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Or Be Forced Out by Voters BY PETER ST. CYR By Dan Vukelich t has been three months since the U.S. Department anny Ortiz Iof Justice’s Civil Rights Division issued a report Mneeds to leave critical of the Albuquerque Police Department’s use office. Tomorrow of force, but no formal plan to reform the depart- would be nice. ment has emerged. Today would be During the intervening 90 days, three people have better. George Richmond, who is leading been fatally shot; protestors took over a City Council If he doesn’t the recall effort, also filed an ethics meeting; 13 people were arrested for staging a complaint against Ortiz, the only county want to leave protest in Mayor Richard Berry’s 11th floor City Hall official who has not filed a statement of willingly, what’s suite; the ACLU and community leaders demanded economic interests. Ortiz said he filed needed are the video cameras be used by the police at all times; and signatures of the form, but no one in county govern- ment can find it. a judge has awarded another multi-million dollar 82,428 Bernalillo County registered vot- judgment to the family of a shooting subject. ers on a petition now circulating to have Now, Ortiz’s story would be sordid enough if it ended there, but there’s While reform will take years, some plans are him recalled and thrown out of office. beginning to take shape, including the way police The recall petition is at more. Padilla, who finished back-to-back officers are recruited and trained. That’s a priority recallmanny.com. four-year terms as treasurer in 2012, because federal attorneys zeroed in on training The Bernalillo County treasurer, a man could not run for a third term. Rather deficiencies as contributing to APD’s pattern of with zero investment experience before than go away, he simply switched desks with Ortiz at the treasurer’s office and excessive use of force. In fact, training is mentioned he became the county’s top investment Liz Lopez assumed the title of investment officer. 96 times in the April 10 report. officer, booted away as much as $17 APD’s new cadet training curriculum stresse that police officers “see themselves as public servants,” said APD Training Academy Director Joe Wolf million through questionable investments. That’s what Padilla was doing until “Much of the training leads officers to believe that he quit so he could run for a bigger job violent outcomes are normal and desirable,” the Now, we’re all paying the bill. military veterans. Four are female, and 40 are male. years, field-training officers told rookies to forget handling even more public money – the report states. Ortiz’s election was an embarrass- Twenty are native New Mexicans. The average age is 26. everything they’d learned at the academy. job of New Mexico treasurer. In 2013, That’s about to change. On June 16, the 44 cadets ment to the county not just for his lack A great majority have college degrees or some college. “There is a real risk of that,” Wolf said. “A bad that office handled $3.7 billion in state enrolled in APD’s 111th training class became the of qualifications but for the legacy it Wolf and his team will look for behaviors that field-training officer can poison the well and undo funds. In April, Padilla was kicked off the first to study under a new curriculum designed by represents – the existence of a core of indicate somebody might not be suitable for the job. all the work that we’ve done, so we are very insiders who play musical chairs down Democratic primary ballot by opponent Joe Wolf, a former federal law enforcement training “If we see that, then they probably need to think cautious of that.” at the City-County Building. John Wertheim for having insufficient director with years of national and international about another profession and we’ll encourage them Ortiz’s handling of the county’s $250 nominating petition signatures. experience. In 1992, while Padilla was serving a to move along,” he said. Peter St. Cyr is an independent journalist in Albuquerque. million portfolio is so troubling that the A civilian employee, Wolf was hired by APD in previous term as county treasurer, he During the 27-week academy, instructors monitor state auditor and the state’s investment July 2012 to change the academy and shift cadets’ was indicted by a special grand jury on cadets in high-stress role-playing scenarios. After regulator have launched investigations. mind-set on the use of force. Wolf said he wants his corruption charges involving allegations graduation, rookie officers continue their training on An outside firm has been retained to instructors to graduate rookie officers who have a What Else APD is Changing that he and an aide falsified county the streets for three months with carefully selected get a grip on how much was paid to good understanding of policing fundamentals but • Restructured command staff, promoted two investment records to cover up invest- field-training officers who have adopted the training a favored broker. Potential conflicts who also are equipped to deal with citizens in crisis. commanders to the position of major. Hired ment losses. A jury acquitted Padilla. philosophies Wolf was hired to implement. For Deputy Chief Robert Huntsman to help of interest are being investigated. No “We’ll teach them a range of skills that include After he was cleared of wrongdoing, implement departmental reforms. criminal charges have been filed. compassion, caring and understanding and provide The storyline so far: Padilla again was elected