Alibi V.27 No.46 • Nov 15-21, 2018

Goodbye, Sweet Prince

Sessions gets the boot

By Joshua Lee

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been sent to the Island of Misfit Toys—there to spend eternity in limbo, watching a TV that only plays CNN and wiping his watery eyes.

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Local Gift Guide 2018

We don’t know how to break this to you, gentle readers, but Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. That means that Christmas is about to hit us all like a ton of bricks.

The Compass Earrings by local jewelery makers Casa Brujaja

By Maggie Grimason

Give art made by local artists.

Drinking chocolate from Eldora Craft Chocolate

By Robin Babb

Give locally-made yummies or kitchenware.

By August March

Give locally-made music or instruments.

Smokin’ GIfts

By Joshua Lee

Give locally-made glasswork or CBD.

Notes on a Neighborhood

Up and down with Nob Hill

By John Scariano

Nob Hill businesses experience drastic losses during ART construction. How are things now?

In the News

Riding the blue aftermath of voting actions, part one

By August March

Take a look at N.M.’s political map. It’s totally blue.

By Joshua Lee

Governor and governor-elect announced that the next governor's transition into office is going smoothly; A Texas-based oil company has been ordered to pay the New Mexico State Land Office $3.2 million for trespassing; A new set of rules is being discussed by the New Mexico Public Education Department.

By Joshua Lee

Funny because unnecessary kidney removal happens to someone else.

Toasted Sister, “Radio about Native American Food”

Podcast host Andi Murphy on how she got into the kitchen and the movement

By Robin Babb

On Toasted Sister, Andi Murphy interviews chefs, farmers, scholars and food activists from all over the country about indigenous foods.

New Japanese Joint in Rio Rancho

Kyoto offers sushi and noodles to a chain-heavy neighborhood

By Robin Babb

Kyoto is certainly a step above most of what’s available to Rio Rancho, and residents seem to have caught onto that.

Three Foodie Events for Your Weekend

By Robin Babb

Here are some foodie events happening this final weekend before Thanksgiving.

Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch

You’re a mediocre one, Mr. Grinch

By Devin D. O’Leary

With nothing fresh or original or particularly clever to add to what already exists, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is like that Christmas sweater you get every year from your aunt.

By Devin D. O'Leary

The Reel Rock Film Tour and Pueblo Film Fest happen this week, and Fake News: Journalism in Film concludes with All the President’s Men.

The B Word

“The Bisexual” on Hulu

By Devin D. O’Leary

At a glance, “The Bisexual” may not be for you. Commit to it for an episode or three, however, and you might find yourself rewarded with a witty, spiky, lovably snarky sitcom that plays like an indie dramedy.

Week in Sloth

Highlights from around the dial. Except no one has dials anymore.

The Train Conductor

Will Bryne on a trip through time

By August March

As Will Byrne told Weekly Alibi about the advent of a new Train Conductor CD and subsequent hootenanny over the whole tripped out project he conducts, the sublime and substantial smoke of psychedelia filled the air, imbuing the conversation with wonder as well as a rocked out sort of new reality.

Talkin’ About Very Free and Easy

In a wooden ship with David Crosby

By August March

David Crosby talks with Weekly Alibi about his new collaborative album and living a busy life in the present.

Promenade plays out with a small cast on the city streets and on a city bus.

Place Through Performance

Promenade takes viewers out of the theater and into the city

By Maggie Grimason

“Each performance is developed in the city where it is,” Promenade's stage director explains. “There is no pre-formed script, it is very artist-driven.”

Debtfair speaks candidly to economic realities we all struggle with.

Creative Economy

New exhibition asks where our values are

By Maggie Grimason

Debtfair looks at how New Mexican artists' debt stacks up against other Americans and how it affects their work.

Found Objects

By Maggie Grimason

Score some art, see a block printing demonstration and go to a Zambomba-themed Flamenco music workshop.

News on the Green

By Samantha Anne Carrillo

Cannabis businesses navigate murky waters with the IRS. Plus, will Malaysians change their tune on drug offenses for cannabis?

Half of Deerhoof

Plus Chacon and Barnes

By August March

John Dieterich and Ed Rodriguez of Deerhoof

On the lookout for more sick sounds, our music critic has a brilliant Downtown concert encounter.

