http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/ List of events in downtown Albuquerque, NM en ggiannini@swcp.com Copyright 2008 2008-10-17T19:20:27-07:00 http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/article/the-wheels-museum-10th-annual-gala-highway-to-the-future/ http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/the-wheels-museum-10th-annual-gala-highway-to-the-future/#When:19:41:06Z THE WHEELS MUSEUM 10TH ANNUAL GALA “HIGHWAY TO THE FUTURE” When: Saturday Evening, November 15, 2008, 5:30 PM – Silent Auction & Cash Bar – 7PM – Dinner & Program – Dress – Out on the Town Where: The Embassy Suites Hotel @ I-25 and Lomas Blvd. NE Contact WHEELS @ 505-243-6269 for more information. Mission Statement: To provide current and future generations with an understanding of the impact of transportation on New Mexico and the West through education, acquisition, preservation, restoration and exhibition. Looking Ahead: The City of Albuquerque purchased, in November, the historic rail yards and back shops in downtown Albuquerque with the help of financial support from the WHEELS Museum. WHEELS is in process of moving onto the site. Thank you to all the visionaries for their ongoing and unflagging support in making the WHEELS Museum a reality… Governor Bill Richardson Lt. Gov. Diane Denish Sen. Jeff Bingaman Sen. Pete Dominici Rep. Heather Wilson Rep. Tom Udall Mayor Martin Chavez Albuquerque City Council Bernalillo County Commission Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments The McCune Foundation 2008-10-20T19:41:06-07:00 http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/article/october-events-on-downtown-albuquerque-civic-plaza/ http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/october-events-on-downtown-albuquerque-civic-plaza/#When:19:20:27Z OCTOBER EVENTS ON DOWNTOWN ALBUQUERQUE CIVIC PLAZA When: Month of October Where: Downtown Albuquerque, Civic Plaza Contact 505-243-2230 for more information Hello Everyone, Fall is here, the Chile has been roasted and it’s time for stew and fresh baked. Thank you all for a wonderful summer, we hope you’ll join us by entering the Twinkle Light Parade or at least come down to see the festivities. October 17 Bernalillo County Employee Appreciation Day contact = Renee Jaramillo 505.468.1508 Set up 10/16 5.30pm - 8.30pm tents.  10/17/08 7.00am - 11.00am, tables, chairs, display boards Event 10/17 11.00am - 3.30pm Service awards; catered lunch, DJ, Teardown 10/17 3.30pm - 5.00pm DAT to clean up. 18-19 Duke City Marathon = Tico Navarro; 970.759.3371 Set up 10/18/08 tables & Chairs, Parks & Rec rock climbing wall, on the east side of Civic Plaza by 3rd Street.  Event 10/19/08 Road Closures: Beginning at 2pm 10/18/08 until 2pm 10/19/08 3rd btwn Marquette and Tijeras; 3rd St. from Marquette to Central to Laguna to Kit Carson to Tingley to Paseo del Bosque Trail and back. Food to be served; Amplified sound; Teardown 10/19/08 to be completed by 2.30pm. Clean up by volunteers.  25 MADD New Mexico - Walk Like MADD contact = Loralee Ortiz 505.255.2955 Set up 10/25 4.00am-8.30am, Details Pending Event from 8.30am-2.00pm 5k walk Teardown from 2.00pm -4.00pm DAT to clean up. 27-28 Childrens Water Festival 27-29 Set up begins 10/27/08 at 7.00am Event 10/27-28 11.45am - 12.15 two tables with box lunches for volunteers; Long Haul water carrying demonstration from 8.00am - 2.00pm Teardown 10/28/08 lunch teardown completed by 1.00pm. Long Haul activity finished by 2.00pm.  November 29 Twinkle Light Parade Details Pending 2008-10-17T19:20:27-07:00 http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/article/harwood-community-arts-center-schedule-of-events-in-october-2008/ http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/harwood-community-arts-center-schedule-of-events-in-october-2008/#When:20:31:31Z Harwood Community Arts Center Schedule of Events in October, 2008 When: The Month of October, 2008 Where: Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th Street NW, Albuquerque NM 87102 Contact 505.242.6367 or go to www.harwoodartcenter.org for more information Recycled Functional Art, with Cynthia Cook Thursdays, October 2 - 16 Make fun functional recycled art that will wow your friends and add spice to your life. In this class we will explore the basics of creative combination. Off the Wall Weekend Workshop, with Cathy Wysocki Saturday/Sunday Oct 4-5 In this 2-day workshop students will explore different approaches of turning a 2D picture plane into a 3D wall piece. Students will be encouraged to experiment. The Art of Seeing: life Drawing and Figuring Painting, with Leo Neufeld Wednesdays, Oct 8-Oct 29 Don’t miss this great opportunity to work with artist Leo