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TOP BILLINGS
The weekend's best entertainment bets

  • Blog: Dan Mayfield

    MOVIES
    ABQ and Santa Fe movie listings (updated Fridays)

    TICKETS
    Who's performing in the area and ticket prices

    LOCAL BANDS
    Descriptions and contact info for local musicians

    VENUE NORTH
    Northern N.M. arts & entertainment news

    ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWS
    Reviews of performances in ABQ & Santa Fe

    RESTAURANT REVIEWS
    Advice and tips for dining in New Mexico

    BOOKS
    Reviews and info on area book signings

    SANTA FE OPERA
    Info about tickets, shuttles (official site)

    AT THE CASINO
    What's up at New Mexico's casinos

    VIDEO GAME REVIEWS
    Latest video games from Webmaster Greg Peretti

    COMICS
    Some from the print Journal, others online-only

    PUZZLES

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    PEOPLE
    Profiles of interesting local personalities


  • Dan Mayfield's weekly "Where To Go, What To Do" column

    Planning Ahead
    Tickets for the following events are available at Ticketmaster, unless otherwise noted. Ticketmaster prices do not include Ticketmaster convenience charges. Get tickets at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, or call 883-7800.   (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

    Hurricanes thrive, both solo and together
    Since shortly after he was born in Dixon, N.M., people have been comparing Alberto Nelson Sanchez's life to a hurricane.   (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

    Blues Brothers tribute act precedes the pyrotechnics at Balloon Fiesta Park for Fourth of July festivities
    Just who are the Blues Brothers, anyway?   (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

    Vocalist Abod gets to shine in Outpost gig
    Santa Fe vocalist Susan Abod sang only a handful of songs at a recent Women's Voices concert, but the experience was warm and welcoming.   (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

    Chariot finds niche in Christian metalcore
    Members of the Chariot had nothing to do with naming the Scream the Prayer tour, which runs through Albuquerque next week, but vocalist Josh Scogin has a pretty good idea about where the name came from.   (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

    What goes with blues? Why, barbecue, of course
    In 2008, Rita Powdrell collaborated on a large exhibit on New Mexico's African-American past that was a featured show at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.   (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

    For B-52s, it's still always about the party
    Sitting at a bistro in San Francisco, Keith Strickland is enjoying the sun as it burns through the marine layer. The cool wind whirls around just to give a slight chill, but none of this can stop Strickland from reminiscing.   (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

    Surge of fresh interest helps Heart to endure
    It seems as if everyone is digging through the classic rock selections at record stores looking to score a vintage copy of a Heart record and claiming they've loved the band for years.   (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

    Copeland creates dreamscapes to entrance its fans
    If you're looking to see a high-energy show with flash and in-your-face showmanship, Florida emo/pop-rocker band Copeland, which plays Launchpad this Sunday, isn't for you. If you are, though, itching to catch an electro-acoustic set rich in songs with smarts, then mark your calendar, because this group won't let you down.   (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

    'Live 4 Art Festival' Features Some Good Acting
    Through the end of August, three theater companies are performing in the “Live 4 Art Festival” at the Auxiliary Dog Theatre. The three entertainments provide variety and some fine acting.   (Tuesday, June 30, 2009)