Winter Guide 2018

We like our sunshine a lot here in the Land of Enchantment, but winter is a fine time as well. New Mexico boasts some excellent skiing locations and a host of top-notch cold-weather events, so don’t just bundle up and hide in front of your space heater this season. Head out to the four corners of our state in search of culture, food, sports and other entertaining activities.

An Election and Other News

The Information keeps coming

By August March

As we advance through what we genuinely hope will be a revisioning of American politics, ART, law enforcement, aquifer contamination and homelessness bubble on the civic stove.

APD Improves, Hope Works

Also, litter is out and cruising is okay

By Carolyn Carlson

Albuquerque City Councilors plowed through a lengthy agenda sprinkled with cool cars, less litter and houses of hope.

US Representative-Elect Xochitl Torres Small

Xochitl Torres Small Claims District 2!

Progressive beats Pearce Proxy

By August March

There is a winner in District 2!

By Joshua Lee

ART buses grounded due to mechanical problems, former Taxation and Revenue Secretary Demesia Padilla's embezzlement trial cleared to proceed and BLM protested over methane leaks and pollution.

By Joshua Lee

Funny because a debtor doctor diagnosing dementia happens to someone else.

Hello, It’s Todd: A Wizard

Rundgren’s unpredictable mastery of song

By August March

Weekly Alibi chats with mystery music man and magician Todd Rundgren.

Blame Canada

You’re screwing it up for everybody

By Joshua Lee

Canada runs out of legal pot and resorts to black market to fill demand; Department of Health’s 450-plant limit ruled arbitrary and they’re also ordered to designation some distribution sites.

News on the Green

By Samantha Anne Carrillo

Midterm elections result in several states addressing cannabis reform and medical patient access. And Canada experiences a data breach involving cannabis customer’s information.

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

F is for Fraudulence

By Devin D. O’Leary

When you look at it in a certain light, all authors are liars, but there’s also something rebellious and cheeky about it and it’s this morally ambiguous middle-ground that Can You Ever Forgive Me? finds so fertile.

By Devin D. O'Leary

New Mexico filmmakers show shorts and trailers and there are free screenings of A Place to Stand and Osimi. Physicist and mathematician Dave Thomas presents examples of “scientific animation”—that is, computer-generated movies to illustrate complex phenomena, optical illusions and more.

It’s Bricky

“LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars” on Disney XD

By Devin D. O’Leary

Most of “LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars"'s shorts clock in under five minutes and barely have room for a story. Clearly, they’re aimed at youngsters, who will appreciate the fast-paced shenanigans and the frequent slapstick comedy, but adults in the audience aren’t given a lot to digest.

Week in Sloth

Highlights from around the dial. Except no one has dials anymore.

Classic Century Square, 1957, by Flatow and Moore, along Central Ave.

The Wonder Land of Yesterday

Modern Albuquerque investigates the city's architectural past

By Maggie Grimason

Modern Albuquerque currently regularly hosts two walking tours to introduce visitors and locals alike to modern architecture in the city, where new materials, new methods, new designs became symbolic of a departure from the era of World War II.

The cast of Telling My Story will premiere their work on Friday

The Power of Story

Two Worlds brings the stories of women of color alive on stage

By Maggie Grimason

Telling My Story: Bridging Two Worlds gathered and workshopped stories from women of color to perform them on stage. Before its opening, Kim Gleason told Weekly Alibi about the importance of this project and Two Worlds' mission.

La Belle Vie!

P’tit Louis Bistro sends you to Paris for a night

By Hosho McCreesh

If you prefer traditional French over more experimental fusion or updated takes on the cuisine, then you'll find plenty to love at P'tit Louis Bistro.

“Salt Fat Acid Heat”

Samin Nosrat invites you to her table

By Robin Babb

In no way is Samin Nosrat’s new Netflix miniseries “Salt Fat Acid Heat” an overtly political show, but you wouldn’t know that by reading the reviews.

Weekly Specials

By Robin Babb

Get involved in your local food scene, because it becomes that much better when we’re all taking part. You can start by checking out these events this week.

