1000 forms of fear

V.24 No.6 | 2/5/2015

Jesse Schulz

Music

Rooster Roundabout: This week’s music highlights

By Mark Lopez [ Fri Jan 30 2015 2:24 PM ]

Writer Mark Lopez muses on a new track by José González, a video by Jawbreaker Reunion and L7’s comeback!

V.23 No.44 | 10/30/2014

Jesse Schulz

By Mark Lopez [ Fri Oct 24 2014 1:06 PM ]

Writer Mark Lopez muses on new releases by Rancid, Thurston Moore and The Flaming Lips, as well as a new Gwen Stefani video.

V.23 No.36 | 9/4/2014

Jesse Schulz

By Mark Lopez [ Fri Aug 29 2014 4:30 PM ]

Wherein writer Mark Lopez muses on declining album sales, a new track by Usher and Chuck Berry’s big win!

Today's Events

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Dragon Lights Albuquerque

Friday, Oct 19: 6-10pm

Expo New Mexico

Formerly known as the Chinese Lantern Festival, see the all new larger-than-life, fully-illuminated lanterns, Chinese cultural performances and special handicrafts.

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9th Annual New Mexico Dulcimer Festival

Friday, Oct 19: 7-9pm

Albuquerque's First Baptist Church

This event features 49 workshops focusing on mountain and hammered dulcimers as well as Celtic harp, bowed psaltery, penny whistle, autoharp, bodhran, spoons, ukulele and country line dancing.

Dragon's House of Horror

Friday, Oct 19: 7-11:45pm

Expo New Mexico

Enter the world's longest indoor, walk-through horror house with no lines. Receive a text when your turn is up.

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Wicked

Friday, Oct 19: 8pm

Popejoy Hall

The Broadway sensation takes a look at the land of Oz from a different perspective.

Tomorrow's Events

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U-Pick Green Chiles and Farmers' Market

Saturday, Oct 20: 9am-6pm

Big Jim Farms

Enjoy an afternoon on the farm and pick green chiles, ranging from mild to extra hot with on-site roasting. Other fruits and vegetable are also for sale.

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Pirate Adventure Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Corrales

Saturday, Oct 20: 9am-6pm

Wagner's Farmland Experience

Enjoy 2.6 miles of trail through a corn maze, pumpkin patch picking, petting zoo, picnic area and barrel train rides. Keep a look out for the pirates.

Annual Pen Road Show and 40th Birthday Party

Saturday, Oct 20: 10am-5pm

Pennysmiths Paper

Featuring more than 100 styles of fine writing instruments from Visconti, Monte Verde, Pilot, Caran d’Ache and more. Try out each pen and celebrate with birthday cake.

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Showcasing N.M.’s emerging artisanal cider industry in a unique environment. This festival amplifies the senses, from tasting local cider to pie eating, chuckwagon cooking, film screening, photography and likely some two-stepping or line dancing.