treasurer in rookie officers the tools they need to deal with Ortiz’s investment policy, which he 2004, then re-elected in 2008. • Hired psychologist Troy Rogers to train and stressful incidents,” Wolf said. “This cadre of cadets APD’s New Cadet Class, says he inherited from his predecessor The idea of two guys swapping jobs is certify all officers in crisis intervention. Currently, is going to have the most crisis intervention training and former boss, Patrick Padilla, left not new. It happened at the New Mexico By the Numbers only 27 percent of APD officers are certified. the county strapped for cash. To raise Treasurer’s office a few years back. For as any group of officers that APD has ever put on Gender these two men, Robert Vigil and Michael the street.” • Prohibited officers from shooting at moving money to pay its bills, the county had to 4 – Females vehicles. sell long-term assets at a loss. Montoya, there was provable corruption. Wolf’s message to rookies: Determine the amount 40 – Males Both were sentenced to prison terms for The Bernalillo County Commission of minimum, not lethal, force needed to safely Age • Purchased software to handle citizen complaints, extortion and racketeering for seeking voted “no confidence” in Ortiz this past accomplish a mission. “It’s absolutely essential that 26 – Average age of cadet administrative investigations, use-of-force kickbacks from brokers doing business November. He sat like a lump of coal in they see themselves as public servants,” he said. 23 – younger than 25 reports, and supervisors’ notes and training with the Treasurer’s office. Montoya county hearings – unable, or unwilling, In April, Chief Gorden Eden told Albuquerque 2 – older than 40; one is 45, and one is 48 recommendations. The software can track cooperated with prosecutors in the to answer commissioners’ questions, Free Press he directed recruiters to refine their Race/ethnicity officers’ entire careers as well as send criminal case against his successor. beyond saying that he was simply selection process, which now includes psychological 5 – African Americans early-warning alerts up the chain of command. following the investment strategy of his There is no evidence of criminal wrong- tests and interviews with executive command staff. 23 – Caucasians predecessor, Patrick Padilla. Both men doing by Ortiz or Padilla in the current “We’re looking for cadets who consistently demon- 16 – Hispanics • Prohibited officers from carrying personal are Democrats. case, but when Ortiz’s investment losses strate good judgment,” Eden said. Education weapons. Only standard-issue Glock 9 mm or came to light last fall, political blogger Ortiz is fighting the recall, but late last Wolf said he is aware of some community leaders’ 7 – More than 100 hours of college Smith & Wesson 9 mm handguns may and, now, ABQ Free Press columnist Joe month the New Mexico Supreme Court concerns about past recruitment of military veterans, 10 – Some college be carried. APD plans to standardize accessories, Monahan wrote: “It’s strange how history voted 4-0 to decline to block the recall whose combat experience gave them a different 5 – Associate’s degree including Tasers and flashlights. effort. An Albuquerque judge ruled there repeats itself or comes close to doing 14 – Bachelor’s degree so. When Michael Montoya was state perspective on the use of force on the streets of • Standardized police uniforms. was “substantial evidence or probable Albuquerque. Wolf conceded that after the 9-11 ter- 2 – Master’s Degree cause to believe that Mr. Ortiz has com- treasurer, Robert Vigil served as his top 1 – Master’s of Business Administration deputy. When Vigil was treasurer, Montoya rorist attacks, police departments across the country • Established community policing councils for mitted misfeasance or malfeasance.” moved away from community policing philosophies 5 – High school only; one public service aide each area command office to review policies Those are the magic words for getting served as his No. 1 aide.” Military experience and adopted a paramilitary approach. “We got off and procedures. a bum kicked out of office. Misfeasance 14 – Some military experience track,” he said. “We lost our focus.” means failure to do the job. Malfeasance Dan Vukelich is the editor of ABQ Free Other • Mandated that more command staff work Fourteen members of the new cadet class are means “wrongdoing or misconduct.” Press. Reach him at [email protected] 20 – Native New Mexicans weekends and holidays. PAGE 6 • June 18, 2014 • ABQ FREE PRESS News POLITICS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 18, 2014 • PAGE 7 Who is David Correia and What Does He Want? King Woos N.M. East Side But How the Runaway Train ABQ Free Press Staff

