The Alibi sent two of its editors, Arts & Lit Editor Lisa Barrow and Copy Editor/Staff Writer Mark Lopez, to check out local drag troupe The Dolls’ interpretation of Valley of the Dolls. I wasn’t able to attend this performance but—since I’ve read VotD a gazillion times—Barrow and Lopez offered to let me interview them about the show. Helen Lawson—whose character was based on and originally cast as a Judy Garland role—would probably urge you to ignore this, but she’s trapped in the ladies’ room right now, ‘cause I tossed her wig in the toilet. So read on.

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In Alibi-centric news, we're psyched about publishing author, academic and La Jicarita Managing Editor David Correia's "Who is Reies López Tijerina?" Keep your eyes peeled for monthly New Mexico environmental news features.

In related news, this week's cover photo of Tijerina is by talented local photographer Jakob Schiller. In his latest Wired column, Schiller hypes photog Wes Naman's newest distortion project, wherein Naman transitions from Scotch tape to rubber bands and spotlights New Mexican musicians. Peep a making-of vid here.

Starting tomorrow, New Mexico law will prohibit employers and schools from requesting employee or student social media passwords. Other laws that go into effect on Friday include expanded Sunday liquor sales hours, more funding to suss out horse doping and The Fair Pay for Women Act.

Wildfires continue to rage in the Gila, Santa Fe and Lincoln National Forests. Peep InciWeb for updates and reports.

"Tapia," a documentary on native son Johnny Tapia's boxing career, premieres on Saturday at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Peep the trailer.

Am I, like, the only person who didn't know Ricky Gervais was in a new wave band in the '80s?

New Mexico is on fire.

Über-drought drains the village of Magdalena's only well.

Two local, bilingual Whole Foods team members were suspended for speaking Spanish at work and complaining about the English-only rule.

V.B. Price calls for an extensive buffer zone around Chaco Canyon.

Will you indulge your sweet tooth at Burque's new cereal bar, R U Cereal?

A black bear attacked an elderly, bedridden woman in her Raton, N.M. home last night. She survived, but expect more bears wandering into populated areas, as drought continues.

Peep this hi-res 25-image composite of the Sun, in all its solar storm glory.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, your moment of fuzzy wuzzy, Roly Poly, fish ball-monster chair.

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Alice Cooper

Hearing the words referenced in the title of this blog from the legendary Alice Cooper may have done more for my self esteem than intensive psychotherapy ever could. See the Godfather of Shock Rock—along with some fellow named Marilyn Manson—in Burque this weekend, and read our uncut interview with the man, the myth, the “Cooper woman” in Infinitely More Mr. Nice Guy. Stream my favorite song from one of my favorite Alice Cooper albums, From the Inside, below. Isleta Amphitheater • Masters of Madness Tour • Alice Cooper • Marilyn Manson • Sat June 1 • 7 p.m. • $25-$112 • alicecooper.com

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Samantha Crain

And now, whether you’re craving modern alt.folk, house, experimental, noise, rap or rockabilly, there’s (at least) one show happening this week that will suit your fancy. Singer/songwriter Samantha Crain visits Santa Fe—the city for which her most popular tune is named—on Friday. The 21-and-over concert court-and-sparks at 9 p.m. at Santa Fe Sol (37 Fire Place). Check out the video for Crain’s hit track below. Santa Fe Sol • Samantha Crain • Friday May 31 • 9 pm • $12 • 21+ • solofsantafe.com

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Sad-trombone lede OTD: "'Johns' who are looking to pay for some booty may soon find a boot on their cars."

Drought forces federal water managers to consider reducing the Rio Grande's flow ... further endangering the silvery minnow.

District Attorney's office rules "kitchen spoon shooting" justified.

Burque saw a .7 percent increase in job growth this year ... and there was a moderate amount of rejoicing.

Chicago Sun-Times lays off its photo staff.

UNM gets in on the MOOC action.

Sierra Club takes a stab at IDing the Earth's weirdest landscapes, including Blood Falls, Giant's Causeway, Spotted Lake and Chocolate Hills.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, your moment of vintage dental phantom.

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Music writers Derek Caterwaul and M. Brianna Stallings checked out new releases from Mark Lanegan and Duke Garwood and Resin Cum and an Adult Swim garage comp. Read all about it in this week’s Sonic Reducer. Peep related A/V below and experience Paseño noise-doom act Resin Cum live in Burque on Wednesday night. Synchro Studio • Resin Cum • Pepper Griswald • Roñoso • I CUM DRUMS • Wed May 29 • 8 pm • $5 • ALL-AGES!

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"Let's get cool in the pool."

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In case y'all missed it, Vice visited well-armed house of worship New Life Baptist Church.

A.V. Club wonders if indie-rock reunions are becoming de rigueur.

Planning to camp—or BBQ—for Memorial Day? Know before you go.

Diamonds may be forever, but this titanium-LED engagement ring is rad.

Get yourself a Yayoi Kusama action figure.

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Lawrence, Kan.-based post-rock foursome The Appleseed Cast is relentlessly touring in support of their latest full-length, Illumination Ritual. While the work produced by the group doesn't exactly break new ground, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Making music together since '97, the Appleseed boys have damn near perfected the experimental indie/post-rock formula. Judge for yourself tonight at Launchpad (618 Central SW). Fellow Kansas crew Hospital Ships (who are signed to Graveface Records), sci-fi riffin' foursome Ghost Circles and acoustic indie-rock outfit Bellemah open the 21-and-over gig starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are only $10. Launchpad • Tue May 21 • 9 pm • $10 • View on Alibi calendar