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Check out ‘Kill Bill’ movies at the KiMo
He won an Academy Award for best original screenplay this year. Now, the KiMo Theatre, 423 W. Central is hosting a “Quentin Tarantino: Double Feature Pass” with the screening of his films “Kill Bill Vol.1” and “Kill Bill Vol. 2” at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6. In 2003’s “Kill Bill Vol. 1” the lead character, called The Bride, was a member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, led by her lover, Bill. She tries to escape her life as a killer. In the 2004 sequel, The Bride is back and continuing her quest for vengeance against her ex-boss, Bill. General admission is $8-$12 for the double feature or $5-$7 for the individual show and available at kimotickets.com or 768-3544.
‘The King’ doubles wanted in Old Town
The King is back — sort of. The city of Albuquerque will host an Elvis Presley-inspired weekend in Old Town from 5-8 tonight and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, April 6. In 1956, Presley came to Albuquerque and played a show at the Armory and stayed at the Bottger Mansion of Old Town Bed and Breakfast. There will be Elvis karaoke from 5-8 tonight and the best Elvis performer will be crowned. Organizers are encouraging ’50s-style apparel. On Saturday, an Elvis trivia contest will kick off the day’s events at 10 a.m. Admission is free. This event is presented in partnership with the Old Town Merchants Association and the Bottger Mansion of Old Town.
Yellow journalism on the big screen
New Mexico has a long relationship with the film industry. The KiMo Theatre, 423 W. Central, is presenting the 1951 film, “Ace in the Hole” as part of its New Mexico Film Series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. The film follows Charles Tatum, played by Kirk Douglas, a down-on-his-luck reporter who takes a job with a small New Mexico newspaper. The job is pretty boring until he finds a man trapped in an old Indian dwelling. He jumps at the chance to make a name for himself by taking over and prolonging the rescue effort, and feeding stories to major newspapers. He creates a national media sensation and milks it for all it is worth — until things go terribly wrong. For ages 13 and up. General admission is $5-$7 at kimotickets.com.
Strummer shares music by the best
He knows his way around a guitar. James “Jimbo” Merrill has been performing for more than 20 years and will play from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the East Mountain Library, 1 Old Tijeras Road in Tijeras. Merrill moved to New Mexico in 1991 after 15 years in New England on stage as a solo and band performer. He plays finger-style six- and 12-string guitars, slide guitar, bass, harmonica, Indian flute, and ukulele. As well as songs from his five original CDs, Merrill also covers songs from Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, The Beatles, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, The Stray Cats, Donovan, The Turtles, Elvis and Cream. This event is free. For more information visit, cabq.gov.
Sais plays the oldies-but-goodies
He’s got a that magical Las Vegas entertainer in him. Albuquerque musician Joe Sais will perform music from the golden era of entertainment at 7 tonight at the South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE. Sais also will perform songs from his new album, “My Way.” With a career spanning decades, Sais has shared the stage with Vicky Carr, Charley Pride, Johnny Rodriguez and Freddy Fender. He also performed at the inauguration balls for former governors Bruce King, Jerry Apodaca and Toney Anaya. Tickets are $10 and available by calling 615-6124 or 873-0690. The ticket includes the 90-minute show, snacks, punch and dessert.
