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The New Mexico Jazz Festival continues its summery musical reign with an all-ages performance by Columbian-born virtuoso jazz harpist Edmar Castaneda on Sunday, July 21 at 7pm at National Hispanic Cultural Center. The stringy recital—also part of NHCC's Domingos En Artes series—takes place at the fountain courtyard and no doubt includes some of the artist's own intricate compositions, as well as forays into the deep waters of Columbian and Venezuelan folk music. Castaneda makes the harp sound like a multi-instrument ensemble and his command of the instrument is the result of years of study with his father, Pavelid, an important South American harpist. His work with Latinx jazz luminarees like Paquito D'Rivera and Simón Diaz is marked by fluent beauty and compelling rhythmic choices. For a glimpse of this enchanting, entertaining musician ahead of his appearance in Burque, check out his NPR Tiny Desk concert from 2010; it totally glistens. Tickets cost $20/$15 ($5 discount for Outpost Members & NHCC Members).

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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.