‹‹ Alibi V.17 No.40 • Oct 2-8, 2008 ››

Feature

Into the Wind

An interview with Phil Thompson, owner and founder of Lindstrand Balloons USA

By Steven Nery

I'm afraid he’ll see right through my questions and realize I've never even been in a balloon.

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Feature

2008 Balloon Fiesta Schedule

By Adam Fox

All events take place at Balloon Fiesta Park unless stated otherwise.

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Today's Events

Albuquerque ServSafe Manager Class and Certification

Tuesday, Dec 11: 8am-5pm

New Mexico Restaurant Association

Receive a certification from NRA Solutions which is nationally recognized and valid for five years. The eight-hour course utilizes the ServSafe Manager Book and approved videos. Pre-registration and prepayment are required.

Learn

Impact and Coffee

Tuesday, Dec 11: 9-10am

Albuquerque Community Foundation

Nonprofit leaders, volunteers, funders and people finding their place in the community have a cup of coffee, hear about new social profit ventures and innovation in a six-minute presentation format.

Song & Dance

Scott and Johanna Hongell-Darsee's Midwinter Ballads

Tuesday, Dec 11: 6-7pm

Lomas-Tramway Public Library

Scott and Johanna research, translate, adapt and arrange traditional melodies and lyrics from Scandinavia, British Isles, India and North America and perform them, using modern and traditional instruments.

Currency: What Do You Value?

Tuesday, Dec 11: 6-8pm

516 ARTS

The featured artists expose the complex relationships between currency and how society values or doesn’t value art, work and time. Runs through 01/26.

Open Mic with Rob Roman

Tuesday, Dec 11: 6-9pm

Blue Grasshopper Brew Pub Taproom

Yoga for Inflexible Athletes

Tuesday, Dec 11: 6-7pm

New Mexico School of Yoga

A six-week course to help with sports by enhancing athletic performance, preventing injuries and increasing flexibility. Cross train with yoga.

Wellness

Rise of the Goddess: Burlesque Classes with Mayo Lua de Frenchie

Tuesday, Dec 11: 7:30-9pm

Alley Kats Tap Company

Learn the art of tease from the city's number one burlesque performer. Topics change weekly and are for both new and experienced performers of all backgrounds. Pre-registration recommended.

Tomorrow's Events

Image courtesy of visitalbuquerque.org

Comm

River of Lights

Wednesday, Dec 12: 6-9:30pm

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden

N.M.'s largest all-original holiday light show with over 550 sculptures and millions of twinkling lights.