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Events Calender Issue 2006 Oct. 29-Nov. 11

Nov KUNM 40th Birthday Bash and Mary’s Retirement Party. Mary Bokuniewicz has been the Development Director at KUNM for 18 years. The celebration is so big, they have to do it twice. Friday November 17, 2006 at the El Rey, 620 Central SW, Albuquerque. Doors open at 7pm. Local favorite Wagogo at 7:30pm, Brave Combo at 9pm. Saturday November 18 Santa Fe Brewing Company, 27 Fire Place, Santa Fe. Doors open at 7:30pm Brave Combo at 9pm. Music, dancing, prizes, and all sorts of radical fun. Ticket info available online November 1, 2006 @ kunm.org

Nov The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is hosting “Moments in Modernism, Paul Strand, Southwest” through January 14, 2007. In this exhibition, curator Anthony Montoya brings together 35 photographs by Paul Strand.

Nov Native American Flute & Drum Music (Paul & Grace). Every Friday at Sustaining Cultures Cafe. From 12:30p.m.-2:00p.m. 114 Dona Luz Taos, NM Phone: (505) 751-0959. Cafe presents a variety of music events.

Nov Peacecraft. Join us for our Children’s Drumming Circle, featuring drums from around the world. 11am. Call (505) 255-5229. Located at 3215 Central Ave NE/Nob Hill area. Ongoing weekly & monthly events.

Nov Yuletide in Taos. Celebrate the season in Taos. Call (505) 758-3873. This runs through December 21, 2006.

Nov Wilder Nightingale Fine Art presents “New Mexico Now” A four person show featuring Kemper coley, Kathleen Smith, Michelle Chrisman, and Kit Lynch. Through

Nov. 11th. Located @ 119 Kit Carson Rd in Taos, NM. Call (505) 758-3255 or visit: www.nightingale.com

Nov Museum of International Folk Art. Variations: Selections from the Diane and Sandy Besser Collection through April 29, 2007. The museum is located on Museum Hill, Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail. Call (505) 476-1200 or visit: www.internationalfolkart.org. This museum houses the world’s largest collection of international folk art.

Nov 1 New Mexico Filmmakers Conference Registration Date. You can register for the
New Mexico Filmmakers Conference on this date online @ www.nmfilm.com. The conference will take place on December 1st & 2nd, 2006.

Nov 3 Boris & the Saltlicks-in store 5pm/8pm Taos Inn. Contact Frogville Recording Studios for info. @ bigfrog@frogvilleplanet.com. Talk to John. Frogville Studio in Santa Fe is a lovely , rockin, and creatively inspiring recording studio with a breathtaking view. Analog recording for a natural sound and terrific professional service.

Nov 3 Joe West Band. Frogville Friday’s @ the Cowgirl in Santa Fe. Info. contact bigfrog@frogvilleplanet. com

Nov 4 Joe West Band-7pm South west college. Info. contact bigfrog@frogvilleplanet.com

Nov 3-4 Cid’s Market Taos 20th Anniversary. Cid’s Food Market is a Natural & Gourmet grocery store specializing in organic & natural foods and supplements. Cid’s is one of the largest locally owned and operated food markets in Northern New Mexico. The owner Cid & Betty Backer opened for business in November 1986. The store relocated to it’s present location at 623 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos’s north side in 1999. Call (505) 758-1148 or email: cidsfoodmkt@newmex.com.
Nov 5 Doggie Dash & Dawdle. The 24th Annual Animal Humane Association of New Mexico Doggie Dash & Dawdle. Join AHANM for Albuquerque’s fun, furry fundraiser. Since 1982, the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico has held Albuquerque’s largest inter-species charity race. The event includes two 5k runs and a 2 mile walk. This benefits the Animal Humane Association and the dogs & cats they help each year. Visit: www.ahanm.org or call Bree @ 505-255-5523x138

Nov 5 The Future Stars of America Children’s Talent Showcase. Honoring and showcasing bright talent from across New Mexico and the Nation. Entries can win educational savings bonds, and tons of prizes. The 2006 International Talent and Modeling Showcase, Sunday, November 5th, at The Southwest Broadway Cultural Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 9am to 4:30pm. The competition is open to Boys and Girls Age 3-17. Tickets are $5, under 3 free. Entertainment industry professionals are reported to be on judge panel. FSOA Founder Beatrice Lopez to contact call (505) 319-4855 or (505) 994-1026 and for information and to enter online visit: www.fsoa.biz

Nov 3-15 BODY Santa Fe. Nov. 3 Yoga Lila with Sean Tebor. Nov. 4 Nia Workshop.

Nov. 5 Shamanic Energy Healing Workshop Ted Locks. Nov 5, 12, 19 & 26 Journeys with Awareness, Donna Thomson. Nov 11 The Ageless Back with Marilyn Hardy.

Nov. 15 Dances of Ecstasy Documentary Film & Lecture, Wilbert Alix. BODY & events visit: www.bodyofsantafe.com

Nov 10 Frogville Friday’s @ The Cowgirl in Santa Fe presents TAARKA. For band/music info. contact Frogville Studios in Santa Fe. frogvilleplanet.com

Nov 10-11 Status Salon (this fun new Albuquerque Salon with a cozy lounge area, tv, and wireless-internet; is supporting local youth and their arts & talents) Nov.10th is another hip hop event with the 9 to 5ers from seattle headlining & more acts tba, then on

Nov.11 our clothing show with hms cloths from portland, cholo and chola sport, aviate & clean shaven clothing lines,9 to 5ers & dj shake1 will be there as well. A buzz cut? And breakdancing? Forget a magazine. 300 Yale Blvd S.E. For info email statussalon@gmail.com. Fashion Show

Nov 13/17 Southwest Roots Music-Thirsty Ear Festival. Ladysmith Black Mambazo at 7:30pm @ the St. Francis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, 107 W. Palace Ave. Santa Fe. Mavis Staples at 7:30pm at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 San Francisco, Santa Fe. The Thirsty Ear Music Festival will continue through until the end of January. Contact Michael Koster the festival Director at (505) 473-5723 or visit: www.ThirstyEarFestival.com

Nov 24-26 24th Annual Yuletide Arts & Crafts Fair . Call (505) 758-4160

Nov 26 Taos Chamber Music Group “Grand” Opening Concert 5pm @ the Taos Community Auditorium. Call (505) 758-0150 or visit: www.taoswebb.com/tcmg. TCMG kicks off it’s fourteenth season with a blast!