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ALBUQUERQUEMUSIC

August 22

Nels Andrews: CD Release Party, 8 p.m. $10 advance, $15 door. A 21 event. The Cooperage, 7220 Lomas Blvd NE, www.abqmusic.com

August 23

Saturday Sunset Series: Chris Nolan – One Man Band – Musical Performance. Free with $2 entry fee to Open Space. Starts 7 pm at Elena Gallegos Picnic Area Amphitheater, at the end of Simms Park Road, east of Tramway Boulevard, just north of Academy, 505.452-5222, www.cabq.gov/openspace

August 24

Music at St. John’s: Musica Antigua de Albuquerque, medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music on period instruments at 2 p.m. Childcare available, artist’s reception to follow performance. No admission charge, donation appreciated. St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, 505.883.9717

August 24

New Mexico Jazz Workshop Sunday Jam Sessions: Lee Taylor Quartet. Each Jam Session features a house band made up of local professionals. Jammers are asked to arrive early, sign-up, and listen to the first pro set.For Jammer information, call NMJW: 505.255.9798. All Jam Sessions begin at 7:30 p.m. on the rooftop patio. Early arrival (6:30 p.m.) is highly recommended for choice seating. No cover charge. Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, 2031 Mountain Road NW, 505.766.5100, www.seasonsonthenet.com

August 26

The Music of Los Primos: Mariachi, 6:30 p.m. Free. Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 505.291.6295, www.cabq.gov/library

August 31

New Mexico Jazz Workshop Sunday Jam Sessions: Hillary Smith Quartet. Each Jam Session features a house band made up of local professionals. Jammers are asked to arrive early, sign-up, and listen to the first pro set. For Jammer information, call NMJW: 505.255.9798. All Jam Sessions begin at 7:30 p.m. on the rooftop patio. Early arrival (6:30 p.m.) is highly recommended for choice seating. No cover charge. Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, 2031 Mountain Road NW, 505.766.5100, www.seasonsonthenet.com

September 6

Tim Finn, 8 p.m. $20 advance, $25 door. Lobo Theater, 3013 Central Ave. NE, www.abqmusic.com

SANTA FEMUSIC

July 7 - August 21

Santa Fe Bandstand: Free live music on the Community Stage at the Santa Fe Plaza. 85 concerts featuring Blues, Latin, Country, Rock, Reggae, R&B, Jazz, Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, Alternative and World Beat Music. Mon–Thur 6–8:30 p.m. and Tue/Thur 12–1:30 p.m. For schedule see www.santafebandstand.org.

August 23

Santa Fe Opera Behind-the-scenes Tour – One hour tours begin at the Box Office Mon–Fri 9 a.m. Admission $5; children 5-17 are free. No reservations needed. The Santa Fe Opera, (505) 986-5999, www.santafeopera.org.

ALBUQUERQUETHEATER

August 9 - August 30

August 9, 16, 23, 30 – The Q: An Improvised Soap Opera, "Like a Traffic Jam on the Big I, so are the days of lives here in The Q." 9 p.m. The Box Performance Space, 1025 Lomas Blvd. NW, (corner of Lomas and 11th St), 505.404.1578, info@theboxabq.com

August 15 - September 7

"Rabbit Hole" by David Lindsay-Abaire's and directed by Leslee Richards, a family drama with humorous elements. Performances: F/Sat 8 p.m. and Sun 2 p.m. Tickets: $12, seniors/students $10. Adobe Theater, 9813 Fourth St. NW, two blocks north of Alameda, www.adobetheater.com

ALBUQUERQUEDANCE

August 21

Folk Festival Presents: Quang Minh Buddhist Youth Group, Asian Dance and Los Tapatios, Mexican and New Mexican Traditional, 6-7 p.m., free. Old Town Plaza, for information call 311, www.cabq.gov/crs/newfun

August 23

Ballet Kouyate West African Dance Company, hosts an African celebration with drums, dancing, music and food, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $12, including African food and beverage. The Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice, 202 Harvard SE, 505.268.9557, www.abqpeaceandjustice.org

August 28

Folk Festival Presents: Lumbre, Mexican Folkloric and Thai Classical Dance Company, 6-7 p.m., free. Old Town Plaza, for information call 311, www.cabq.gov

ALBUQUERQUEVISUAL ARTS

August 1 - August 25

Rio Rancho Art Association Show. Hours: M-F, 9-5, Sat/Sun, 10-4. Arts Alliance Gallery, 1100 San Mateo NE, Suite 10, 505.268.1920, www.abqarts.org

