Alibi V.23 No.25 • June 19-25, 2014

Quick Bites

Rambling through the eateries of Albuquerque

By Ty Bannerman

Winning Coffee Co. keeps local chickens employed, Kai’s Chinese goes dark, and other observations from a roving food editor.

The Latest

Arts Interview: Love with Louie (Feb 13)

Best of Burque Music 2019 Voting Is Underway

Nominations are in, vote daily until Feb. 27

Yes, music fans, the Third Annual Best of Burque Music Showcase is upon us. Nominations closed Feb. 8 and voting is now open through Feb. 27, 2019 at midnight. This is step two of a process that culminates in a fabulous performance event on March 30.

Albuquerque Spring

A season of police violence and civil disobedience

By David Correia

Wherein academic and activist David Correia considers an “Albuquerque Spring” and the state of APD reform as prelude to Saturday’s March to End Police Brutality.

We Are the Best!

Spirited Swedish flashback gives audiences punk-rock girl power times three

By Devin D. O’Leary

Swedish auteur Lukas Moodysson gives audiences an ’80s flashback with punk rock girl power pic We Are the Best!

KiMo Theater laucnhes European Classics series, horror helmer Ti West comes to CCA Cinematheque, Filmstock looks for MCs to host quad-state film fest.

Can’t We Just Nuke the Disease?

“The Last Ship” on TNT

By Devin O’Leary

Surprising no one, Michael Bay produces the explosive military thriller “The Last Ship” for TNT.

Week in Sloth

What should you be wasting you life on this week? How about “The Pool Master,” “The Musketeers” and “Mystery Girls”? Take a spin around the TV dial with us.

Outside the Bento Box

Nu Asia Vegan

By Jen Panhorst

Our vegan correspondent checks out the meatless sushi at this brand new Nob Hill restaurant.

On Raised Voices and Structural Inequality

APD protest won’t end until justice is served

By Benjamin J. George

Protester Benjamin J. George explains why police brutality and structural inequality are inextricably intertwined.

Crib Notes: June 19, 2014

By August March

From politics to drones to public transit, what do you know about last week’s New Mexico news? Test your recall with the Alibi pop quiz.

By Devin D. O’Leary

From Ukraine to Alabama, it’s funny because it happened to someone else.

Four Up

By Samantha Anne Carrillo

Whether you’re seeking country-fried metal, Latin/American syncretism, an antifolk one-man band or outlaw country, Four Up has you covered. Now with A/V!

Michael Henningsen circa Bad Touch Uncle

Hennyfest

By Carl Petersen

Wherein Alibi publisher Carl Petersen waxes nostalgic about beloved Alibi alum and musician Michael Henningsen in preview of a sonic celebration of his life.

This week, we listened to new releases from Popcaan, Boris and WIFE. Now with A/V!

Pigments and Ailments

Group exhibit grapples with illness and survival

By Zachary Kluckman

Tenacity and optimism shine from the dark heart of artwork inspired by life-threatening disease.

“La Nao de China” by Catalina Delgado-Trunk, 2006, hand-cut paper over collage

Culture Shock

By Lisa Barrow

Any way you slice it, nothing’s quite like paper art. Traditional papel picado is a cheerful, humble Mexican papercraft often used to adorn and embellish public spaces. But ¡Papel! Pico, Rico y Chico, opening at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 Fourth Street SW) on Friday, June 20, at 6pm, proves the form’s wondrous flexibility.

By Mark Lopez

One kidnapper. Seven victims. A questioning new novel in dialogue from indie darling Dave Eggers.

Signal Secrets

An interview with The Signal director William Eubank

By Devin D. O’Leary

Creepy Government Man (Laurence Fishburne) says Hi! to his friends in New Mexico.

With the sci-fi mindbender The Signal hitting theaters this Friday, we chat with director William Eubank about shooting the film right here in New Mexico.

Farming Beyond Farmville

The pros and cons of urban agriculture

By Holly von Winckel

Hey hipster, think you have what it takes to grow your own? Before you grab your favorite hoe, let Holly von Winckel walk you through the pros and cons.

The Beauty of Green Living

Paul Lusk’s eco-savvy estate

By Geoffrey Plant

In Albuquerque’s South Valley, an eco-guru is building a monument to sustainability.

The Bugs of Summer

A long-term drought shakes up the insect world, here’s how to deal with it.

By Richard “Bugman” Fagerlund

New Mexico’s drought brings grasshoppers and other crawly fauna into our fair city. The Bugman explains how we can deal with them.

Reel World

Broadway Cultural Center hosts Maria the Korean Bride, author Joe R. Lansdale introduces Cold in July, Geeks Who Drink go to Westeros, “Doctor Who” comes to movie theaters.

“Crossbones” on NBC

By Devin D. O’Leary

John Malkovich steals the show as pirate king Blackbeard in NBC’s crazy “Crossbones.”

Get nostalgic with “I Love the 2000s,” wave bye-bye to “True Blood” and watch Jane Fonda get an “AFI Lifetime Achievement Award.”

