‹‹ 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

Art

Musicians Making Art

Thursday, Aug 16: 2-4pm

Inpost Artspace

This exhibit connects the endeavors of music-making with creating visual art. The show features a wide range of styles and subject matter from N.M. music practitioners. Runs through 8/24.

Rob Roman • variety

Thursday, Aug 16: 4:30-6:30pm

Blue Grasshopper Brew Pub

Food

Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser

Thursday, Aug 16: 5-9pm

Flying Star Café

Ten percent of cafe proceeds are donated to this wonderful cause.

The Willie Green Project • blues, gospel

Thursday, Aug 16: 6pm

Canteen Brewhouse

Austin Van Country • country

Thursday, Aug 16: 6:30-9:30pm

Blue Grasshopper Brew Pub Taproom

Wayne King: The Architectural Orchestra

Thursday, Aug 16: 7pm

La Sala de Galisteo Community Center

In his talk, he focuses on the team of specialists needed to create modern buildings and restore and reuse historic structures.

Comm

Obon Festival

Thursday, Aug 16: 7-9pm

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden

A cultural holiday honoring the spirits of ancestors with folk dances, taiko drumming, lanterns and food. Participants receive a floating lantern and are released into the pond in the evening.