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The Chirp of the Cicada

Chicharra at Sister

By Mark Lopez [ Mon Aug 10 2015 3:00 PM ]

"Insect glam metal" group Chicharra plays a show at sister, along with Circuit Des Yeux and Marisa Anderson.

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Pleasing the Pecker

By Mark Lopez [ Mon Aug 10 2015 1:00 PM ]

Class covers male sexual response, anatomy, techniques and toys that penises love, and how to give effective penis stimulation.

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"Moon Swell" by Raul Dorn

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An Artful Procession

A few art happenings around town

By Mark Lopez [ Wed Aug 5 2015 2:00 PM ]

A minor glimpse at the many artful events happening in the Duke City.

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Courtesy of the Cell Theatre

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Still Sweet Dreamin'

Always...Patsy Cline

By Mark Lopez [ Wed Jul 29 2015 2:00 PM ]

Catch the international best-selling musical written and directed by Ted Swindley. Featuring a live band. Runs through 8/2.

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Rooster Roundabout Says Goodbye

We bid you farewell

By Mark Lopez [ Fri Jul 24 2015 2:45 PM ]

For his last Rooster Roundabout, writer Mark Lopez muses on the music he’s loved so far this year.

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La Cucaracha by Lalo Alcaraz

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The Mexican and the Cockroach

Arellano & Alcaraz at the NHCC

By Mark Lopez [ Tue Jul 21 2015 2:00 PM ]

Lalo Alcaraz and Gustavo Arellano lead a few lively events at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Thursday and Friday.

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The Daily Word in Omar Sharif, Operation Jade Helm and vampire woes

By Mark Lopez [ Fri Jul 10 2015 11:23 AM ]

RIP Mr. Sharif.

An Ohio woman pleads not guilty, claiming she didn't help her mother dump the body of her older sister.

The confederate flag “ended its 54-year presence” on South Carolina's statehouse grounds.

Six teens (all under 17 years old) have been arrested in connection with a local bartender's murder.

Operation Jade Helm, a controversial military training exercise that has spawned many government conspiracy theories, might come to New Mexico.

Albuquerque has been selected as one of the first 50 cities to participate in first lady Michelle Obama's “Let's Move! Outside” initiative.

Shoot, if I were a doctor, I wouldn't want to know that you are a vampire either. Just sayin'.

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Rooster Roundabout: This week’s music highlights

By Mark Lopez [ Fri Jun 19 2015 3:26 PM ]

Writer Mark Lopez muses on Eagles of Death Metal, a new Beck track and a new Kurt Vile record.

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Jesse Schulz

By Mark Lopez [ Fri Jun 5 2015 3:53 PM ]

Writer Mark Lopez muses on Method Man’s upcoming record and a massive soundtrack to 1985’s cinema.

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A Saint's Fiesta: San Felipe de Neri Fiestas

By Mark Lopez [ Wed Jun 3 2015 1:00 PM ]

Featuring food, live entertainment and plenty of fun for the whole family.

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Tomorrow's Events

Comm

Backyard Farming: Recycled and Natural Building Materials and Complete Garden Design

Saturday, April 21: 9am-noon

Gutierrez-Hubbell House

Save money and get creative selecting materials to make a plot stand out. Registration required.

Art

Making Africa

Saturday, April 21: 9am-5pm

Albuquerque Museum of Art and History

Browse the work over 100 artists and designers working in cities throughout Africa. Runs through 5/6.

Learn

Lee Moberly on Real Estate Investing

Saturday, April 21: 10am-4pm

North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center

Lee Moberly shares her expertise as a real estate investor and developer of over 25 years and sold $30 million in property rehab projects.

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Kids Rock! Geology Class

Saturday, April 21: 10-11am

Mama's Minerals

Kids learn basic concepts of geologic time, the rock cycle and types of rocks while they learn about beautiful crystals, minerals, fossils, and stones. Reservations required.

Image via Pixabay

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Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 21: 10am-2pm

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden

Discover different ocean habitats and how to protect them. Learn about why it is important to buy sustainable seafood. Also make a recycled craft to take home.

Image via Pixabay

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Mini-Maker Faire

Saturday, April 21: 10am-6pm

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

Maker Faires showcase lots of cool folks and their projects as they discuss their processes and teaching skills with the public.

Kids

Julia Robinson Math Festival

Saturday, April 21: 12:30-4pm

University of New Mexico Science and Math Learning Center

An exciting and hands-on day filled with challenging, non-competitive mathematics fun for 5th to 10th graders.

Song & Dance

New Mexico Amplified Jazz Experience

Saturday, April 21: 8-10:30pm

African American Performing Arts Center

A great evening of smooth jazz, soul and funk music with trumpeter Willie Bradley and saxophonist Danny Kusz.

Imag Courtesy of NM Jazz Workshop

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Son Como Son 25th Anniversary: A Retrospective Celebration of Salsa

Saturday, April 21: 8pm

National Hispanic Cultural Center

Daniel and César Bauvallet celebrate the 25th anniversary of their musical partnership in this heartfelt tribute to their fans and the dancers of Albuquerque.

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EarthFest 2018

Sunday, April 22: 10am-4pm

La Montañita Co-op

Tons of local vendors, social and economic justice organizations, artists, environmental advocacy groups, performers and, of course, La Montañita’s delicious deli foods.

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Legs and Eggs: A Drag Brunch Extravaganza

Sunday, April 22: Noon-3pm

Blue Agave Republic

Enjoy a special, elegantly curated brunch menu featuring comedy and musical performances by Albuquerque's finest drag entertainers. Reservations recommended.