush animals and gourmet gift baskets. “When I started at what used to be Blank’s party supply and rental, I had no idea that I’d be celebrating 50 years as one of the lasting floral businesses in Albuquerque,� says owner Craig Yoshimoto. In 1977, Craig and Nancy Yoshimoto purchased the company, changed the name to Partyline Florist. Craig has been at the helm ever since. Partyline belongs to Teleflora, a flowers-by-wire service, and is a top 2000 member of Teleflora’s 27,000 international partners. As recently as the 1990s, Albuquerque boasted 150 floral shops. The number is now under 50, with Partyline leading the way with its six employees and twice daily citywide delivery from its floral decorated van. Partyline has changed as technology changed, too. Where staff used to hand write orders, invoices and monthly statements, the store’s second-generation computer system now integrates orders, accounting, inventory and customer purchases, data that is also used to track buying patterns. The store has bilingual staff to accommodate Spanish-speaking customers. For information or interviews, contact Craig Yoshimoto at Partyline Florist, 505-344-3538 or visit www.partylineflorist.com

The program will include sacred, traditional and contemporary selections for the holiday season such as O Holy Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Tickets are available at the door for $5.00 for seniors and children and $10.00 for adults. The chorale was recently featured in the concert version of The Music Man produced by Landmark Musicals and held at the KiMo Theatre.

In these exciting digital times, more and more film work is being done in front of a green screen. UNM Continuing Education is offering a Green Screen Techniques course for 2 sessions on Saturday and Sunday, December 5-6, 2009 from 9:00am-1:00pm. For $179 this course looks at all aspects of the technique known as chroma keying, from creating or purchasing green and blue screens, and lighting to learning camera and editing techniques for chroma keying. For more information visit us online at www.dce.unm.edu or call 277-6037.

An Open Forum on formatting of the 2020 Master Plan will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:00 until 11:30 AM, Village Hall, 6718 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107

On Dec. 5th, 2009, Sandoval County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will be holding a Holiday party for Sandoval County foster children. This annual event provides lunch, gifts, and a visit with Santa to over 50 children who are in foster care due to abuse or neglect. A 501(c) 3 nonprofit agency, CASA has provided advocacy and support services to Sandoval County children for over 10 years. CASA would like to ask Rio Rancho residents to support our mission by making a donation of a new, unwrapped toy for this event. Donations may be dropped off BEFORE Dec. 1st at CASA offices located at 4011 Barbara Loop SE Suite 107, Rio Rancho, NM, or by calling Tammy at:720-7030 for pickup.

Holiday arts Events December 4th and 5th include local artists, a charity ornament sale, door prizes, and free refreshments, at The Old Schoolhouse Gallery and Aspects of Clay, on the Turquoise Trail in New Mexico. The Old Schoolhouse Gallery and Aspects of Clay are celebrating the holidays with special arts events December 4th and 5th. The Old Schoolhouse Gallery gets the season off to a festive start with a Holiday Opening on Friday, December 4, from 6 to 9pm. The party showcases new holiday-themed works of art, with wine and cheese refreshments. The Gallery and Aspects of Clay will co-host a Holiday Art Sale on Saturday, December 5, from 10am to 6pm. Many local artists will sell their holidays works at outdoor booths. A special sale of ornaments priced from $5-$10 provides100% of the proceeds to the East Mountain Friends for Families charity. The artists and vendors have donated door prizes both Friday and Saturday, and refreshments will be provided. Both businesses are located on New Mexico’s scenic Turquoise Trail, less than half an hour from Albuquerque, at 12504 Highway N 14, approximately a quarter mile north of Frost Road. Aspects of Clay is a community ceramic studio that offers everything from tiles, murals and bisqueware, to paint-your-own pottery, clay classes, and ceramic supplies. The Old Schoolhouse Gallery is a fine art gallery featuring New Mexico artists, with a variety of artwork in all price ranges. General hours of operation for Aspects of Clay and The Old Schoolhouse Gallery are from 10am until 6pm, Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. For more information contact The Old Schoolhouse Gallery owner Sharon Marks at Sharon@Theoldschoolhousegallery.com or call the Gallery at (505) 281-1250; or contact Laurie Pierce of Aspects of Clay at laurie@architileonline.com or call (505) 281-7115. Information will also be posted at www.AspectsOfClay.com.

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

A Benefit for the Maya Eco Center to help people in Honduras. Join us for an exciting and fun evening. Enjoy Honduras Enchilada - plate $7 and natural fruit sangria - $4 There will be a presentation on the culture, land and people of Honduras and the Maya Eco Center Project. Dance to Stratus Phear Albuquerque's Premier Rock Band Attendance:donation $20 Contact: Martha Dominguez at 275-0597. Learn about the Maya Eco Center go to:mayaecocenter.org Tickets available on the website through Paypal.

