By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For Diné sculptor Jazmin Novak, art has long been tied to home, family and the act of making things together. Growing up in Albuquerque, Novak spent time creating art at community events and at home with her mother. “Art became a really big part of the household,” says Novak. […]
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Dr. Shelle Sanchez, longtime City arts director, leaves Albuquerque’s art scene in good hands
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – After more than 30 years of serving New Mexico through arts, culture and education, Dr. Shelle Sanchez is closing one chapter and looking forward to the next. Sanchez recently retired as director of the City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture after leading the department for eight and […]
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Jemez Historic Site invites stargazers to see the sun through Indigenous eyes
Forget waiting for nightfall — Jemez Historic Site turns its telescopes on the sun this weekend for a look at the sky through Southwestern Indigenous eyes. An instructional coordinator leads “Looking to the Skies” on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., walking visitors through past and modern Indigenous perspectives on astronomy and […]
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The Village of Tijeras throws open-air summer party Saturday with live music, cider and food truck
The Village of Tijeras invites neighbors to trade their porches for lawn chairs Saturday, July 11, when a community night out takes over Veterans Memorial (Luis Garcia) Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Local band Misdemeanor headlines the evening with live music, according to a village flyer promoting the event. Rock Canyon Cider runs the […]
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Get Out (July 10): Our editor’s picks of the best reasons to get off the couch in ABQ this weekend
Tiki Week-Que (July 10, Festival) The inaugural Albuquerque Tiki Week-Que is a celebration of mid-century modern tropical culture. It kicks off on Friday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. with a screening of the new documentary The Donn of Tiki at Guild Cinema (3405 Central Ave. NE). The film explores the life of Donn Beach, the […]
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Get Inked! At the 14th Annual Tattoo Fiesta
Every year the New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta makes its way through the Albuquerque Convention Center to show the Southwest of the U.S. some of the best tattoo artists around. Started in 2013, the Tattoo Fiesta has been the expo for hundreds of artists and shops to find new clientele, talk to fellow artists and help […]
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Free movies, live music and living history: Your weekend guide
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. You don’t need to drive down the hill this weekend. Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales and Placitas have enough going on to fill three days without leaving Sandoval County. The BLOCK carries the weekend The BLOCK food hall anchors the weekend with something different each night. Ukaladies open Friday at 7 […]
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Route 66 is in the frame at The Rest is Drag art show
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – As Route 66 approaches its centennial, a new exhibition at 516 ARTS invites audiences to look beyond the familiar myths of the Mother Road and consider the communities, histories and identities that have shaped it. Curated by Olivia Amaya Ortiz, The Rest Is Drag examines Route 66 as more […]
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Profiles in Creativity: Local horror writer Scotty Milder scares up interest in his favorite genre with “southwestern gothic” vibe
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For Scotty Milder, horror has never been just a genre. It has been a lifelong fascination that has shaped his work as a writer, filmmaker, podcaster and educator while helping connect horror fans and creators across New Mexico. “I’ve been into horror since I can remember, since I was […]
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Lady Bullsnakes basketball team heads into championships on a high
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – The New Mexico Lady Bullsnakes have quickly become one of the top stories in women’s semi-professional basketball in the Southwest. While the program may not receive the same attention as some of the state’s larger sports organizations, it has quietly emerged as one of Albuquerque’s hidden gems, building a […]