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New Mexico is blessed with so many overwhelmingly talented people and sometimes putting together a conceptual piece of art can take a village of these artists. While Miraculum is a show compiled from multiple photographers, models and stylists, it is all manifested and executed through the vision of the walking sculpture herself, Felicia Davis. The exhibition's name comes from the small red fruit, the miracle berry, which contains miraculin and causes taste receptors to interpret flavors to be far sweeter than normal. Felicia hopes to alter the receptors of viewers, making this alternate reality of photographs that much sweeter. Each image in the collection is unaltered, captured portrait-style. Stop by Strangeflock Gallery on Friday, Feb. 1 at 4:30pm for the opening reception and a meet and greet with collective of artists that contributed to this show. It is on display through Feb. 28 for all ages, though there is implied nudity in many of the images. Take in all of the magic for free.

  (Mayo Lua de Frenchie)

The wait is over! The Hoof Trimmers Association is stampeding through town this weekend for what will most likely end up being three solid days of absolute debauchery at the 2019 Hoof Health Conference. The infamous band of scoundrels are gathering at the Crown Plaza to view chute and trimming demonstrations, shop vendor booths and meet with like-minded, hoof-obsessed enthusiasts—for three days. Yes. Starting at 1pm on Thursday, Feb. 21 and continuing through Saturday, Feb. 23, those rowdy rascals are trading hoof secrets and discussing hoof health with basically no oversight, meaning pretty much anything can happen … like maybe a comedic ventriloquist amongst a 40 and under mixer and other tomfoolery. Tickets for active members of the association, dairy producers and veterinarians cost $175. For casual observers, tickets cost $310. (Joshua Lee)

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It's hard to say a business networking event sounds legitimately “cool,” but this one actually does. Ever have an idea for a business but no logistical plan or know-how to execute it? WESST Enterprise Center hosts the Techstars Start-Up Weekend. This is a 54-hour event, beginning Friday, Feb. 22 at 6pm and continuing through Sunday, Feb. 24 at 8pm, for business-minded folks to get together and pitch ideas, select the best ideas and then break off into groups to figure out how to best bring those ideas to fruition. No idea is dumb. No idea is boring. Bring it, pitch it, do it. Purchase different levels of tickets ranging from free and maxing out at $75. Well worth it to have the best entrepreneurs and tech-savvy pros in the biz working with you to achieve the dream. You must be 18 or older. (Mayo Lua de Frenchie)