August 1 - August 28

Painting the Land of Enchantment: Plein Air Painters of New Mexico 4th Annual Paintout Exhibition & Sale, 120 plein air paintings produced by 60 artists in 6 days of creativity! Receptions: August 1 and August 15, 5-9 p.m. Sumner & Dene Gallery, 517 Central NW, 505.842.1400, www.sumnerdene.com

August 1 - August 30

Reflections: Sculpture and Mixed Media Work by John Garrett. The Albuquerque artist composes layered wall pieces from images and objects: found, collected and hand-made. Preview: July 29-August 1. First Friday Artscrawl Reception: August 1, 5-8 pm. Gallery hours: Tu 10-4, W-Sun 9-6. Matrix Fine Art, 3812 Central Ave SE, Suite 100 A, 505.268.8952, www.matrixfineart.com

August 1 - August 30

Bone Yard Poets - Etchings by Robert Spicher. Spicher's expressive figures and imaginary animals exist in a universe all of their own. Preview: July 29 - August 1. First Friday Artscrawl Reception: August 1, 5-8 pm. Artist’s demonstration: 6:30-7 pm. Gallery hours: Tu 10-4, W-Sun 9-6. New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery, 3812 Central Ave SE, Suite 100 B, 505.268.8952, www.newgroundsgallery.com.

August 1 - August 31

A New Mexico family: Kenyon Thomas: Porcelain ceramist, Mary Thomas: a watercolorist and encaustic painter and Sarah Siltala: classical still life in oils. First Friday reception: August 1, 5-8 p.m. Mariposa Gallery, 3500 Central Ave SE, 505.268.6828, www.mariposa-gallery.com

August 1 - August 31

New Mexico’s Maria Consuelo Moya: Discovery, collage, vessels, shrines, nests, bundled offerings and dolls. First Friday reception: August 1, 5-8 p.m. Mariposa Gallery, 3500 Central Ave SE, 505.268.6828, www.mariposa-gallery.com

August 1 - September 4

Albuquerque’s Jessica Kennedy, in UNM's MFA program presents Abstract work. Artist reception: August 1, 5-8 p.m. ArtsCrawl open house August 16, 5-8 p.m. Bright Rain Gallery, 206 San Felipe St NW #1, 505.843.9176

August 1 - September 19

Digi Eyes: photography and digital art by Digital Fine Art Society of NM. Opening: August 1, 5-8:30 p.m. Open house: September 5, 5-8:30 p.m. Open M-Th 8-5, F 8-12 and Sat 12-3. Fisher Gallery, 1620 Central Ave SE, 505.247.1529, www.fishergallery.com

August 1 - August 22

Chicago Moderns: Raymond Jonson and Friends – Illustrates early experiments in Chicago, 1910-1923 by Jonson and his contemporaries, before his permanent move to New Mexico. T-F, 10-4. Jonson Gallery on main campus of UNM, 1909 Las Lomas NE, 505.277.4967, www.unm.edu/~jonsong

August 1 - August 25

Pastel Society Exhibition at the Art Gallery. Hours: M-F, 8-6. South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE, 505.281.4492, www.cabq.gov

August 1 - August 28

Photographer David Ondrik: selenium toned gelatin silver photographs of the Rio Grande Bosque. Free Admission. Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd. NW (Between Montaño & Paseo del Norte at Bosque Meadows Rd.), 505-897-8831.

August 1 - August 29

Twilight: paintings and drawings by Emily Trovillion. Hours: T-F 10:30-5:30, Sat 11-5:30. Weyrich Gallery, 2935-B Louisiana Blvd. NE, 505.883.7410, www.weyrichgallery.com

August 1 - August 31

Joe Ferrara: oil on canvas and Sandy Robinson-St. George: watercolor, oil & ink. Both are local artists. Sky Dog the art space, 7103 4th St NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 505.899.2046, www.skydogart.com

August 1 - September 30

Cultural Renaissance: 40 Years of The Albuquerque Museum. A history of The Albuquerque Museum with selected artifacts and art. Museum admission: $4 Adults($1 discount to NM residents w/ID), $2 Seniors(65 ), $1 Children 4-12. Children 3 and under are free. General admission is free first Wednesday of the month and every Sunday 9-1. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, 2000 Mountain Road NW, www.cabq.gov/museum

August 2 - September 27

Christina Hall-Strauss, acrylic paintings; Erica Lohan, graphite works and Don Redman, steel sculpture. Reception: August 2, 3-5 p.m. Hours: Th-Sat 11-5 and by appointment. Coleman Gallery Contemporary Art, 4115 Silver Avenue SE, 505.232.0224, www.colemancontemporary.com