This special event features three new Buddhist films, a question and answer session with Venerable Traga Rinpoche, and a silent auction of unique Buddhist items. DOORS OPEN AT 1 PM - $20 in advance - $25 day of event - CALL 401-7340 The Cell Theatre is an intimate venue for film. Seating is VERY limited, we recommend you purchase tickets in advance. FILMS: 1:30pm MUSTANG: JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION (30 min) The Himalayan Kingdom of Mustang is one of the last sanctuaries of authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture. Long isolated by geography and politics, the people have struggled to survive, and the 15th century monasteries that are the center of their culture have come dangerously close to collapsing. MUSTANG tells the story of a Tibetan culture that ha pulled back from the brink of extinction through the restoration of its sacred sites. NARRATED BY RICHARD GERE AND FEATURING HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA. 2:00pm SKY BURIAL (12 min) This film follows the ritual of "jha-tor", the giving of alms to birds in a northern Tibetan monastery, where the bodies of the dead are offered to the vultures as a final act of kindness to living beings. At the Drigung Monastery lamas chant to call the consciousness from the body. Juniper incense is burned to summon the vultures. Special body breakers, or "rogyapas", unwrap the bodies and cut away the flesh. The bones are crushed and mixed with tsampa (roasted barley flour). The entire body is consumed by the birds, assuring the ascent of the soul. The sky, or the universe, is where the sacred world lies. To merge with the sky after death is a holy event, one that replaces the sufferings of this world with peace. 2:30pm Q & A with Tibetan lama VEN. TRAGA RINPOCHE 3:00pm THE DEVOTION OF MATTHIEU RICARD (67 min) Nearly 40 years ago Matthieu Ricard left his native France and a promising career in cellular genetics to become a monk in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in Nepal. He is now a translator, photographer, and best-selling author (The Monk and The Philosopher, Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill), and an active participant in scientific research on the effects of meditation on the brain. He is involved in a number of humanitarian projects in Tibet and Nepal, where he resides. This intimate portrait journeys with Matthieu as he continues the work of his late teacher, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, in the Himalayas, and as he serves as translator for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Europe and participates in scientific research there. His vivid photography and accessible stories of a monk's life in the Himalayas feature throughout. Filmed on location in Europe, Tibet, India and Nepal, with footage and photographs of Tibet by Matthieu Ricard. PROCEEDS BENEFIT RIGDZIN DHARMA CENTER BUILDING FUND

with special guests The Midnight Creepers * The Saltine Ramblers * Eva Ave and Carlosaur Date: Saturday, 5 December 2009 Time: Doors open at 8:00 PM. Show starts at 8:30 PM. Admission: $10. Performers: Le Chat Lunatique, The Midnight Creepers, The Saltine Ramblers, and Eva Ave & Carlosaur. Email: elreytheater@qwestoffice.net Le Chat Lunatique plays a combination of Gypsy Swing, Western Swing, and anything else that they damn well please! Filthy, Mangy Jazz is their forte! All of this madness came about due to John Sandlin and Muni Kulasinghe's mutual love for the great Hot Club of France, a gypsy swing group from 1940's Paris, which included the combined genius of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. Jared Putnam's western swing background has fused itself into the mix and given them a fine repertoire of classic western swing tunes. In addition, Fernando Garavito's latin background has seeped into the rhythmic palette and given them a formidable groove. The Midnight Creepers spend their time paying tribute to some of the legends of Soul and Blues, such as Lou Donaldson, Rueben Wilson, Jimmy McGriff, Lonnie Smith. Their rare Groove, Bogaloo, Funk, Soul, Blues-inspired Jazz, organ music, or whatever you want to call it, is undeniable to the soul and the feet. The line-up includes Michael Jaramillo on Traps, Colin Darby on Saxophones, Mathew Lowe on Electric Guitar, Nate K., Eric O., or Cameron Bourg on Electric Bass, and James Breslin on Organ/Keys. Although The Midnight Creepers main focus is on the "Rare Groove" genre, the sound of the band still remains quite rare and unique. The Saltine Ramblers formed in late 2004 in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. The current lineup features original members Kevin Strange and Cory Minefee with Dave Ivey and Dave Payne. The Ramblers perform their own brand of bizarre Americana, and compliment it with old-time fiddle tunes, bluegrass standards and not-so-standards, rock n' roll, Rio Grande delta blues and so on. The Saltine Ramblers completed their first self-released album "Gajos De Manderina" in April '05 and have since created a series of free home recordings for distribution at shows. These include "Salt Trek" and "Friskey" from 2006 and "Warning: The Saltine Ramblers!" from 2007. This is a 21+ event.

A 5-course, catered, Renaissance-style dinner complete with Boars Head Processional, Wassail Toast and interspersed with costumed singers, Yuletide songs, skits and much merriment! Tickets are $25. No tickets will be sold at the door the night of the performance. The RGYC is a secular, community-based children singing group for grades 1st-12th, under the direction of Sue Passell, Ed.D. We have members from Rio Rancho,Placitas,Santa Ana Pueblo, Bernalillo, Corrales and Albuquerque. We have performed locally, with the Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra, and even on Good Morning America.

Come celebrate the holidays on Sat., December 5, 2009 from 9am to 4pm. There will be glorious food, hand crafted gifts, homemade baked goods, music and entertainment, children's crafts and activities and the Festival of Wreaths (silent auction of eclectic wreaths).

Come register for the first annual Run Rudolph Run 10 K, 5 K and Kids race presented by Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation. The race location is at The Mesa Del Sol Soccer Fields located next to The Journal Pavillon. This challenging run goes through hills, sand and pavement. The registration fee is 10.00 with a 10.00 toy. All the toys will be donated to the PB&J pre school. Awards will be given to over all female and male winners as well as female and male age group winners. The 10 K will take off at 10:00 A.M., the 5 K at 10:15 A.M and kids run at 11:15 A.M. For more information contact Gino Blea at 314-0410 or e-mail at gblea@bernco.gov.

The Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance, a new Irish dance school in Albq, is hosting a dance exhibition for those interested in seeing Irish step dancing up close and personal. The children/teen/adults will be invited to join in learning beginner steps and watching all levels of dance performed up to Open Championship world qualifiers. Please wear comfortable clothing and join us for lots of Irish Step Dancing FUN! Bring a FRIEND!

