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Given the madness of 2016, the year 2017 could be a very crazy 365 days indeed. The Vortex Theatre starts us off on the right foot, then, by sending us on an appropriately nonsensical trip down the rabbit hole with Alice in Wonderland. A cast of fourteen—including Angelina Ortiz, Bridget Dunne, Matthew Van Wettering, Christy Lopez, Katie Farmin and Aaron Worley—play multiple roles in this “rowdy, engaging” adaptation. The play times out at 90 minutes, which is a perfect length for families with children. The show runs Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 10am and 7pm, and Sundays at 2pm through January 29. Tickets are $10 for children under 12, $15 for students and $22 for adults. (Devin D. O'Leary)

Shutterbugs gather up your best pieces and pick some to submit for hanging in the new Bernalillo County headquarters when the gov-peeps move to Alvarado Square, happening now until Monday, August 31. The selected photographs will be printed in a large scale and format. They will be used to create a welcoming environment for county customers, county employees and the general public. Some will be used on the windows of the new Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office suite. The photographs should represent the history and character of Bernalillo County and its people, places, landscapes and unique events in our county. There are some big bucks involved as chosen photographers will receive $1,500, with a limit of one photograph per artist. The chosen photos will become part of the public art program’s permanent collection. There is no fee or age limit required to submit. For more information, visit bernco.gov/community-services/current-call-for-entries.aspx. Ends August 31. (Carolyn Carlson)

Looking for a little chile? The 2020 Bosque Chile Festival, a celebration of food, art, and culture on the Rio Grande, is happening Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, with times waiting to be officially announced. But due to COVID-19 and the State of New Mexico public health order, the festival will be presented virtually! There will still be entertainment, art activities, a virtual artisan market, chile-chef demonstrations, educational workshops and more. This free, all-ages event is meant to give those stuck at home a chance to see what the state has to offer. If you are a high-quality chile-inspired and authentic New Mexican business with an e-commerce website and want to be a vendor, there is still time. Applications are being accepted until Wednesday, August 5. For more information email bosquechilefestival@bernco.gov.