August 4 - September 7

In Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein. Presenting 61 major paintings, as well as five illustrations and sketches of Ernest Blumenschein, one of the founders of the Taos Society of Artists. Museum admission: $4 Adults($1 discount to NM residents w/ID), $2 Seniors(65 ), $1 Children 4-12. Children 3 and under are free. General admission is free first Wednesday of the month and every Sunday 9-1. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, 2000 Mountain Road NW, www.cabq.gov/museum

August 4 - September 7

Authentically American, The Taos Society of Artists: The Olson Family Collection. Museum admission: $4 Adults($1 discount to NM residents w/ID), $2 Seniors(65 ), $1 Children 4-12. Children 3 and under are free. General admission is free first Wednesday of the month and every Sunday 9-1. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, 2000 Mountain Road NW, www.cabq.gov/museum

August 4 - September 12

Landscape Masters: Multimedia show. M-F 9-5. New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation (NMCCF) Art Gallery, part of the New Mexico Cancer Center, 4901 Lang Ave. NE in the Journal Center, 505.828.3790 or 505.243.9267 for an appointment, www.nmcancercenterfoundation.org

August 4 - September 14

Douglas Kent Hall: A Tribute featuring black and white photographs and a series of mixed media assemblages by Hall entitled La Frontera. Museum admission: $4 Adults($1 discount to NM residents w/ID), $2 Seniors(65 ), $1 Children 4-12. Children 3 and under are free. General admission is free first Wednesday of the month and every Sunday 9-1. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, 2000 Mountain Road NW, www.cabq.gov/museum

August 4 - October 15

The Art of Ballooning: Patterns in the Sky. Silk Painters International Special Exhibition featuring large painted silk panels displaying a theme of hot air balloons in original designs painted with silk dyes. Hours: Tu-Sun, 9-5. Admission: Adults $4.00 ($3.00 for NM residents with valid ID); 65 $2.00; ages 4-12 $1.00; 3 and under free. Admission is free on Sundays from 9–1 and on the first Friday of every month. Museum Foundation Members; ICOM, AAM & NMAM members are free. Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE (North of Alameda), 505.768.6028, www.cabq.gov/balloon

August 8 - August 31

Two Worlds: Photographs by Native American Youth. The photographs were taken by eleven youth over a five-month period of their lives as 8th grade students. Gallery hours: during Two Worlds festival events and N4th Theater performances or by appointment. Opening Reception: August 8, 6-8 p.m. N4th Gallery, 4904 4th NW, 505.344.4542, www.vsartsnm.org

August 8 - September 7

08/08/08: Lucky day, Lucky number. Eight artists Paula Scott, Pat Berrett, Dan Schmierer, Leau Phillips, Raine Klover, Regina Portscheller, Leighanna Light and Laurie Gregg. Opening reception August 8, 5-9 pm. 105 Studios, 105 4th St, 505.891.5101, www.eightbyeightbyeight.blogspot.com.

August 15 - September 26

And Now for Something Completely Different: New work by Richard Garriott-Stejskal, sculptures, drawings, and mixed media works. Artist Reception, August 15, 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours: M-F 9-5 and by appointment. Artspace 116, 116 Central Ave SW Suite 201, 505.245.4200, www.artspace116.org

August 15 - September 26

Moises Yagües: The Distance Between Us, xylographs depicting crossings of every imaginable fashion. Exhibit created in collaboration with Amnesty International. Reception: September 5, 5-9 p.m. ArtHaus66 Gallery, 6320C Linn Ave NE, 505.830.9653, www.arthaus66.com

August 26

Multiple Disciplines: Non-Traditional Art Materials, show opens in the Art Gallery. Artists Reception: September 5, 6-8 p.m. South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE, 505.281.4492, www.cabq.gov/sbcc

August 30 - August 31

Pottery Workshop: Michael Kanteena of Laguna Pueblo will be offering a hands-on workshop teaching the techniques for making Pueblo style pottery. Offered by Sandia Ranger District 2008 Summer Programs. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Sign up in advance as space is limited. $50.00 for a two-day workshop. Please call or visit the Sandia Ranger Station, 505.281.3304

September 5

Tamarind Institute offers its monthly presentation, video, and tour of its world renowned lithography workshop, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Learn about the concept of this collaborative art form and browse the gallery. Program is free to the public, but reservations encouraged. Tamarind Institute, 110 Cornell SE, 505.277.3901, www.tamarind.unm.edu

September 5 - September 27

New Work by Emily Trovillion. The New Mexico artist paints in oils detailed and lovingly rendered figures blending subjects from carnival to evidence of natural and unnatural disaster. Preview: September 2-5. Reception: September 5, 5-8 pm. Gallery hours: Tu 10-4, W-Sun 9-6. Matrix Fine Art, 3812 Central Ave SE, Suite 100 A, 505.268.8952, www.matrixfineart.com.

