  |  Local LexiconYouthful ReadsThe MoonQuest: A True FantasyThe MoonQuest takes place in a land where fear rules and storytelling spells death to those who tell. As black-clad armies terrorize the countryside, one young bard embarks on a journey guided by stories to end the tyranny.  Culture ShockArt OverloadThe city is abuzz with new art happenings—evidence that Albuquerque is a cultural epicenter teeming with talent. Two great shows opening this weekend are worthy of some attention. First, the South Broadway Cultural Center (1025 Broadway SE) presents Soul Expressions with works by the New Mexico African-American Artist Guild (more to come later this the month). The variety of styles and voices in Soul Expressions makes it a promising exhibit. The show is already on the walls, but join the artists for an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m.
 Performance PreviewNot-So-Hollywood LifeUnpronounceable at the Revolutions International Theatre FestivalKumail Nanjiani watched one Hollywood movie a day to prepare for college. Nanjiani's parents insisted from a young age he attend a university in the United States since his native Pakistan was such a turbulent country. And so the family VCR became his window into America.
 Poetry ReviewLeaps for the Common LifeNew and recent books from New Mexico poetsMy mother told me years ago poetry turns emotion into words, but like anything worth exploring, poetry isn't nearly so simple.
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