A classic Noel Coward comedy: sophisticated, hilarious and totally satisfying! Thru 12/20/09

A prayer service for those diagnosed with cancer will be held on 6 December at 6:30 P.M. at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11410 Indian School Road N.E. The Catholic sarament of the Anointing of Sick will also be available. For information call 298-7557.

The program will include sacred, traditional and contemporary selections for the holiday season such as O Holy Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Tickets are available at the door for $5.00 for seniors and children and $10.00 for adults. The chorale was recently featured in the concert version of The Music Man produced by Landmark Musicals and held at the KiMo Theatre.

Byzantine Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec 12, 10 am - 5 pm, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Rite Church, 1837 Alvarado Drive NE in the Uptown area of Albuquerque. A huge supply of beautiful yet surprisingly affordable imported Russian icons, many gift items by Christian artists in the Holy Land, Christmas baked goods from the Slavic and Middle Eastern traditions, and a wide range of Catholic apologetics. Hot Lunch to go or dine in. Call 256-1539 for details.

A Christmas program performed by puppets, for kids and adults alike. A fun way to tell the true Christmas story.

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

Albuquerque Little Theatre and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation sponsor the first annual Candy Cane Fun Run on Sunday, December 6. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Kids’ K and Family Fun Walk in Country Club area (starts and ends at ALT). Also features a visit from Santa, musical performances, Marines at water stations, hot drinks, cookies, ChampionChip® timing, awards and live entertainment. Race day registration begins at 7:30am. Race start times: 10K at 9:00am, 5K at 9:05am, Kids’ K at 10:15am, and Family Fun Walk at 10:30am. , followed by awards and live entertainment. The event ends at 12noon. Registration ranges from $10-35. Event details and link to registration site at www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org.

We have happily carried a selection of cookbooks by famed Chef Deborah Madison, and we are looking forward to having her join us for an afternoon of conversation, drinks, appetizers and book signing. Please stop by the Farm Shop for more details, and to reserve a copy of your book. We hope to see you there!

Jessica Mills, punk rocker and parent, author of My Mother Wears Combat Boots: A Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us, will join author Jessica Powers, editor of Labor Pains and Birth Stories: Essays on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Becoming a Parent, for an evening of talks and discussions centered around birth, parenting, and social responsibility. Mills will present a talk entitled "Social Justice Begins at Home." She will supplement ten key points, from practicing non-violent communication to recognizing the difference between legitimate and illegitimate authority, with brief selections from her book. Q&A and discussion encouraged. Powers will present a talk entitled “The Social Implications of Birth Stories.” She will talk about the importance of birth stories in the development of both children’s and adults’ identities as well as the political and social implications of birth stories. Attendees should come prepared to share their own birth stories.

Enjoy your choice of steak, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian cuisine with field green salad, dessert, coffee and wine or non-alcoholic beverage before a roaring fire! Seasonal music to be performed by members of the Santa Fe Symphony. Tickets are $80 per person. For reservations, please call the Symphony at (505) 983-3530. Seating is limited.

League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico December Luncheon Today is the deadline for reservations for the League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico' s general meeting on Thursday, December 10 at 11:45 a.m. at the Albuquerque Grand Airport Hotel, 2910 Yale SE. The luncheon cost is $17, payable at the door. Reservations must be made at League office at 884-8441 by today. Brian Sanderoff, president of Research & Polling, Inc., will speak on “The Importance of Census 2010 in Redistricting.” Sanderoff has provided technical and professional services to New Mexico redrawing our state's house, senate, and US congressional boundaries in the last three decades. He will be involved again adjusting legislative boundaries based on data of the 2010 census starting next March. The League's Fair Representation Study Group has asked Mr. Sanderoff to speak on the impact of this upcoming census on redistricting process, and how the League can help. Research & Polling, Inc., New Mexico's largest survey research company, specializes in market research, public opinion polling, and demographic analysis. Sanderoff is the on-air election analyst for KOAT TV Channel 7 and has made appearances on CNN, MSNBC, FOX, the BBC, and the Jim Lehrer News Hour besides conducting all election and public opinion polls for the Albuquerque Journal. He has a BA degree in political science from the University of New Mexico plus UNM graduate school political science credits.

A support group for those grieving the loss of an animal companion. $20; sliding scale available; 265-3087 to register or petlosscounselor@aol.com

Grant Middle guitar students present a winter concert. Free and open to the public.

Grant Middle orchestra students present a winter concert. Free and open to the public.

Beginning Band, Intermediate Band and Beginning Jazz Band Winter concert

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

Affordable, fun and fabulous art by gallery artists with prices starting as low as $ 100. There is something for everybody from small sculptures to drawings and paintings. Exhibition dates: November 29 – December 26 Reception: December 11, 5 – 8:00 PM (note, this is not a First Friday Artscrawl!) 2 1/2 blocks east of Carlisle between Solano and Aliso, south side of street. For more information call 505-268-8952

Art that everybody can afford with prices from $ 25 to $ 125 for original artwork by local artists! From landscapes by Gerald Fitz-Gerald and Leonora Durrett to abstracts by Vicki Bolen and figurative work by Sarah Anderson, there is something for everybody amongst the hundreds pieces in this show. Exhibition dates: November 29 – January 1 Reception: December 11, 5 – 8:00 PM (note: this is not a First Friday Artscrawl) 2 1/2 blocks east of Carlisle between Solano and Aliso, south side of street. For more information call 505-268-8952

Some of these artists are just starting out, some of them have had a long career and are adding printmaking to their repertoire. This is an exciting show featuring a lot of new talent working in a variety of styles and printmaking media. Exhibition dates: January 1 - 30 (Early Bird Preview: December 29 – January 1) First Friday Artscrawl Reception: January 1, 5 – 8:00 PM. This is also the absolute last day of the Holiday Print Sale. 2 1/2 blocks east of Carlisle between Solano and Aliso, south side of street. For more information call 505-268-8952

A classic Noel Coward comedy: sophisticated, hilarious and totally satisfying! Thru 12/20/09

"Christmas in Reverse" present by the children of Eastern Hills Baptist Church, a dramatic musical.