September 5 - September 27

Dwelling in the Form: Etchings and Paintings by Takahiko Hayashi. The Japanese artist composes detailed and vibrantly colored abstractions influenced by the philosophy of Lao-Tse. Preview: September 2-19. Artscrawl Reception with artist: September 19, 5-8 pm. Gallery hours: Tu 10-4, W-Sun 9-6. Matrix Fine Art, 3812 Central Ave SE, Suite 100 A, 505.268.8952, www.matrixfineart.com.

September 5 - September 27

Found in Nature: Etchings by Japanese Masterprinter Ando Shinji. Shinji's botanical etchings merge Western and Japanese sensibilities. Preview: September 2-19. Artist Reception: September 19, 5-8 pm. Artist’s demonstration: 6:30-7 pm. Gallery hours: Tu 10-4, W-Sun 9-6. New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery, 3812 Central Ave SE, Suite 100 B, 505.268.8952, www.newgroundsgallery.com

SANTA FEVISUAL ARTS

July 18 - February 15

Fritz Scholder: An Intimate Look. Institute of American Indian Art Museum, 108 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, (505) 983-1777, www.iaia.edu

July 20 - November 2

Apache Playing Cards: Explores a unique southwestern folk-art genre, with hand-painted decks from Arizona State Museum and several private collectors. Admission is free. Museum hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 1–5 p.m. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lego, Santa Fe, (505) 982-4636, www.wheelwright.org

July 20 - November 2

Navajo Pictorial Textiles: Features 20th century weaving from the Wheelwright’s permanent collections. Admission is free. Museum hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 1–5 p.m. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lego, Santa Fe, (505) 982-4636, www.wheelwright.org.

August 1 - August 24

2008 Art Binational/2008 Binacional de Arte, the first bi-national juried exhibition, hosted by the El Paso Museum of Art and the Museo de Arte Ciudad Juarez, including works by New Mexico artists. The exhibition and all related events are free to the public. For more information call (915) 532-1707.

August 1 - October 26

SITE Santa Fe Eighth International Biennial, Lucky Number Seven. Many events in Santa Fe. Opens June 20–22. For info: www.sitesantafe.org

August 1 - April 19

From the Railroad to Route 66: The Native American Curio Trade in New Mexico: Documents arts and artifacts created as tourist souvenirs between 1880 and World War II by curio dealers and native craftspeople. Admission is free. Museum hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 1–5 p.m. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lego, Santa Fe, (505) 982-4636, www.wheelwright.org

August 2 - August 22

Jungjin Lee: Wind Series, photography. Lee creates each dreamlike image by hand in a wide panoramic format on gelatin silver coated Korean Hanji paper. Closing party August 22, 5-7 pm. Santa Fe Art Institute, 1600 St. Michael's Drive, Santa Fe, 505.424.5050, www.sfai.org.

OTHERVISUAL ARTS

July 5 - August 31

Innovation and Change: Great Ceramics from the Ceramic Research Center, Arizona State University. Events on July 11: Lecture 5 p.m., Gallery reception 6 p.m. 7 p.m. dinner at Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. Admission $10 per person, RSVP by July 7 at 624-6744 x10. Free admission to regular exhibits. Hours: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun/holidays 1–5 p.m. Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 West 11th St., Roswell, NM, (575) 624-6744, www.roswellmuseum.org

July 11 - September 14

The Art of LeRoy Nieman. Open Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: adults $6, senior/military $5, kids 6–16 $2, kids under 6/members free. The Hubbard Museum of the American West –An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Ruidoso Downs, NM, (575) 378-4142, www.hubbardmuseum.com.

July 26 - August 23

From the Earth: Steve Lynch, works in stone and metal and Justin Earl West, dimensional metal wall pieces. Reception July 26, 5–7 p.m. J Fine Art, 221 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, (575) 737-0716, www.jfineartgallery.com

August 1 - August 31

Eli Levin: Paintings of the People, a series of portraits of working people. Sara Smith Contemporary, 114 Burlbaw Rd, Corrales, 505.897.6960, www.sarasmithcontemporary.com

August 2 - August 31

Recent Artifacts, stone sculpture by Art Ortega. Reception: August 2, 4-8 p.m. Open daily 11-5. Rock Paper Gallery, 2584-C St Hwy 14, Madrid, 505.473.4244, www.rockpapergallery.com