ABQ Free Press interviewed University of ABQ Voters Control His Fate Of Testing Got Rolling Mayor’s Office: No One’s Asked for Meetings New Mexico Professor David Correia about By JOE MONAHAN By Diane Ravitch the protests he has led against police violence. ABQ Free Press asked the Mayor’s Office if the mayor He agreed to discuss the protests but declined would meet with David Correia and other anti-APD he preliminary donors will not materialize for King. Editor’s note: Diane Ravitch, a professor designate, she sought to import the to discuss his arrest on a charge of battery protesters. Deputy Communications Director Breanna Tbouts are over, However, if Martinez is below 50, of education at New York University, is a Florida model of testing and account- on a police officer during a protest at the office Anderson wrote back: and now it’s on to the race will be more closely watched. former assistant secretary of education who ability. “To my knowledge we have not received any formalized of Mayor R.J. Berry. the main event. Martinez will work to replicate her 2010 served under George H. W. Bush. When the state released its new request from the protesters, however, the Mayor encour- Here’s where the success when she persuaded a fair share In that post, she led the federal effort to teacher evaluation ratings, teachers and ages all community members to participate in the various races stand as we of Hispanic Democrats to vote for her. Why did you feel the City Council promote creation of voluntary state and students showed up at the Albuquerque options for solution-based dialogues. The Mayor has begin a five-month King, of the iconic Stanley, ranching Q protest was necessary? national academic standards. Over time, Public Schools board meeting to complain already met with a multitude of advocates, those affected sprint to the family, will try to make inroads on the about errors. Teachers talked about miss- A: What: the press refers to as “the City she became a critic of the push for a single by officer involved shootings, community leaders, and faith November election state’s conservative East Side. Howev- federal standard for testing for the nation’s ing and incomplete data. One student Council takeover” of May 5, 2014, was based organizations, and will continue to meet with these finish line. er, ground zero of the 2014 battleground 14,000 local school districts. said he was part of a team that placed not planned as a protest against the City stakeholders…” Senate race: Democratic Sen. Tom will be the Albuquerque Metro area. It is She has blogged on the push for first in the state in civics, yet he failed Council. Dozens of people, including Udall had no primary opposition as he here that King will have to turn the tide if Value-added Measurement – or VAM – his end-of-course government exam. And it is not willing to cede its authority over the family members of victims of APD embarked on his quest for a second, he is to have any shot at the upset. and its record of producing erroneous, James Phillips teaches calculus police department in order to create what this City violence, walked into the City Council six-year term. Allen Weh won the GOP even nonsensical results, in New Mexico to advanced placement students at meeting that night, resolved to focus atten- desperately needs: an independent police oversight nomination. It looks as if the coast is and elsewhere. Albuquerque High School. He described Willa Correia commission with subpoena-power and the authority tion on the criminal incompetency clear for Udall. In a public poll in March, The GOP needs four hus far, the how the previous week had seen him of Police Chief Gorden Eden. David Correia is arrested during a protest at Mayor R.J. Berry’s office. to investigate and discipline officers found guilty of he led Weh 53 percent to 33 percent. Tconcept of VAM publicly praised by board member Marty In just a few short months on the job, he using excessive force. That’s comfortably over the important seats to take the state Esquivel, who called him the best math First, our use of civil disobedience connects has an unbroken had somehow found a way to increase the rate of Q: Has the mayor agreed to meet with you? 50 percent mark for an incumbent. teacher in New Mexico. Just days later, today’s struggle to a long tradition of non-violent House, but another record of failure. police killings in Albuquerque. Even after the release A: The mayor has never reached out to me or any of But Udall, 66, will not take victory Wherever it has Phillips was notified that the PED had civil disobedience that peacefully fought for social conservative coalition of the Department of Justice report that concluded the protesters at the sit-in. Many of those protesters for granted or dismiss his 71-year-old been tried, it has ranked him “minimally effective.” justice in New Mexico. The most important civil APD engages in a pattern and practice of uncon- have reached out to him. Nora Anaya, the protester challenger. He recently reported having is a possibility proven to be inac- Wendy Simms-Small, a parent of rights victories in New Mexico and the United States stitutional policing and routinely uses unjustified who chained herself to a podium during the sit-in, more than $3 million in cash on hand. curate and unstable. three APS students who’d helped came only after courageous coalitions produced lethal force, his department continued that pattern. has been waiting more than a year for a meeting Weh, a former GOP chairman, is known Teacher and student organize the day’s rally, said she started broad-based social movements that demanded All of the deficiencies damningly described in the with the mayor. This is not the mayor we need. for spending his own wealth in his Key fact: Martinez’s support among records are er- getting active after hearing rumors that justice. Without a diverse movement of people and DOJ report have been on frightening display in the Where we want courage, we find only cowardice; election contests. That could keep him independent voters is notable. roneous. Teachers are judged based hundreds of teachers were planning to organizations that refuses to obey unjust laws and hanging in. The state House battle: Can the GOP killings of Mary Hawkes and Armand Martin, and where we want integrity, we find only intolerance. on students they