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

The Dazzle Dolls, Albuquerque’s “Divas Making A Difference”, present “Queen of the Winter Night,” their 2009 Boogie Woogie Holiday Concert. This concert features a delightful spectrum of holiday favorites with appeal for all ages. Proceeds benefit The Harmony Project, a nonprofit that brings the joy and healing of music to the elderly and unwell, at-risk youth, veterans, and others in crisis and transition. In light of the economic challenges of the past year, the Dazzle Dolls have created a ticket pricing structure that allows anyone to enjoy “Queen of the Winter Night,” regardless of financial circumstances. Julie Christine says, “Everyone enjoys a special night out during the holidays. A fabulous concert really lights up the long winter nights and is a wonderful family occasion. So we’re committed that every one of our fans (and fans-to-be) has the opportunity to share an evening of sparkling holiday entertainment, regardless of how tight their budget may be this season!” Seating for the Friday evening concert will be “By Donation” ($5 to $10 suggested).

Annual Holiday Concert of the New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus including popular holiday songs, music from several religious traditions, and global music.

East Mountain High School is holding at arts & crafts fair as a part of Light the Night, our annual community holiday celebration. The event will be Friday, December 11th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in the school’s gymnasium at 15 La Madera Road in Sandia Park . Work from over 20 artists and crafters will be displayed, along with a silent auction, holiday music, concessions, and craft activities for the little kids. The capstone to the evening is the display of over 5,000 luminaria on the school grounds and La Madera Road . This event is free and open to the public; for more information, please contact Lori Webster at 281-7400 x. 168 or lwebster@eastmountainhigh.net.

DIY – Hair, Nails and Facials and Save $$$ December 12, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM www.gillianarmour.com 505-246-2457 $25/person. Classes are limited to ten participants and fill fast so enroll asap. Here’s a challenge for you fashionistas out there – make a list of how much you spend every month on pedicures, manicures, hair cuts, colors and facials. That’s the money you could save by doing-it-yourself. As they say a penny saved is a penny earned so what better way to save a few than to learn how to pamper yourself. During this class you will discover: • How to find great prices on beauty services and supplies • Discount salons – the good, the bad and the one’s to avoid • Beauty Schools – how to pick and choose from their menu’s • Gratis products and samples – learn how to ask for these freebies • Where to get your makeup done – For FREE

15th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE SATURDAY DECEMBER 12, 6:30 PM Elephant Butte Lake State Park BRING THE FAMILY LUMINARIA BEACH WALK * BONFIRES * FIREWORKS * Decorated RV’S

Come visit a working alpaca ranch. Free to the public. Feed and interact with gentle, friendly animals. Unique gift items. Visit the on-site ranch store full of luxurious alpaca end products, both Peruvian Imports and one of a kind items made from the fleece of our animals. (Cash and check only) TOYS, RUGS, SWEATERS, SOCKS, SHAWLS, SCARVES, YARN,AND MORE! Call 269-6733 for more information. PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET. Can't make it these weekends? Call for an appointment.

A classic Noel Coward comedy: sophisticated, hilarious and totally satisfying! Thru 12/20/09

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

The Dazzle Dolls, Albuquerque’s “Divas Making A Difference”, present “Queen of the Winter Night,” their 2009 Boogie Woogie Holiday Concert. This concert features a delightful spectrum of holiday favorites with appeal for all ages. Proceeds benefit The Harmony Project, a nonprofit that brings the joy and healing of music to the elderly and unwell, at-risk youth, veterans, and others in crisis and transition. In light of the economic challenges of the past year, the Dazzle Dolls have created a ticket pricing structure that allows anyone to enjoy “Queen of the Winter Night,” regardless of financial circumstances. Julie Christine says, “Everyone enjoys a special night out during the holidays. A fabulous concert really lights up the long winter nights and is a wonderful family occasion. So we’re committed that every one of our fans (and fans-to-be) has the opportunity to share an evening of sparkling holiday entertainment, regardless of how tight their budget may be this season!” The Saturday and Sunday concerts utilize “Prosperity Empowerment Pricing”. Tickets for these concerts are printed with prices from $15 to $100. Concertgoers simply pay the amount that is affordable and enjoy the show!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lights On Villa Verde Charity Event To Help Under Privileged Children Rio Rancho, NM (November 16, 2009) – S.E.V.V.A. (South East Villa Verde Crime Watch Association) has announced today that it will be hosting a charity Christmas lights & luminaries display in its Villa Verde Drive SE neighborhood on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The charity event is to raise cash and new toy donations that will directly benefit the 2009 Rio Rancho Police Department’s - Children’s Christmas Party for under privileged children in the Rio Rancho community. The annual Children’s Christmas Party is held for under privileged children in the Rio Rancho Community and provides them with a meal and the opportunity to meet Santa and receive a special gift. The Rio Rancho Police Department works closely with the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) and the Rio Rancho Elementary School counseling services to locate these children and invite them to the party. Last year, there were close to 500 children from the Rio Rancho community in attendance. The Christmas lights & luminaries display will begin at the corner of Sabana Grande Avenue SE and Villa Verde Drive SE in Rio Rancho and head North up Villa Verde Drive. The lights will be on for viewing by the community on Saturday, December 12th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Viewers are encouraged to walk or drive along the road to see the displays that local residents have set up on their homes. Cub Scout Pack 714 will have a refreshments stand with cookies, coffee and hot cocoa and will be collecting donations for the event. Volunteers from S.E.V.V.A., the Rio Rancho Police Department and the Rio Rancho Police Explorers Post will be there to greet passersby and receive cash donations and/or new, unwrapped toys for the children. Santa Clause will also be in attendance to make sure everyone has a jolly time. “In addition to helping fight crime in our neighborhood, we like to get involved with events or activities that support our local community,” said Scott Valenti, president of S.E.V.V.A. “In past years we have participated in neighborhood cleanup programs and even hosted a Safety Seminar Event on our street.” Every resident of the crime watch group has committed to illuminating their home for the event. “I’ll be hooking up 20,000+ lights and sequencing them to Christmas music,” said Tom Trotter, Treasurer of S.E.V.V.A. and one of residents in the area. “You will even be able to listen to the music on your car stereo as you drive by.” A web site has been established for the Lights on Villa Verde event. You can visit www.elfradionetwork.com for additional information on the charity event. Contact: Sergeant Brett Denison Rio Rancho Police Department bdenison@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us (505)891-5969 Tom Trotter S.E.V.V.A. ttrotter@cableone.net (505)903-7773 ###

