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V.19 No.49 | 12/9/2010

Book Review

Throw Me off the Ledge

Silko gets spacey in new memoir

Review by John Bear

The Turquoise Ledge

Leslie Marmon Silko's The Turquoise Ledge: A Memoir begins with speed-walking and rock-hounding out in the desert.

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Albuquerque Wonder Cabinet

Saturday, April 21: 5:30pm

National Hispanic Cultural Center

Presentations, panels and demonstrations on the interactions of art and science, guest curated by Lawrence Weschler.

Swag Trio • jazz, blues

Saturday, April 21: 7:30-10:30pm

Yanni's and Lemoni Bar and Grill

Music

Jonathan Davis • Palisades • electronicore • Bad Omens • metalcore

Saturday, April 21: 8pm

Sunshine Theater

Music

Mark's Midnight Carnival Show • indie rock, blues, pop

Saturday, April 21: 8pm

Mine Shaft Tavern

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.

Silver String Band • Americana, bluegrass • Tres Pendejos • rock, pop • Concepto Tambor • Afro-Latin, Latin, world • Reviva • reggae • Baracutanga • Mondo Vibrations • Red Light Cameras • indie rock

Saturday, April 21: 8-11pm

Marble Brewery

Music

Diosas De La Noche

Saturday, April 21: 9pm

El Campanario De Santa Fe

Music

AOR • classic rock

Saturday, April 21: 9pm-1am

Envy - Route 66 Casino

Art

Making Africa

Sunday, April 22: 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

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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Mini-Maker Faire

Sunday, April 22: 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.

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.