I Want to Live at Modern General

New Erin Wade restaurant serves diner food with modern touch

By Robin Babb

This overall vibe that Modern General has going on definitely has a lot to do with its appeal. Thankfully, the food is as lovely and satisfying as the restaurant itself.

You Go, Grrrl!

Michelle Lujan Grisham gets ready to rock

By August March

Weekly Alibi chatted with the gubernatorial candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham. With less than a week to go before the election happens, Grisham is confident and enthused. She’s up in the polls and ready to rock.

Martin Heinrich for US Senate

Senator clearly represents our state’s future

By Carolyn Carlson

Martin Heinrich has grown into his job as a statesman representing not only Albuquerque, but the entire state. To lose that respected experience at this most critical time in our country’s history would not only be a blow to all New Mexicans, but the United States as well.

God Bless You, Mr. Gary

Johnson’s bid for Senate is impenetrable

By August March

August March and Gary Johnson talked for about 20 minutes. A lot of it was contentious. Gary got ornery, emotional and cussed …

Body cams at forefront of sheriff's race

By Joshua Lee

While Bernalillo County Sheriff candidates Manuel Gonzales and Lou Golson appear to share similar views on a number of issues facing the county, one place where they differ significantly is their opinion of the use of body cams.

Lujan Grisham campaigns at Barelas Coffee Hhouse

Grisham, Haaland and Heinrich Triumph

Most Dems on the state ballot have a great night

By August March

In what could turn out to be one of the most memorable and voted upon elections in New Mexico history, the Democratic Party mostly romped in the midtern contest held today.

Evan + Zane = Rock

Jamming with Evan Rachel Wood and Zane Carney

By August March

In which our intrepid Weekly Alibi music critic stumbles into a fab conversation with Evan Rachel Wood and Zane Carney.

One-Way Ticket to Palookaville

Insights materialize at Purlife

By Joshua Lee

Joshua Lee slows down and balances out with Clementine #8 and then perks up with Girl Scout Yeti.

News on the Green

By Samantha Anne Carrillo

Researchers have concluded that male and female cannabis users are affected quite differently by consumption of the same cannabis, and teens and young adults who abstain from cannabis have improved … uh, what was it again?

Suspiria

Remake of cult horror classic engages in mesmerizing, confounding dance of death

By Devin D. O’Leary

Luca Guadagnino's Suspiria remake is ravishing, challenging, dark, erotic, gruesome, punishing and pretentious all at once—the sort of film that neatly divides audiences into “didn’t get it” and “gotta see it again to figure it all out” camps.

By Devin D. O'Leary

See Coco, go to the Spooktacular Night“mare” at the Museum or see Bohemian Rhapsody with Rhapsody Bohemian Pilsner and an I’m Just a Po’ Boy Steak Sandwich. Oh, and the Las Cruces International Film Festival submission deadline is here.

Witching Hour

“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” on Netflix

By Devin D. O’Leary

Though “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” rejects traditional fundamentalist Satanism, the preachiness doesn't bog down the show’s overall sense of horrifying fun. With the frequent bloodletting, hints of sexual activity and wall-to-wall demonic shenanigans—it’s clear this is not your grandparents’ Sabrina.

Week in Sloth

Highlights from around the dial. Except no one has dials anymore.

Infidel and Inclusivity

Image title raises the bar for mainstream stories

By Desmond Fox

Infidel makes its stand first and foremost as a bone-chilling ghost story with tension so masterfully paced, you will be hard pressed to put it down.

What's That?

It’s international theater in the heart of ABQ

By Maggie Grimason

Ahead of Teatr-Pralnia's premiere performance, members of the troupe exchanged some emails with us about the meaning of “TseSho?” and what it feels like to share it with the world.

Artists created papel picado about water issues in A Thirst for Justice.

Día de los Artes

A Thirst for Justice opens at Three Sisters Kitchen

By Maggie Grimason

A Thirst for Justice visualizes and honors lives impacted and lost due to water contamination through the traditional craft of papel picado—a Mexican folk art of paper cut with intricate patterns.

What I Missed While I Was Away

A love letter to Robin’s most frequented joints in Burque

By Robin Babb

After being away from New Mexico for several weeks, Robin Babb loves some of the local joints more than ever.