Are you tired of making New Year’s resolutions that don’t get accomplished? Have you been telling yourself year after year about losing that last 5 to 10 pounds, but have never done it? If this sounds like you, then you are not alone. Let this New Year be the year that you finally get those New Year’s resolutions resolved. Upward Motion will teach you the major pitfalls that everyone goes through when they start an exercise plan that always ends up failing, and how to avoid those pitfalls with 7 easy strategies that will get finally get your resolutions resolved. Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register

The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art proudly presents 21st Annual Winter Spanish December 12 & 13, 2009 9am – 4pm Santa Fe Convention Center 201 West Marcy Street Santa Fe, NM – The rich Hispanic culture of New Mexico and Southern Colorado will be celebrated at the 21st annual Winter Spanish Market, Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, 2009 at the Santa Fe Convention & Community Center. A destination event for residents and visitors alike, Winter Market features handmade traditional arts by over 100 Hispanic artists, continuous musical entertainment, art demonstrations and refreshments. Open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Market provides a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy a taste of New Mexico’s vibrant Spanish culture, both past and present. FREE Admission. Members-Only Early Bird Winter Market 8:15- 9 am, Saturday, December 12th. Avoid the crowds - enjoy first opportunity to buy and have more time to visit with artists. Memberships can be purchased by calling 982-2226 or at the door that morning. The traditional art forms featured each year at Winter Market include the following: · Santos – depictions of devotional figures in the form of bultos (carvings in the round) retablos (paintings on wooden panels), and gesso and wood relief-carved panels · Straw Appliqué – crosses, chests and boxes decorated with hand-cut straw · Textiles – hand-woven on looms using handspun yarns · Furniture – usually made of pine using mortise and tenon joints · Hide Paintings – devotional images painted on deer or elk hide · Colcha – unique regional embroideries employing the colcha stitch · Tinwork – decorative and utilitarian objects of cut and punched tin Winter Spanish Market Page Two · Ironwork – tools, fastenings and household objects forged from iron · Precious Metals – silver and gold jewelry, utilitarian and devotional objects · Pottery – hand-sculpted bowls, pots and other ware made from micaceous clay · Bonework – decorative items, anillos (rings) and tool handles carved from animal antlers and bone · Ramilletes – decorative paper garlands Participating artists at Winter Market also display and sell “contemporary expressions” of the traditional colonial art forms thus adding a new dimension to this popular seasonal show. In conjunction with Winter Market, and as the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art’s contribution to the Santa Fe 400th anniversary, the exhibition 'Converging Streams' explores the cross-cultural influences between Hispano and Native American arts of the Southwest. This groundbreaking exhibition illustrates objects from museums across the country in a new and provocative context. Through September 2010. Winter Spanish Market is organized and produced by the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, which supports Hispanic artists through educational programs, grants, and the production of the annual Spanish Market in July. These two major art festivals give visitors a rare opportunity to meet some of the best traditional Hispanic artists working in the region today. In 2010, the 59th annual traditional Spanish Market will take place on July 24 & 25 on the Santa Fe Plaza. The Society’s collection of more than 3500 art objects is housed in the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art at 750 Camino Lejo (Museum Hill) in Santa Fe. The collection includes Spanish colonial art forms covering four centuries and four continents. For complete information on Spanish Market, Winter Market or the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, please contact 505-982-2226 or info@spanishcolonial.org. Winter Market is funded in part by the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission and 1% Lodgers’ Tax, New Mexico Arts, and the New Mexico Department of Tourism.

Come visit a working alpaca ranch. Free to the public. Feed and interact with gentle, friendly animals. Unique gift items. Visit the on-site ranch store full of luxurious alpaca end products, both Peruvian Imports and one of a kind items made from the fleece of our animals. (Cash and check only) TOYS, RUGS, SWEATERS, SOCKS, SHAWLS, SCARVES, YARN,AND MORE! Call 269-6733 for more information. PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET. Can't make it these weekends? Call for an appointment.