  • Masterpiece 'Traviata' to open season  (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
  • Musical Does Well in Black Box Theater  (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
  • Homegrown 'Dragonslayer' Takes Shape  (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
  • Geography takes on new form  (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
  • Sculpture's evolution traced in photos  (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
  • State fair accepting artwork  (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
  • Stuck in 'Biloxi' with the blues  (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
  • Summer of firsts  (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
  • 'Elixir' goes down easy for novices  (Sunday, June 28, 2009)
  • 3OH!3 thrives keeping it simple, fun, fan friendly  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Year of living the 'Idol' dream flies by  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Riders gather to show scooter love  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Orchestra looks to share dreams  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Tamarind ready to break ground on new building  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Keyboardist serves Outpost double dose  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Hicks reaches his poetic pinnacle on 'Tangled Tales'  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Mapfumo puts politics aside for latest album  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Lifelong love of singing results in ensemble Elevation  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Springfield still enjoys the musical ride  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • La Junta evolves into unclassifiable success  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Native son returns to trace musical roots  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Asleep disc ended up 30 years in making  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • In tough times, laughs priceless  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Tap dancers tackle jazzy Mozart  (Friday, June 26, 2009)
  • Dances Describe Struggles of Living in Africa  (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)
  • Arts fair is showcase for N.M.'s finest  (Sunday, June 21, 2009)
  • Pianist Proulx gets cool at the Outpost  (Sunday, June 21, 2009)
  • 'Fantasticos' a surreal delight  (Sunday, June 21, 2009)
  • YouthBuild funnels $700,000 to Tohatchi   (Sunday, June 21, 2009)
  • Summer of theater unites groups  (Sunday, June 21, 2009)
  • Against the Grain  (Sunday, June 21, 2009)
  • Sprightly Kander-Ebb musical 'Girls' endures as a cult favorite  (Sunday, June 21, 2009)
  • Albuquerque Folk Festival Expands to Two Days  (Thursday, June 18, 2009)
  • Big & Rich Find Green in Them Thar Blue Collars  (Thursday, June 18, 2009)
  • Fathers Will Be Thrilled for Chance to Sing the Blues  (Thursday, June 18, 2009)
  • Bands to Celebrate Beloved Musician  (Thursday, June 18, 2009)
  • Local Poets Tune Up for National Slam  (Thursday, June 18, 2009)
  • The Whole Brood's Makin' Cajun Music  (Thursday, June 18, 2009)
  • Mezklah Mixes Brew of Disparate Sounds, Ideas  (Thursday, June 18, 2009)
  • Concert Bridges Cultural Gap  (Thursday, June 18, 2009)
  • L.A.'s Breathtaking PTERO Takes Evening of Dance to New Level   (Tuesday, June 16, 2009)
  • Takács Quartet Members Play Together Like Single Entity  (Tuesday, June 16, 2009)
  • Threat of Strike Ends  (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
  • Drawn To the Light  (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
  • Downtown artists' co-op finding right Elements for success  (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
  • FUSION lands two plays in festival  (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
  • Arts school's goal is to develop talent  (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
  • Sax player is hitting right notes   (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
  • 'Indecency' shines light on Wilde Trials  (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
  • Barber's 'Knoxville' a poignant look at childhood  (Sunday, June 14, 2009)
  • Cirque a high-flying, family-friendly show  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)
  • Southern man true to roots but keeps open mind  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)
  • Celtic Storm's a-brewing at El Rey  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)
  • The Dear Hunter proves elusive target to categorize  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)
  • Bands, barbecue, body art at bash  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)
  • Felonious finds a new groove on 'Planet'  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)
  • Irish eyes smile on Duke City for Zoukfest  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)
  • Brokencyde concocts an unlikely mix  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)
  • 'Twelve' endures as societal study  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)
  • Richie Havens and Béla Fleck headline Thirsty Ear Festival, which this year moves from September to June   (Thursday, June 11, 2009)
  • Moving People Displays Fresh Moves, Emotional Heat  (Tuesday, June 09, 2009)
  • Miniatures capture a larger life  (Sunday, June 07, 2009)
  • N.M. Subs for Holy Land  (Sunday, June 07, 2009)
  • Fantasticos hope for an auspicious start  (Sunday, June 07, 2009)
  • June Music Fest shakes up convention  (Sunday, June 07, 2009)
  • Jets and Sharks are back on Broadway, along with young ballet dancers, hippie revivalists and some fine comedy and drama  (Sunday, June 07, 2009)
  • It's ladies' night out, times two  (Sunday, June 07, 2009)