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Today's Events

Image courtesy of Broadway World

Stage

Waitress

Sunday, Dec 15: 1-9pm

Popejoy Hall

Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage, gets a chance at a fresh start and must find the courage to seize it.

Food

Taste of Central Europe Holiday Afternoon Tea

Sunday, Dec 15: 1-2:30pm

Fragrant Leaf Tea Boutique

Enjoy a three-course holiday afternoon tea and celebrate the flavors of Central Europe, accompanied by two teas.

Film

Sunday Movie: The Grinch

Sunday, Dec 15: 1:30-3:30pm

Central & Unser Library

Enjoy a screening of the classic Christmas tale, rated PG.

Image by Pat Berrett

Song & Dance

La Estrella: A Flamenco Story of the Kings' Quest

Sunday, Dec 15: 2-4pm

Rodey Theatre

This production features weaves flamenco dance and music, villancicos, Spanish regional dances, Escuela Bolera, African dance and Las Posadas into an unforgettable holiday story.

Photo by Clarke Condé

Stage

An Adobe Christmas Carol

Sunday, Dec 15: 2pm

Adobe Theater

In this poignant adaptation of Dickens’ classic tale, a group of homeless people, looking around in hopes of finding food and warmth on Christmas Eve, come across a copy of A Christmas Carol.

Song & Dance

NMPHIL Presents: Messiah

Sunday, Dec 15: 3-5:30pm

Sandia Presbyterian Church

An intimate performance by the NM Philharmonic—conducted by David Felberg, with the wonderful Sandia Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and the extraordinary Coro Lux.

Song & Dance

Albuquerque Civic Chorus Presents: This Shining Night

Sunday, Dec 15: 3-5pm

Central United Methodist Church

Enjoy a concert full of the hope and joy of the season with music from composers such as Bach, Barber and Dolly Parton.

Comm

Death Cafe

Sunday, Dec 15: 3-5pm

Manzano del Sol

Engage in a conversation to increase awareness of death to make the most of our finite lives. Drink tea or coffee, eat cake or cookies and discuss mortality issues.

Song & Dance

Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra Musical Frontiers Afternoon Concert

Sunday, Dec 15: 3-4:30pm

Manzano High School

Director Byron Herrington conducts the orchestra in John Williams' rousing Cowboys Overture, Debussy's dreamlike Nocturnes and Dvorak's cheerful Symphony in G Major, Opus 88.