A classic Noel Coward comedy: sophisticated, hilarious and totally satisfying! Thru 12/20/09

Witness the beauty of Mexican traditions at Popejoy Hall’s annual Mariachi Christmas spectacular. Vibrant mariachi music performed by Mariachi Monumental de America de Juan Jose Almaguer accompanies the exuberant dancing of Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte to create a performance full of tradition and energy. Nationally recognized Mariachi Monumental de America captivates audiences with elegant, youthful and energetic performances providing an intense musical experience for traditional, contemporary and classical tastes. Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte has been performing over thirty years to glorify Mexico’s folklore and bring those traditions to life. For more information, call 505-277-8010 or visit popejoypresents.com.

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

The Dazzle Dolls, Albuquerque’s “Divas Making A Difference”, present “Queen of the Winter Night,” their 2009 Boogie Woogie Holiday Concert. This concert features a delightful spectrum of holiday favorites with appeal for all ages. Proceeds benefit The Harmony Project, a nonprofit that brings the joy and healing of music to the elderly and unwell, at-risk youth, veterans, and others in crisis and transition. In light of the economic challenges of the past year, the Dazzle Dolls have created a ticket pricing structure that allows anyone to enjoy “Queen of the Winter Night,” regardless of financial circumstances. Julie Christine says, “Everyone enjoys a special night out during the holidays. A fabulous concert really lights up the long winter nights and is a wonderful family occasion. So we’re committed that every one of our fans (and fans-to-be) has the opportunity to share an evening of sparkling holiday entertainment, regardless of how tight their budget may be this season!” The Saturday and Sunday concerts utilize “Prosperity Empowerment Pricing”. Tickets for these concerts are printed with prices from $15 to $100. Concertgoers simply pay the amount that is affordable and enjoy the show!

Symphonic Band, Advanced Band and Advanced jazz Band winter Concert

Learn how to unlock your inner fat burning potential by increasing your metabolism with cardiovascular exercise, diet and overall nutritional health. Also, find out what is myth and what is fact in fat and weight loss. Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register

This course is designed to assist the business owner with information on managing the critical element of money. Topics to be covered include, how to read a credit report, how to establish lines of credit, open lines of credit versus secured lines of credit, how to collect receivables, how to get invoices to your customers and confirm they have received them. The participant should come away with a better understanding of how to more effectively manage their money. The class is taught by Barbara Herrera, a certified Credit Business Associate.

On Wednesday, December 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Governing Body Chambers of Rio Rancho City Hall, a public meeting will be held regarding the construction of Lincoln Avenue from Adams Lane to Chayote Road. The City of Rio Rancho is conducting this meeting to provide an update to residents about this project. The city is also seeking input regarding the improvements associated with this project which includes the addition of a street, sidewalk, waterline, curb/gutter, and storm drain enhancements. In addition, information on how this road will impact Sandia Vista Elementary School will be provided. For additional information please visit www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us. Rio Rancho City Hall is located at 3200 Civic Center Circle NE.

National Dance Institute of New Mexico School for the Performing Arts presents a musical review of holiday favorites. Featuring selections from the Nutcracker and classic Christmas songs.

On Thursday, December 17th, the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus will present a free concert and sing-a-long at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Assisi in downtown Santa Fe. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening, full of beloved music of the holiday season. Audience members will be warmly invited to sing along with the chorus as they perform "Glory to God" and the "Hallelujia" chorus, as well as Quien las da Posada, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, and many more carols ¯ all accompanied by the glorious sounds of brass and organ.

A classic Noel Coward comedy: sophisticated, hilarious and totally satisfying! Thru 12/20/09

A Dramatic Musical presented by the Music Ministry of Eastern Hills Baptist Church. The Christmas story told through the musical "A Baby Changes Everything"

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

A support group for those grieving the loss of an animal companion. $20; sliding scale available; 265-3087 to register or petlosscounselor@aol.com

Your Closet is Full of Surprises – 10 Ways to Get More Style from Existing Clothing Pieces October 3, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM www.gillianarmour.com 505-246-2457 $25/person. Classes are limited to ten participants and fill fast so enroll asap. Do you find yourself in a clothing rut with nothing exciting to wear? Do you tend to wear the same favorite pieces over and over again rarely mixing it up? There is good news – discover the surprises your closet will yield AFTER you have emptied it completely. This fun workshop introduces you to the idea of radical change and re-invention plus - • How purging your closet leads to re-inventing a whole new wardrobe • Find long lost favorites in your closet and put them to good use • Get rid of the un-wearables, the un-bearables and the un-desireables • Plan a dress-up day with best friends and re-discover what you love about your clothes • How throwing a “Girlfriends Closet Party” will release your attachment to old clothes

A classic Noel Coward comedy: sophisticated, hilarious and totally satisfying! Thru 12/20/09

A Dramatic Musical presented by the Music Ministry of Eastern Hills Baptist Church. The Christmas story told through the musical "A Baby Changes Everything"

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

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A Dramatic Musical presented by the Music Ministry of Eastern Hills Baptist Church. The Christmas story told through the musical "A Baby Changes Everything"

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

Inspirational Christmas music and message with a candelight service.

Get ready to discover a delightful show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! This classic holiday tradition comes to the Albuquerque stage at last direct from Broadway for the first time! Brimming with such Berlin hits as Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and, of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

Hope+in+the+Desert will celebrate a traditional service of Holy Eucharist, hymns, and Christmas readings. Child care available. All are welcome. For information, call 830-0572 or website at hopepiscopal.org.

The Albuquerque African American Catholic Community will celebrate Kwanzaa on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Rosario Hall, Most Holy Rosary Catholic Community, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. We will honor the traditional principles of Kwanzaa and celebrate Family, Community and Culture. All are invited to attend. Afro-centric attire is encouraged. Potluck dinner will follow. Side dishes for sharing will be appreciated. Please call 505-836-3627 for more information.

