Photo by Eric Tillinghast

Prosers and poets, artists and explorers can all find something to love in Richard Levy Gallery’s latest exhibition, formally opening on Saturday, June 9. Eric Tillinghast’s Þyngdarljóð, or Gravity’s Poetry in English, is comprised of lightboxes that depict waterfalls the artist studied during a two month stint in Iceland. The light boxes are activated by internal mechanics that bring life and movement to the pieces. Tillinghast has been working with water as material for sculpture for more than two decades—to exciting and beautiful effect. Stop in at the gallery between 5 and 8pm to celebrate the opening of the show and see some of Tillinghast’s latest works. (Maggie Grimason)

Courtesy of the artist

Get tuned up for the Classical Guitar Festival, an Albuquerque-based series of musical events sponsored by Guitar New Mexico. Besides a wealth of master classes, demonstrations, clinics and vendor opportunities for local musicians, this string-fest also features concerts by some of the country's premier players, including UNM guitar professor and vitruoso Michael Chapdelaine. A master of classical guitar technique, Chapdelaine is known for riveting performances of a repertoire that includes everything from Bach to Jerry Jeff Walker. Chapdelaine's recital is scheduled for Thursday, June 14, at 7:30pm at Keller Hall in the Center for the Arts on the UNM Campus. Tickets for this concert range from $15 to $20. The professor will also be a centerpiece at the concurrent festival taking place at Albuquerque Youth Symphony headquarters from Thursday, June 14 through Sunday, June 17; tuition for non-concert events ranges from $175 for students and music educators to $250 for the general public. Visit guitarnewmexico for more details. Twang!

  (August March)