Neufeld. This course is designed to help students gain an understanding of materials and how to go beyond that knowledge. Mosaic sculpture Weekend Workshop, with Kris Mills Saturday/Sunday Oct 11-12 Make colorful outdoor sculpture with recyclables! We will construct forms from recycled cartons and cans, clustered with chicken wire. Mixed Media and the Gestural Approach, with Dianne Schlies Thursdays, Oct 16-Dec 11 In this fast-paced rigorous 8 week course they will start with straight charcoal drawing and gradually introduce additional media. Spectacular Sparkly Shrines, with Goldie Garcia Thursdays, Oct 23-Nov 6 Build 3 beautiful, eye-catching shrines that incorporate elements from your own life as well as fantasy and excitement. These babies are guaranteed to require sunglasses. Visit our NEW Class Schedule online. 2008-10-07T20:31:31-07:00 http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/article/see-whats-going-on-at-the-indian-pueblo-cultural-center/ http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/see-whats-going-on-at-the-indian-pueblo-cultural-center/#When:16:27:01Z SEE WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center presents each weekend, 52 weeks out of the year, traditional Native American Indian dance performances and guest Art Demonstrations, many of whom are award-winning at major Native American art shows across the country. They also feature changing exhibitions of art, food, culture, history, and current affairs of the Pueblo people. Contact the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Address: 2401 12th St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 Phone: Local 505-843-7270 or Toll Free: 1-866-855-7902 SAT/SUN 13 & 14, 11AM and 2PM Traditional Native American Indian Dance Performed by: Red Tail Hawk Dancers (Zuni) SAT/SUN 13 & 14, 10 AM - 4 PM - 4 Native American Indian art demonstrations by: Michelle Tsosie Sisneros (Santa Clara/Laguna) Painter SAT/SUN 20 & 21 11 am & 2 pm Traditional Native American Indian Dance Performances by: Cellicion Traditional Zuni Dancers SAT/SUN 20 & 21 10 am 4 Native American Indian art demonstrations by: Aric Chopito (Zuni) Weaver SAT/SUN 27 & 28 11 am & 2 pm Traditional Native American Indian Dance Performances by: Laguna Corn Dancers SAT/SUN 27 & 28 10 am ֖ 4 Native American Indian art demonstrations by: Aric Chopito (Zuni) Weaver SUN 28 - Jan 30, 2009 9am-5pm Walatowa Sculptors, Shaping Our Stories - An exhibition of sculptures by renowned sculptors from the Pueblo of Jemez featuring Estella Loretto, Joe Cajero Jr, Clifford Fraguq, Adrian Wall and many others.  Lecture schedule to be announced at a later date. Runs from September 28 to January 30, 2009 2008-09-16T16:27:01-07:00 http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/article/keshet-dance-company-events/ http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/keshet-dance-company-events/#When:16:15:02Z KESHET DANCE COMPANY EVENTS Keshet is hosting a number of events in days to come. Company’s Mission: To inspire passion and open unlimited possiblilities through the experience of dance by uniting professional dancers with the community. Keshet Hosts a Summer Yard and Bake Sale Fundraiser Saturday, July 26th from 8am to 1pm in Keshet’s back parking lot. 12th Annual Nutcracker on the Rocks Auditions August 9th and 10th. August 3 KP3 Kick Off Meeting August 9 Summer Session Ends August 9 & 10 Nutcracker on the Rocks Audition August 13 6-8pm Nutcracker on the Rocks Cast Meeting August 14 5:30 to 7:30pm Nutcracker on the Rocks Cast Meeting August 15 Work Sutdy Application Deadline for Fall 2008 August 25 Fall Session & KP3 Begin September 1 NO CLASSES- Labor Day November 22 Fall Session & KP3 End December 5-7 Nutcracker on the Rocks performances at the National Hispanic Cultural Center December 6 Gala on the Rocks event and silent auction at the National Hispanic Cultural Center 2008-07-25T16:15:02-07:00 http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/article/fhab-fridays/ http://www.downtownabq.com/cms/index.php/events/fhab-fridays/#When:19:12:01Z FHAB Fridays FHAB Agency 111 4th Street SW (505) 400-9313 First Fridays until 9pm FHAB Gallery has moved Downtown with space in The Agency which is Albuquerque֒s newest venue for fine art openings, musical performances, spoken word, independent film showings and new media installations. FHAB Fridays are every First Friday, featuring local artists and the art work of owner Nick Harmon. May 2nd is the opening of an exhibit for local abstract expressionist Carol Estes. There will be an auction of one of Carols pieces with proceeds to benefit Teen Challenge of New Mexico (http://www.teenchallengeofnewmexico.com). 2008-04-25T19:12:01-07:00