Hope+in+the+Desert will begin the New Year with the traditional service of Lessons and Carols. Time for snacks and fellowship follow the service. Child care available. Call 830-0572 or see website www.hopepiscopal.org for information and directions.

Official selection, The International Buddhist Film Festival. Join a remarkable pilgrimage visiting the sacred sites of the Dalai Lamas in Tibet with international author Glenn Mullin and monk Khenpo Tashi. This fascinating journey explores the caves where the early Buddhist masters meditated and achieved enlightenment. Enter the monasteries where the Dalai Lamas and others taught, and - at an altitude of over 17,000 feet - look down into the famous Oracle Lake of Lhamo Lhatso where every Dalai Lama had prophetic visions. Directed by Michael Weise. Narration and music by Steve Dancz. . FUNDRAISER FOR RIGDZIN DHARMA CENTER TEMPLE BULDING FUND in Albuquerque. Call 505-401-7340 for more information.

This interactive workshop will teach you how to completely stretch out a muscle. You will learn new techniques on how to properly stretch a muscle as well as train the muscle they way it is properly made to train. This is a great workshop for anyone that wants to develop a more advanced stretching routine and wants to prevent any physical injuries within their physical exercise routine. Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register

Push your limits with precise, short, and intense workouts. With 20- 30 minutes, 3-4 times a week, you’ll fatigue your muscles for a more effective exercise. Join us to find out how! Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register

A leadership and diversity training opportunity for women at all stages of life. Three hour workshops run for 7 weeks covering issues such your heritage in your leadership style, the new generation gap in the workplace, personal branding, laughter as a secret weapon of leaders, building top teams and are you an entrepreneur at heart. Institute culminates with a certification and graduation ceremony at the Governor's Mansion. January 12-February 25, 2010 Thursdays 5:30-8:30 p.m. Adelante Community Room Dinner included weekly Registration now open www.ywca-nm.org or call Deanna at 505-850-4276

Fr. Fernand J. Cheri, O.F.M. will lead a music workshop on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at The Spiritual Renewal Center, 6400 Coors Blvd. NW, Albq. NM 87120. The workshop is entitled "Songs of the Soul and the Soil" the history of Black Religious music. Fr. Ferd is an archivist of Black religious music with a collection of 4,000 recordings of gospel music. Youth from churches in the Albuquerque area are encouraged to attend. For more information, please call (505) 836-3627. A $5.00 donation is suggested.

The Albuquerque African American Catholic Community will honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Mass on January 17, 2010 at 12 noon at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Guest celebrant will be Fr. Fernand Cheri, O.F.M. from St. Louis, Missouri. All are invited to attend this annual event. For more information, please call (505) 836-3627.

This clinic is an all-volunteer clinic sponsored by Street Cat Companions, a branch of New Mexico Animal Friends. The cost is a $15 donation per cat. These Sunday clinics target cats that are unowned and unadoptable by our shelter's standards. Each cat must have a hard carrier for recovery. It is preferred that the cats arrive in traps, but carriers are accepted. All cats will be handled as feral and will have the left ear tipped to indicate they have been sterilized at a feral clinic. For traps or more information contact NMAF at 881-7297.

Just when you think that you have seen the best that Irish music has to offer, a fresh new show from Ireland is taking the art form to an entirely new level. Celtic Crossroads presents Irish music like never before, set to do to Irish music what Riverdance has done to Irish dance. The name Celtic Crossroads originates from a time in Ireland when neighboring communities met at the crossroads between towns and villages to socialize – long before the pub tradition began. With a focus on keeping the tradition of Irish music alive, each performer nurtures this bygone concept, but by virtue of their young age and raw talent, they high-kick this tradition into the 21st Century. True high-kicking from some of Irelands best-respected Irish dancers also intensifies the pulsating rhythms of the show. The live concerts are a spectacle of talent, displaying how Irish music influenced the global birth of a multitude of musical genres. This show is redefining Irish music by going right to the heart of its rhythms. The inventive arrangements and bass-driven grooves are steering Irish acoustic music into surprising new territory. On its first American visit, word-of mouth alone led to a sell out tour! The show itself, incorporating seven world-class musicians playing over twenty instruments on stage, is a fantastic spectacle. From start to finish you will be captivated by a wonderful fusion of musical genres in the Irish music family, such as eastern European Gypsy, north American Bluegrass, world Classical and Jazz, and the various forms of Celtic music from around Europe and the rest of the world. Magical interludes from the haunting uilleann pipes, whistles, low whistles, and of course the Irish harp, along with some of Ireland's finest exponents of traditional song transport the listener to that crossroads in Ireland. Tempestuous fiddle playing competes with explosive banjo, intricate mandolin, accordion, mandola and bouzouki and awe-inspiring guitar riffs, while silky flute playing remind the audience that these fiercely traditional musicians are also classically trained. Throw in thunderous bodhran rhythms, drum kit, and cajon and the audience finds themselves recklessly and ecstatically stomping along. As the thunder starts to take hold, rhythms beating, Irish dancers defying laws of speed and gravity, musicians swapping instruments before your eyes, building and rising from a slow groove to a climactic, epic and all-encompassing wildness of unadulterated genius, audiences are unable to prevent themselves from jumping to their feet in thunderous ovation. The show’s success is rapidly gathering momentum as it leaves a trail of enthralled audiences behind it. Already, 2009 is shaping up to be the best year yet for Celtic Crossroads with performances scheduled in some of America’s most prestigious venues, as well as further tours in Ireland, Europe, Mexico and Japan. This is an all ages event.

