Savor Albuquerque June 4-13, 2010 Events:
May 3-June 25, 2010
Working classroom is pleased to feature the work of six of its most recent instructors in our downtown Visiones Gallery. Artists include Xuan Chen, Charles Castillo, Trevor Lucero, Cristina de los Santos, Isaac AlaridPease and Monica Martinez.
Savor An Artist Inspiration: Art Exhibit
May 3-June 25, 2010
Desert Corn Gallery New Mexico will be featuring the works of local New Mexican artisans. One of a kind jewelry art, original oils, pastels, acrylics by Linda Berdine, David Coker, Linda Manion, Art Tafoya, Jerrica Armijo and Victor Hicks.
4th Annual Duke City Improv Festival
June 3-June 12, 2010
The Duke City Improv Festival has invited five guest teams from Phoenix, Denver, Los Angeles, and Chicago to play their improv for you. You will also see many of your favorite local teams. Also featured this year…the "Tour De Ha," an open improv competition where local teams compete for the coveted Rubber Chicken!
Wine Down Thursdays
June 3, 2010
Food, arts and crafts vendors, wine, and live music is the perfect way to wind down.
Artificial Selection: Art Exhibition Open House
June 4, 2010
Open house for Artificial Selection art exhibition running
April 24-June 26, 2010. Artificial Selection is a group exhibition bringing together art, science, myth and technology. It examines contemporary artists’ responses to the processes of adaptation, mutation and survival. The exhibition features local and national artists with work in photography, painting, sculpture, interactive video, ceramics, installation and robotics.
First Friday Artscrawl
June 4, 2010
Albuquerque Art Business Association celebrates 20 years of bringing Artscrawl to Albuquerque's art lovers with a city-wide gallery tour to kick off Savor Albuquerque. More than 20 galleries will participate with exhibition openings, artist receptions, demonstrations and more. Experience everything from contemporary to traditional art, world famous to emerging artists.
Meet the Artists
June 4, 2010
One of two special evening open house receptions to meet some of our talented artists. All that glitters is on Gold!
Quemozo at Salsa Under the Stars
June 4, 2010
A warm and exciting Latin group featuring a mix of salsa, Brazilian and Caribbean magic.
June 4-5, 2010
Moving People Dance returns to the Kimo to deliver two captivating evenings of contemporary dance that will leave you "shaken to the DNA" (Dance Magazine). Featuring works by Artistic Director Curtis Uhlemann, Gail Gilbert, Robert Moses and Catherine Cabine, Moving People Dance offers an exciting and diverse dance experience known for an exceptional use of space, layered visceral movement and a keen sense of musicality.
Midsummer Bizarre Bazaar
June 4-6, 2010
Join us on the tracks for three days of art, invention, performance, coffee, music, and mojo.
30 Year Anniversary: Art Exhibit
June 4-13, 2010
Amapola Gallery has been located in Old Town for 30 years and is celebrating with two weekend events.
DigiFab: Exhibit
June 4-13, 2010
Digital fabrication is a rapidly evolving set of tools and processes that is changing how we bring ideas into the world and this exhibit can only offer a glimpse at the many ways it is being deployed but we hope that it may provide an introduction that is both engaging and informative.
Gallery J. Wayne Fine Art
June 4-13, 2010
Old Town’s Gallery J. Wayne features fine art, authentic New Mexico jewelry, pottery, relics, and gifts.
Savor Fine Art Photography
June 4-13, 2010
Photo walk, equipment demonstration, & professional instruction designed to help digital photographers.
Savor Old Town
June 4-13, 2010
Old Town gallery openings, artist demonstrations, and much more.
Nizhoni Fine Arts
June 4-14, 2010
Nizhoni Fine Arts and Jewelry will host its biggest sale ever! We'll have fun, food and prizes!
