Opera is not typically associated with smartphones, short attention spans or jokes that land like stand-up comedy punchlines. But Gonzo Opera’s Cellular World is intentionally pushing against those expectations, bringing a satirical, contemporary take on the art form to FUSION theatre from Feb. 6–8. “That’s the idea of Gonzales opera, that it’s contemporary subjects that everybody can […]
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Women, LGBTQ+ artists reshape metal art at Corrales exhibition
A new exhibition opening this month at INHABIT Galerie challenges the traditionally male-dominated world of metalwork with contemporary pieces by seven women and LGBTQ+ artists. “Metal Rules!” opens Friday with a reception from 4-6 p.m. and runs through May 2. The show features work by Bailey Anderson, Bruna D’Alessandro, Welly Fletcher, Shirley Klinghoffer, Stephanie Lerma, […]
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Women’s Chorus Gets Fired Up
For the New Mexico Women’s Chorus, music has always been about more than harmony. Since its founding three decades ago, the ensemble has centered social justice as both its mission and its method. Singers from across the community come together to use their collective voice as a form of expression and action. That purpose takes […]
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The New Face of Public Art in Albuquerque
When Michael Ogilvie stepped into his new role overseeing Albuquerque’s Public Art Program last fall, he wasn’t just taking on a leadership position, he was joining a city he had long admired from afar. “It’s been great,” says Ogilvie of his first few months in Albuquerque. “Albuquerque is a very special, unique city.” Ogilvie brings […]
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Free holiday concert to feature classical quartet in Mountainair
The Manzano Mountain Art Council will present a free holiday concert featuring classical string quartet music Wednesday afternoon at the MMAC Center. Strings of the Southwest will perform “Papa Haydn’s Holiday Concert — Classics & Sounds of the Season” at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at 101 E. Broadway, at the intersection of U.S. 60 and […]
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Rio Rancho youth choruses to present holiday concert
Two Rio Rancho youth choruses will present their annual holiday concert Dec. 6-7 at St. Francis Episcopal Church. “Sounds of the Season” will feature the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and the Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho performing holiday classics, folk tunes and contemporary pieces. Both performances will begin at 3 p.m. at the church, located […]
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Jazz & Blues Festival to feature award-winning artists in Mountainair
The Manzano Mountain Arts Council will host its Jazz & Blues Festival on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the MMAC Center, 101 E. Broadway. The free event will feature performances by Tracey Whitney and Oscar Butler, with an art exhibit opening and wine tasting also scheduled. Whitney, a former Raelette who […]
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Bernalillo to host Mountain West Fall Fest this weekend
The Mountain West Fall Fest 2025 will bring craft beer, live music and family activities to Bernalillo on Saturday, featuring local breweries and food vendors. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at Loretto Park. “This is a fun family event with kids area, food, music, and beer,” organizers said in […]
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Canadian pianist opens Placitas Artists Series season with diverse classical program
Canadian pianist Sheng Cai will open the Placitas Artists Series 2025-2026 season with a solo recital Sept. 14 at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. The 3 p.m. concert features works spanning three centuries, from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major to pieces by Canadian composers François Morel and André Mathieu. Cai, who made […]
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Madrid radio station, Mountainair arts festival receive state music grants
A community radio station in Madrid will host a free all-day music festival and a small-town arts celebration in Mountainair will support a dozen musicians as part of New Mexico’s effort to bring music programming to underserved communities. KMRD-96.9 FM will use grant funding from the New Mexico Music Commission to celebrate its 10th anniversary […]