August 2 - September 30

"Land of Contrasts," a solo exhibition Dinah K. Worman, Master Pastelist. Opening reception with the artist August 2, 5–7 p.m. Act I Gallery, 218 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM, (575) 758-7831, www.actonegallery.com

August 4 - September 2

Art² – The Summer Guest Artist Show features 17 guest artists: Jitsudo Ancheta, Maude Andrade, Aaron Bass, Celestyn Brozek, Jaci Fisher, Renee Gentz, Patricia Halloran, Kathy Harper, Eric Mathes, Maria C. Moya, Carin Pitman, Arlene Seitzinger, Sarah Siltala, Kenyon Thomas, Marsha Thomas, Mary Alayne Thomas, and Khristine Waszak. Daily 10-5 at Corrales Bosque Gallery, 4685 Corrales Road, 505.898.7203, www.CorralesBosqueGallery.com

August 4 - December 1

“Pueblo Places and Faces” – Celebrate the life and work of photographer and Laguna Tribe Elder Lee Marmon, exploring living culture of New Mexico’s Pueblos. Haak’u Museum, Intersection of BIA Rte 32 and BIA Rte 23 (Acoma Road) at Acoma Pueblo, NM 87034, www.museum.acomaskycity.org/exhibits/view/1

August 4 - December 31

Our Beginning: The WPA Legacy celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the New Deal and presents many of the Museum’s WPA- era treasures. Free admission to regular exhibits. Hours: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun/holidays 1–5 p.m. Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 West 11th St, Roswell, NM, (575) 624-6744, www.roswellmuseum.org.

August 4 - March 1

The Matriarchs – Lucy M. Lewis, Marie Z. Chino, Jessie Garcia, Juana Leno and their families have created a legacy artistically and socially for Acoma Pueblo potters. Come view their signature styles and learn about Acoma “Pottery Tradition.” Haak’u Museum, Intersection of BIA Rte 32 and BIA Rte 23 (Acoma Road) at Acoma Pueblo, NM 87034, www.museum.acomaskycity.org/exhibits/view/1.

ALBUQUERQUEMISCELLANEOUS

September 5

New Grounds 12 Year Anniversary Party: featuring two raffles: Win a $ 250 gift certificate for art, or a class of your choice, 5-8 p.m. A First Friday Artscrawl event with great art, music and food. New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery, 3812 Central Ave SE, Suite 100 B, 505.268.8952, www.newgroundsgallery.com

ALBUQUERQUEFESTIVALS

August 30

World Dance and Percussion Festival: celebration of Belly Dance, Flamenco, African, Bhangra, Hula, Tribal Dance and Drumming, 7 p.m. African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro NE, 505-797-8116, www.farfesha.com

OTHERFESTIVALS

August 30 - September 1

New Mexico Wine Fest, $10. Ride the Railrunner! Check the website for scheduled events. Loretto Park, Bernalillo, 505.867.3111, www.nmwine.com

ALBUQUERQUEFILM

August 22 - August 23

Two Worlds: a festival of Native American theater and film. This weekend: film festival takes showing a different series of short films by Native Americans each evening at 8 p.m. Admission: $5. Call 505.344.4542 for reservations. VSA North Fourth Art Center's N4th Theater, 4904 Fourth Street NW, www.vsartsnm.org

August 25

Movies at Cherry Hills: “The Kite Runner”, 5 p.m. Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 505.857.8321, www.cabq.gov/library

ALBUQUERQUEKIDS

August 29

Art Around the World: learn more about the Buddhist tradition of sand mandalas and make one. For children ages 6-14. Space is limited, pre-register please.1 or 4 p.m. Edna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, 505.888.8100, www.cabq.gov/library

ALBUQUERQUELITERARY

September 2

Mystery Book Group: discussion on “The Moonstone” by Wilkie Collins. New members are most welcome, 6-7:30 p.m. Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 505.857.8321, www.cabq.gov/library

September 5

Book Discussion Group: “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy. New members are always welcome to come and join in the discussion, 10:30-noon. Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 505.857.8321, www.cabq.gov/library

September 7

Poet Nathaniel Tarn will read from his recent work at 3pm. Free. Acequia Booksellers, 4019 4th St. NW, 505.890.5365, www.acequiabooksellers.com

September 9

Professional Development Workshop Series: Dan Poynter, Guerilla Marketing for Small Presses and Self-Published Authors, 7-9 p.m. Co-sponsored by New Mexico Book Association and SouthWest Writers. New Life Presbyterian Church, 5540 Eubank NE, SWW office 505.265.9485, M-F 9-noon, www.southwestwriters.com