never taught. VAM leave the school system. illegal practices, there can be no lasting justice for take control of the New Mexico House of now Ralph Chavez. The people’s arrest warrant we demoralizes teachers, who understand “I got curious and wanted to find out the victims of police brutality. Representatives for the first time since issued at the City Council meeting was intended to they are being judged for factors over why,” Simms-Small said. “As a member Second, the idea that the only appropriate way to seek ‘(Rob Perry) runs the city like he If Susana outperforms 1953? This one is tricky. The Dems embarrass the district attorney and attorney general, which they have little or no control. of this community over many years, I recourse is through official, legal and political channels King in early nonpartisan have a 37-33 advantage, but they are have never seen the demoralization of who have never prosecuted a police officer involved ran the prison system, through The major perpetrators of this great ignores the fact that this approach has failed time and nearly certain to lose a seat currently fraud are Bill Gates, who bet hundreds professional individuals like this ever in an unjustified shooting. fear and intimidation. This is an polling, his money time again. Between 1987 and 1997, the Albuquerque may dry up held by an appointed Republican. of millions of dollars on the proposition before.” The pressure of testing also had police department killed 31 people. Those killings authoritarian administration That means the Rs would need to that test scores could be a major factor taken a toll on her kids, she said. ‘We did not expect (Gorden) Eden prompted the City Council, under enormous commu- uninterested in broad-based, pick up four seats to take the speaker’s in identifying bad teachers and firing “Private corporations reap great to run from the room and the nity pressure, to create the Police Oversight Commission community outreach’ Neither national party is targeting the gavel away from Rep. Ken Martinez. them, and [U.S. Secretary of Education] rewards when school systems imple- and the Independent Review Office. In the six years race. In a low-turnout election, voters Only about 10 of the 70 House seats are Arne Duncan, who required states to ment standardized testing,” Simms- majority of City Councilors to will be more conservative. That could competitive, and that number will shrink that followed, APD killed 23 more people. Reform alone use VAM if they wanted to be eligible to Small said, “so it’s my belief that they’re Q: They say that neither you nor other protesters clip a few points from Udall’s ultimate as we get closer to September. abandon the chambers’ will not end a structure of violence against the poor, the get a share of his $4.35 billion “Race to motivated financially to turn our children have formally requested a meeting. winning total. The odds favor the Dems keeping mentally ill, and people of color. the Top” fund. into pawns for profit.” A people’s warrant has been a frequent tactic A: That’s not how they operate, and it’s why the Key fact: The last New Mexico U.S. their majority, but on a big GOP night, At some point, the data-obsessed Q: Tell us in the plainest terms what you want Yet a third perpetrator was Jeb among activists in New Mexico for many years mayor’s spokesperson said “to my knowledge” senator to be defeated was Republican the pieces could fall in place for the Bush, whose love affair with data is federal and state policymakers will have City Hall to do. and thus, our use of it was intended to connect our and “formal” request in her email response to you. Harrison “Jack” Schmitt in 1982. historic switch. Races to watch include unbounded. Bush went from state to to concede that they were wrong, or A: I take “City Hall” to be a reference to the entire struggle to a long history of Chicano Movement [Protester] Nora Anaya has called the Mayor’s Office Governor’s race: If you’ve heard it those held by first-term Albuquerque state selling “the Florida miracle,” which they will face a massive parent-teacher administration of Mayor Richard Berry. We under- struggle against police violence in New Mexico. and asked for their assistance in getting a meeting once, you’ve heard it a thousand times Democratic Reps. Emily Kane and supposedly proved that testing and rebellion. They are literally destroying We did not expect Eden to run from the room and stand it to be an administration whose day-to-day with him to no avail. She’s told the City Council – Gary King can’t beat Susana Martinez. Elizabeth Thomson. accountability were the keys to solving the nation’s schools with their mad the majority of City Councilors to abandon the operations are largely controlled by Chief Adminis- during public comment that she’s been unable to But King is the Democratic nominee Key fact: If Republicans fall short of America’s educational problems. ideas. It is time for a revival of common chambers. When they did, we held our own meeting tration Officer Rob Perry, formerly the city attorney get a meeting. Not one person from the Mayor’s in a Democratic state so victory by the outright control, they could try to form One of Bush’s acolytes was Hannah sense or a public discussion of the true and unanimously voted no confidence in Mayor and before that, the Secretary of the New Mexico Office has ever contacted her to help her make that Republican governor, while looking quite a ruling coalition in the House by Skandera, who was chosen as secretary meaning of education. probable, isn’t