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Burque's estimable Vortex Theatre was, for many years, located in the heart of UNM's student ghetto and featured some awesome work, particularly classics directed by or acted in by legendary local thespians like John Hardman. Now more than 20 years after such halcyon days, they've moved up to the heights to the old Langell's Art Supply building on Carlisle. And guess what? They still feature awesome, challenging, compelling work. Beginning Friday, Jan. 10 and running through Sunday, Feb. 2—with Friday and Saturday showtimes at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm—the curtain rises on Susan and God by Rachel Crothers. It's a dramatic comedy about life and religion in America, directed by Lauren Dusek Albonico and featuring noted local actors Bridget S. Dunn, Nick Johnson and Tait Peterson. This sometimes-overlooked 1930s Modernist masterpiece is the opening offering of a season titled “Drama Queens—400 Years of Women Playwrights.” Tickets for performances range in price for $17 to $24. (August March)

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Leave your bleep censors at home—it's time to get disruptive. The Bad Mouth Series of Words and Music: Winter 2020 show is ramping up the limits of performance with another romp through the fields of literary and musical freedom. Join award-winning writers Tiffany Midge, Michael Farrell Smith and Bryce Emley and local composer Lady Uranium for an evening of literature and sounds this Saturday, Jan. 11, at 7pm. All lovers of daring and experimental art over the age of 13 are invited. Donations of $5 to $10 are appreciated. (Joshua Lee)

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)