‹‹ Alibi V.16 No.5 • Feb 1-7, 2007 ››

Feature

By Laura Marrich

The Milestone Years

When you're lucky enough to make your relationship last for 50, 75 or even 100 years, only precious metals and gemstones can adequately reflect the enduring luster of your time together.

50th Anniversary
Traditional Gifts: Gold
Modern Gifts: Gold jewelry
Flower: Violets

55th Anniversary
Traditional Gifts: Emerald
Modern Gifts: Emerald
Gemstone: Alexandrite

60th Anniversary
Traditional Gifts: Yellow diamond
Modern Gifts: Diamond
Gemstone: Diamond

65th Anniversary
Traditional Gifts: Blue sapphire
Modern Gifts: Star sapphire

70th Anniversary
Traditional Gifts: Diamond and platinum
Modern Gifts: Platinum

75th Anniversary
Traditional Gifts: Diamond, diamond-like stones, gold
Modern Gifts: Diamond and gold

80th Anniversary
Traditional Gifts: Oak
Modern Gifts: Diamond and pearl

85th Anniversary
Modern Gifts: Diamond and sapphire

90th Anniversary
Modern Gifts: Diamond and emerald

95th Anniversary
Modern Gifts: Diamond and ruby

100th Anniversary
Modern Gifts: 10K diamond

Today's Events

Sports • Outdoor

Menaul Volunteer Day

Saturday, April 21: 8:30-10:30am

Menaul Trailhead

Join the annual volunteer clean-up and trail maintenance of our Menaul Picnic Area in the foothills.

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.

Image via Pixabay

Comm

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.

Image via Pixabay

Comm

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.

La Canoa Legacy Talks: The Carl Taylor Murder Case

Saturday, April 21: 2pm

National Hispanic Cultural Center

Gabriel Meléndez of the Center for Regional Studies discusses A Lie Halfway Around the World, a chapter in his book, Hidden Chicano Cinema.

Short Line Boys • variety

Saturday, April 21: 5:30-8pm

Blue Grasshopper Brew Pub Taproom

Song & Dance

From The Heart of Fumi

Saturday, April 21: 6-8:30pm

Popejoy Hall

The staggeringly supreme technique of violinist Fumiaki Miura is on full display for the NMPhil’s final concert of the season.

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

Song & Dance

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.

Tomorrow's Events

Vanessa Partricks

Food

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.

Image via Pixabay

Learn

Spring Type-Out

Sunday, April 22: 1-4pm

Pennysmiths Paper

Experience an outdoor public typewriter gathering using a wide variety of typewriters. Write poetry, start that novel and discover digital detox.