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only $15 for UNM students with student ID. $15 for Children 12 and under accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. $25 for everyone else. Performers: Jesus Muñoz will host nationally and internationally renowned artists of the highest caliber (TBA). Email: elreytheater@qwestoffice.net or jesus@jesusmunozflamenco.com If you want to be overindulged for just one night then this is it. This evening's performance will feature nationally and internationally renowned artists of the highest caliber. Imagine Carnegie hall meets a small bar in southern Spain and what you get is nothing less than the highest quality musicians and dancers set within a raw, yet uniquely intimate setting of tablao-style flamenco and all of its idiosyncrasies. Yes! Wine, tapas, virtuosic footwork, guitar, beautifully-figured women in gorgeous dresses and handsome, talented men that will have you melting in your chair. What to expect? Expect the unexpected. This group is dedicated to taking risks; all the risks that are necessary to allow for the exploration and development of the cante jondo, or deep song. What does "Flamenco Por Derecho" mean? Dancing "Por Derecho" has always been considered the purest and perhaps one of the most difficult ways to dance Flamenco. Reason: It is heavy on improvisation and even when choreographed it relies almost solely on the interpretation of the song. If the song changes, the dance must follow, therefor the dancer in essence becomes a musician and more specifically like the conductor of an orchestra. This is a 21+ event, but because it will be fun for all ages, persons under 21 will be admitted with a parent or legal guardian.

February 6, 2010 - May 9, 2010 "One on One" features five artists. Each artist closely examines the life of one person, attempting to create a mirror, not only for themselves, but also for the viewers. A number of mediums, including video, painting, drawing, and computer dialogue, will be used in this psychologically charged suite of exhibitions. Artists featured are Terry Allen, Hasan Elahi, McCallum & Tarry, and Kaari Upson. There is a free public opening on February 5, from 5 - 7pm.

Put on your dancing shoes! This family-friendly event will benefit National Dance Institute of New Mexico’s programs in Albuquerque Public Schools. Children and families are encouraged to dance the night away! Participants can get sponsored for a 70-minute non-stop dance marathon, or pay $2 at the door to join the fun. Entertainment will include talent and prizes from Radio Disney. All are welcome to come and join us--tickets are only $2! Call Jackie Oliver for more information: 872-1800.

This workshop will give you a global perspective of why you have lower back pain and provide new information on the success of resistance training and stretching routine for lower back pain. The workshop covers the most common treatment processes for lower back pain from chiropractic to acupuncture to physical therapy. It will also cover a new treatment process called functional training and corrective exercise. Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register

What is your true core? What techniques improve your core? Learn the answers to these along with the affects of core training, the importance of core training and the myths of scientific core training. Where: Upward Motion Personal Training, 336 Adams Street SE FREE: Call 268-1231 or email luis@upwardmotionpt.com to register

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The Maxwell Museum and Ortiz Center hosts the Passport to People Family Program Cross Cultural Symbolism! Explore the exhibit Forged in Iron: The Roof Cross Tradition of Chiapas Mexico, listen to music by Los Trinos, make your own cross. Storytime, Passports and free goody bags for the first fifty kids. Fun activities for all ages. Free and open to all!

In this workshop you will learn the basic ingredients of the ChiRunning® Technique. We will be guiding you through many exercises and drills designed to leave you with a clear sense of what the ChiRunning technique feels like in your body. We will not be doing lots of running (contrary to what you might imagine), so no matter what condition you’re in, have no fear. We will spend the day alternating between demonstrations, fun exercises and technique drills…the nature of the day will be relaxed, full, and inspiring. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • The Keys to Effortless, Injury-free Running • The Physics of Running: Run without Using Your Legs • ChiRunning® versus Power Running • Introduction to the ChiRunning® Form • Posture, Lean, Lift • Personal Check-in Tricks and Tools • Learning to Use Your Gears • Core Muscle Drills and Exercises 12:30 – 1:00 pm Bring your lunch - this workshop continues during the lunch hour. 1:00 am – 4:30 pm • Pre-run Body Looseners, Post-run Stretches • Run Various Speeds While Conserving Energy • Build Your Running Program with 4 Essential Workouts: • Interval training (for technique) • Hills (for adaptability) • Tempo run (for efficiency) • Long slow distance (for aerobic conditioning) This workshop will include a video gait analysis of your running form.

Come out and join us for a fun Halloween Kick Off, including: * A special appearance by Beatlejuice. * 10:00 AM Kids Halloween Costume Contest, Sponsored by Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Rio Rancho and McDonalds. * 10:30 To 12:30 Entertainment by Del Pucket whose original music blurs the lines of jazz, modern rock, and world music. * Big Brothers, Big Sisters will be located in our Community Booth. * The Rio Rancho High School Drama Club will be raising funds in our School Booth today. Fun for the family at the Marketplace every Saturday and Sunday through November. Find us just one-half mile North of Northern on Idalia Road.

Hold This Date: The Democratic Women of Sandoval County are hosting a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fund Raiser on Sunday, November 15th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Anasazi Field Winery. This event substitutes for the monthly meeting usually held the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Admission for members $10; Guests $15--which includes wine, food & live music with Rex Barron, Folk Guitarist. Join Us! Everyone is welcome! Directions: From exit 242 off I -25 go East on Highway 165 approximately 6 miles to a sign “Entering the Historic Village of Placitas”. Turn left on Camino de los Pueblitos, which is the first street on the left past the sign. Stay on Camino de los Pueblitos which ends at the Anasazi Fields Winery.

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