Reptilian Lounge
Fridays, June 4-18, 2010
Just about anything goes at the Reptilian Lounge. While it is primarily a platform for Albuquerque's new and veteran artists, the Lounge has been host to performers from all over the world - dancers, musicians, singers, jugglers, belly dancers, filmakers, sideshow headshrinkers, stand up comedians, evangelical prohpet-poets from Texas, silent poets from Sweden, puppeteers, Elvis impersonators...the list goes on and on!
Savor The Landscape: Art Exhibit
June 4-27, 2010
Sumner & Dene presents "Savor The Landscape" featuring Albuquerque landscape painters Angus Macpherson, Frank McCulloch, Jeannie Sellmer, Katherine Irish Henry, Michael Norviel and Roy Sumner Johnson.
Ted Ramirez-Songs & Stories of the Old Southwest
June 5, 2010
Ted Ramirez is a world-recognized Southwestern performer, the founder of the Santa Cruz River Band and a true native son of the Southwest. His illustrious Southwestern family history includes both indigenous and European roots. Ted's new solo show blends his powerful style of Southwestern folk music with insightful historical stories about the people, places and events of his beloved Sonoran Desert.
Big Band Extravaganza at Jazz & Blues Under the Stars
June 5, 2010
Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Bobby Shew, performing the Cuban Fire Suite by Johnny Richards as recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1956. Also appearing, the New Mexico Jazz Workshop’s Youth Honor Bands.
Lucky’s Belvedere Lounge
June 5, 2010
Based on the wildly popular radio show on KBAC, Lucky will return to do a live version of the show, with live and recorded music, swing and Lindy Hop dancers and retro attire.
Nuevo Flamenco guitarist Vernon DeAguero: Music Concert
June 5, 2010
Acoustic concert in a small intimate setting with Santa Fe nuevo flamenco guitarist Vernon DeAguero.
Summer Saturday Sidewalk Art Series
June 5, 2010
Patrician Design's second annual Summer Saturday Sidewalk Art Series featuring artist Pat Forbes as she presents custom and colorful multi-layered mixed media abstract wall pieces! Come watch Pat create custom-ordered pieces: you pick the colors and textures and watch her build the art piece just for you!
Ted Ramirez-Songs & Stories of the Old Southwest
June 5, 2010
Ted Ramirez is a world-recognized Southwestern performer, the founder of the Santa Cruz River Band and a true native son of the Southwest. His illustrious Southwestern family history includes both indigenous and European roots. Ted's new solo show blends his powerful style of Southwestern folk music with insightful historical stories about the people, places and events of his beloved Sonoran Desert.
June 6, 2010
Sol Calypso is an Albuquerque and Santa Fe-based percussion ensemble that brings the stage to life. This energetic concert will feature the steel drums, bass, marimbas, guitar, cajon, and hand percussion. We dare you not to tap your foot.
Stompin Ground
June 6, 2010
All ages dance party at Warehouse508. Local DJs, crumping, lindy hop, break dancing competition and demos. Local arts and food vendors. Brought to you by the same folks who've givin the 505 Breakin' Hearts eight-years in a row.
Church of Beethoven
Sundays & Wednesdays, June 6-13, 2010
Weekly chamber music and spoken word performances by professional musicians and poets. Concise and varied programs washed down with great espresso drinks.
June 7, 2010
MarchFourth Marching Band is a mobile big band spectacular, consisting of saxophones, trombones, trumpets and a drum/percussion corps, anchored by electric bass (battery powered). Without guitars or keyboards, M4 "rocks" with the best of them, entertaining the audience with an over-the-top explosion of performance and charisma.
Harwood Summer Art Camp
June 7-July 30, 2010
A rich summer art experience for elementary and middle school students. Two-week long sessions include 2 and 3D visual arts, music and movement.
Modern World: Film Screening
June 9, 2010
The film Modern World explores cross cultural differences of what it means to be living in a modern world and how technology affects us. Learn about everything from Russian Walmart typolgy commercials to a portrait of the Yangtze Delta dam drowning 5000 year old villages in the name of progress.
Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque
June 9-13, 2010
Celebrate the aestheticism and history of flamenco-the only festival of its kind in the world.
Wine Down Thursdays
June 10, 2010
Food, arts and crafts vendors, wine, and live music is the perfect way to wind down.
508 Festival
June 10-12, 2010
A three-day event featuring youth films, poetry, music, workshops and more.
The Seven: Hidden Agendas: Theater Production
June 10-13, 2010
Fusion Theatre Company presents the fifth annual premier professional short play competition in the country, featuring the world premiere of seven short works. Submissions for this year's festival have come from 44 states and eight countries.
Triple Espresso: Theater Performance
June 10-July 11, 2010
Take 3 guys with big ambitions and an utter lack of common sense. Add a coffee house, hand shadow puppets, a trip to Zaire, things that disappear...and reappear, a gorilla running loose at a piano contest, and a very unfortunate appearance on national television. Result: Triple Espresso. The funniest show you'll see this century!
June 11, 2010
Meet Charles Salazar, award-winning photographer and winner of the Grand Champion award at the 2009 Spanish Market photography show. Enjoy Charlie's photography while you sip on wine and nibble on cheese. In its sixth year, San Pasqual's features home decor, gifts, and wonderful Southwest art.
Los Van Van Under the Stars!: Music Concert
June 11, 2010
Los Van Van has been Cuba's most popular group for over 32 years! Los Van Van mixes Cuban rhythms with synthesizers, all types of rock, rap, Brazilian music, merengue, and just about anything else that catches their ear.
Meet the Artists
June 11, 2010
Patrician Design's reception to meet some of our talented artists featuring a special book-signing by artist Anne Sandry noted in the exclusive hardbound publication Art Journey New Mexico.
Sparkplug Talks
June 11, 2010
Beer and brilliance at the Launchpad in a series of 6, 1/2 minute talks.
The Relenting: Reading & Book Release Party
June 11, 2010
A reading and book release party for "The Relenting," a new long-form poem and forthcoming book by Lisa Gill. Based on a true story, Gill will retell an archetypal encounter she had with a rattlesnake in her living room, and this time the snake will speak back! Part poetry, part play, the staged reading will be preceded by various snake songs culled together by DJ Mitch Rayes and it will be followed by live music from th3 e1emental orke5tra. The trio have composed rattling-inspired experimental jazz for the occasion. Come catch the whopper of a true fishtale and help celebrate the book which is forthcoming with New Rivers Press.
ZoukFest Concert
June 11, 2010
Premier Celtic and Baltic instructors are in town all week to teach during the ZoukFest World Music Camp. They will perform in various small ensemble combos in the intimate Outpost Performance Space. Featured artists will include Andy Irvine, Martin Hayes, Moira Smiley and many more.
Albuquerque Summerfest
June 12, 2010
This event will feature the best in local and national music and dance entertainment, along with lots of fun activities for the whole family. Featured performer will be Ingram Hill.
Saxophone Summit at Jazz & Blues Under the Stars
June 12, 2010
A night of sax under the stars with Glenn Kostur, Lee Taylor and Kanoa Kaluhiwa!
Summer Saturday Sidewalk Art Series
June 12, 2010
Featuring artist Gene McClain and his unique Southwestern inspired furniture!
ZoukFest Concert
June 12, 2010
Premier Celtic and Baltic instructors are in town all week to teach during the ZoukFest World Music Camp. They will perform in various small ensemble combos in the intimate Outpost Performance Space. Featured artists will include Andy Irvine, Martin Hayes, Moira Smiley and many more.
A day of fun and food, unlike any event Albuquerque has ever seen! Watch as 10 restaurants compete in five head-to-head “Iron Chef-style” competitions. In addition, more than 50 restaurants will be serving free tasting samples of fine food and desserts. The event is a fundraiser for The Storehouse , New Mexico’s largest food bank which has been providing needy Albuquerqueans with food and clothing since 1969