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Weekly Alibi and Breaking Bad are BFF's

By Geoffrey Plant [ Thu Jul 14 2011 2:08 PM ]

Yes, that is real blood

Set Decorator and pal Michael Flowers sent this to me a few weeks ago. Breaking Bad Season Four premieres Sunday. Add the Alibi to your spotter's list of Albuquerque institutions that crop up in the show.

Today's Events

Art

American Jewelry from N.M.

Thursday, Aug 16: 9am-5pm

Albuquerque Museum of Art and History

An exhibit chronicling the history of jewelry making in N.M. Runs through 10/14.

Zumbini with Emily

Thursday, Aug 16: 9:30-10:15am

Buy Buy Baby

Sing, dance and play, while encouraging expression and enjoyment of music and allowing the inner child to come out. For babies and children ages 0 to 4.

Art

Musicians Making Art

Thursday, Aug 16: 2-4pm

Inpost Artspace

This exhibit connects the endeavors of music-making with creating visual art. The show features a wide range of styles and subject matter from N.M. music practitioners. Runs through 8/24.

Music

Geeks Who Drink

Thursday, Aug 16: 4pm

Tractor Brewing Westside

Food

Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser

Thursday, Aug 16: 5-9pm

Flying Star Café

Ten percent of cafe proceeds are donated to this wonderful cause.

Music

Benefit Concert for Baby Scarlett Minnie Gillis • Valiant Soul • Blood Wolf • death metal • Apollo • progressive rock, dance • Trekxx • James Cayaditto

Thursday, Aug 16: 6-11:55pm

Leo’s Nightclub

Courtesy of Michelle Otero

Words

Meet Michelle Otero Poet Laureate

Thursday, Aug 16: 7-8pm

Jules' Poetry Playhouse LLC

Meet the writer, facilitator and coach.

Comm

Obon Festival

Thursday, Aug 16: 7-9pm

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden

A cultural holiday honoring the spirits of ancestors with folk dances, taiko drumming, lanterns and food. Participants receive a floating lantern and are released into the pond in the evening.