Thick, syrupy sweet, sonic sap drips from the branches of folk rock threesome Wildewood's aural maple. Meredith Wilder's voice has a timeless quality so many vocalists strive to achieve. When the local trio performs, precision and emotion slow dance around a charming VFW hall. Russell James Pyle and Safety Committee purveys ballads with simple chord structures and musings about everyday life and singer/songwriter Sean Lucy calls up music of the West. These acts direct the limelight toward their respective strains of Americana at Low Spirits (2823 Second NW) on Friday, Jan. 11. The 21-and-over musical tour de force kicks off at 9 p.m., and tickets are just $5. (Samantha Anne Carrillo)

Oh, elementary school. The days of naps, snacks and weaving stars out of yarn and popsicle sticks. At what point in life did it stop being cool to craft? And then when did it switch back? Oh, I remember…the day I got a Pinterest account. I contest that never in the history of mankind has crafting been so cool, and the Albuquerque area has so got the hook-up for hip DIY project groups. Pick a library, just about any library, and you'll find programs such as the North Valley Knitters, An Itch to Stitch @ Cherry Hills, the Hillerman Stitch Club and Loma Colorado's new Grown Up Crafternoons. All of these groups are free and open to any skill level. Just drop what you're doing, drop in and have a crafty time. (Emily Aragon)