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Nosotros, Conservation Carnivale and the blues: 7 events this week
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September is a great month for outdoor events. The New Mexico Jazz Festival is bringing us the blues at Civic Plaza this weekend. Or check out one of these other jazzy events.
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Like the wind
The University of New Mexico Wind Symphony is bringing “Folk Songs and Dances” to Popejoy Hall at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17. The program will include “Variants on a Medieval Tune,” “Lincolnshire Posy” and the finale from “Estancia.” Tickets are $11.50-$16.50 at unmtickets.evenue.net.
Building roots
The community celebration “Gathering Seeds, Tending Roots” is coming to Museum Hill in Santa Fe from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. The event features performances from The Zuni Olla Maidens and Felix y Los Gatos, demonstrations, free access to the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art and more. Milner Plaza on Museum Hill is at 706 Camino Lejo in Santa Fe. Admission is free with advance RSVP at ampconcerts.org.
Musical garden
The music of Nosotros is coming to the Santa Fe Botanical Garden at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17. Tickets are $8-$25, at visitsfbg.org, free for with children 3 and under. The botanical garden is at 715 Camino Lejo in Santa Fe.
Ode to a tree
The Open Space Visitor Center is hosting a Kid’s Nature Poetry event from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Eventgoers can get inspired by nature and learn more about writing poetry. The Open Space Visitor Center is at 6500 Coors Blvd. NW.
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Immersed in nature
Conservation Carnivale mobile circus is bringing “Back to the Bosque” to the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. The event will teach environmental education through immersive and theatrical arts. The Rio Grande Merfolk will also be on hand before the performance with an arcade of nature-themed carnival games. Tickets are $5-$20 at artsandculture.cabq.gov; free for children 2 and under. The botanic garden is at 2601 Central Ave. NW.
Albuquerque’s got the blues
It’s Blues Night on Civic Plaza at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, with music from Shemekia Copeland, The Pleasure Pilots and Russ Green. The free event is part of the 19th annual New Mexico Jazz Festival. Civic Plaza is at 1 Civic Plaza NW.
Doggone good
Oliver Prezant and his band are bringing “Good Dogs: The Stage Show” to the Albuquerque Museum at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. The concert is a night of original songs and poetry inspired by canine companions. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos of their dogs, but to leave any nonservice pets at home. The Albuquerque Museum is at 2000 Mountain Road NW.
Nosotros, Conservation Carnivale and the blues: 7 events this week
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