Four Up

By Samantha Anne Carrillo

Whether you’re craving a folk-punk fest, Berliner electro-pop, venomous sludge or glo-fi, Four Up has you covered. Now with A/V!

This week we listened to new and forthcoming releases from Lil B, Total Control and Led Zeppelin. Now with A/V!

Summer At Warp Speed

By August March

Wherein August March traces the history of subcultural footwear in preview of the Vans Warped Tour.

On Monday, June 9, protesters gather outside City Hall to protest APD brutality and the banning of protesters from City Hall.

On Speaking Truth to Power

The problem with making your voice heard at City Hall

By Samantha Anne Carrillo

Wherein Alibi Managing Editor Samantha Anne Carrillo considers APD brutality, the arrest of protesters and inaction by City officials.

Crib Notes: June 12, 2014

By August March

From béisbol to APD, test your knowledge of last week’s New Mexico news with the Alibi pop quiz.

By Devin D. O’Leary

From Canada to Alabama, it’s funny because it happened to someone else.

LOLS graces a bleak stretch of Lomas Boulevard from atop an abandoned sign.

Tuning In to the City

The Lomas On-site Listening Station

By Alison Oatman

Ghostly transmissions along Lomas Boulevard reflect Burque back on itself.

By Lisa Barrow

Whether you’ve a hankering for summery sci-fi or the history of food, two New Mexico authors deliver.

Women prepare for tear gas in Turkey—one of the award-winning images in The Curve at CCA.

Shebangs in the Fe

By Zachary Kluckman

SHEBANG! offers an arts celebration 35 years in the making. And while you’re in Santa Fe, catch a couple other fantastic exhibits.

By Elisa McGovern

Movie nerds, the sixth edition of David Thomson’s seminal biographical dictionary will give you plenty to chew on and argue over.

From Dial-Up to Dine-In

Spinn’s Burgers and Beer

By Ty Bannerman

Ty Bannerman discovers that his old dial-up internet company is now serving burgers. Good ones!

A Drinkable Feast

A beery Bloomsday

By Hosho McCreesh

Beery poet Hosho McCreesh takes on James Joyce, a local brew and a butt sandwich in honor of Bloomsday.

Heart of the Plate

The Shop scores a home run

By Ty Bannerman

Ty Bannerman reviews one of Nob Hill’s newest cafés and exhausts his baseball metaphors.

The Pacifist’s Guide to MMA

Or, a hipster’s introduction to Albuquerque’s other favorite sport

By Ari LeVaux

Ari LeVaux takes us inside the octagon.

On the Card

By Ari LeVaux

Which local fighters should you root for in the UFC?

Crib Notes: June 5, 2014

By August March

From invasive species to culinary battery, test your knowledge of last week’s New Mexico news with the Alibi pop quiz.

By Devin D. O’Leary

From England to Alabama, it’s funny because it happened to someone else.

Letters

Wherein the readers write about dearly departed Alibi alum Michael Henningsen and the importance of the Democratic gubernatorial candidate outcome in the primary election.

The Rhythm Shakers vocalist Marlene Perez

Four Up

By Samantha Anne Carrillo

Whether you’re craving old-school rock and roll, Americana, dark and twisty post-punk psych-rock or an “overdriventape-hissnoisewall-landscape,” Four Up has you covered. Now with A/V!

Heart of Chamber

By August March

Wherein August March revisits New Mexico music history in preview of Chamber Music Albuquerque’s June Festival.

By August March

This week we listened to new releases from Ben Frost, Röyksopp feat. Robyn and Sleaford Mods. Now with A/V!

For No Good Reason

Artistic documentary illustrates the life and work of Hunter S. Thompson collaborator Ralph Steadman

By Devin D. O’Leary

Johnny Depp interviews Hunter S. Thompson collaborator Ralph Steadman in an artistic new documentary.

Bring lawn chairs to Movies in the Park. Leave glass at home.

Reel World

By Devin D. O’Leary

Bernalillo County schedules a summer of movies in the park, Joe R. Landsdale brings Cold in July to Santa Fe and Albuquerque, girls’ education doc plays the Peace and Justice Center.

Staff Infection

“The Night Shift” on NBC

By Devin D. O’Leary

NBC’s new doctor drama “The Night Shift” takes the environmentally friendly route, recycling old TV cliches for summer viewing.

The NBA Finals start, Michael Palin goes to Brazil, and the Tony Awards go head-to-head with Miss USA.

Be a Crossroads

Jessica Angel installing “Hemispherical Immersion”

Digital projects bridge geographies, cultures and media

By Christopher C. Guider

Digital Latin America brings together museum exhibitions, talks, community programs and, best of all, a Downtown block party.

By Franchesca Stevens

Flamenco’s “tremendous sensitivity” once again shines at the 27th annual Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque.

By Holly von Winckel

Pete, Drinker of Blood might not be Scott S. Phillips’ most recent hilarious novel, but it’s the one we had.

The Germans are coming! The fun beer and bratwurst kind, not the not-so-fun other kind.

Bite Sized Edition

By Nora Hickey

Nora Hickey dishes out the latest Burque food and restaurant happenings.