assured. persuading a handful of conservative Berry and called for the firing of Eden. Department of Corrections. appointment, despite the fact that Rob Perry attends of education in New Mexico but has not An important leading indicator: Will Dems to vote with them, which has Q: As governments are wont to do, the City If you watch any of the many videos of the every meeting and listens (poorly) to public com- been confirmed because of her lack of Reprinted with permission from the first round of nonpartisan public poll- happened before. Council reacted or, some say, overreacted to the peaceful sit-in, you’ll see a belligerent and arrogant ment. When the mayor attended private meetings with classroom credentials. As secretary- Diane Ravitch’s blog, dianeravitch.net ing show Martinez above or below 50 protest by calling in more security. The silent Perry belittling and attempting to incite non-violent DOJ that included members of the community, Mike percent in her matchup against King? If Joe Monahan is a veteran of New Mexico protesters. If you attend a City Council meeting Gomez and Ken Ellis [family members of people killed protest, too, led to an attempt to limit what can or it’s above the magic number, interest in politics. His daily blog can be found at you’ll hear him hector and heckle critics of his mayor. by APD] were not allowed to attend. cannot be said at a City Council meeting. What do the race could lag, and that could mean joemonahan.com you say to those who argue that the protests have He runs the city like he ran the prison system, Q: What happens next? To Advertise become a distraction from the central issue – of through fear and intimidation. This is an authoritar- This is a large and growing movement of people peace- fundamentally changing the relationship between ian administration uninterested in broad-based, fully engaged in a struggle for justice for all the Contact the Albuquerque Police Department and the community outreach. It is an administration that victims and families of victims of police violence. We Calling All Pets Mark Hainsfurther people of Albuquerque? serves the wealthy few at the expense of the many. engage in this non-violent struggle because we believe A: The rallies, protests and actions are compelling And it explains why this administration will not fire it is the only way to create meaningful police oversight Grab that iPhone and corner your dog, cat, and effective ways to galvanize people and build Gorden Eden. It will not use its bully pulpit to call on and to hold accountable those responsible for the iguana or gerbil. ABQ Free Press wants your (505) 400-7601 a movement that can resolve the problem of police the district attorney to prosecute APD officers who pattern and practice of unconstitutional policing. pet photos. For details, pick up the July 2 issue. violence in Albuquerque. have used unjustified lethal and non-lethal force. Cont. on page 12 [email protected] PAGE 8 • June 18, 2014 • ABQ FREE PRESS OPINION NEWS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 18, 2014 • PAGE 9 How Has Mayor R. J. Berry Handled the APD Crisis? Neil Patrick Harris on the Marriage, Kids and the Child Inside By PHIL THOMPSON Strangely Silent Inexcusably Slow to React Each issue, we ask two Phil Thompson of The Interview People sat down with be having to spend as much time as he’s needing to it’s directing someone else’s show and having and hen your police chief rehires the former com- he following is true. Only the names have been Neil Patrick Harris, an Albuquerque native, shortly with them to represent the both of us. But that being then watching from a little bit of distance, watching said, we are both actors and I think he understands people be entertained by that, I love that. Wmander of the SWAT unit that the DOJ political operatives Texpunged to protect the authors. before Harris won a Tony as Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” and values that when you are working, and work says was guilty of excessive force, then puts that For the most part, the biggest complaint leveled Thompson asked Harris about balancing family and work. begets work and you are suddenly working on Q: Do you have to stay a child inside in order to be man in charge of ending excessive force, people to put on their lucha libre against Mayor Richard Berry goes something like bigger scale projects, that it’s good to continue the able to entertain? want to know why. this: “He’s boring. He hasn’t really done anything.” momentum. A: I think there is a certain truth to that. I enjoy the Politicians rarely miss the chance to appear at masks and tackle an Issue. Check and check. : I do like to work. It’s been really busy. Jim Henson, Walt Disney concept that a groundbreaking of any new public project that The counter to these complaints is relatively easy. AAnd it’s not like I intentionally go after everyone is childlike and everyone can be taxpayers fund. Mayor Berry is no different, appear- The Right chose this one. “So? After Marty Chavez, Berry’s a refreshing all these projects. The amount of work that super moved by something as simple as felt ing for the groundbreaking of the Paseo interchange change of pace.” I have been doing in the last couple of years and tennis balls. project (cost $93 million) and new Gibson Boulevard When Berry first took office he moved to cut has been a bit voracious but it’s also administration salaries and worked to get the city allowed us to move to New York, allowed fire station (cost $3.5 million), to name just two. Q: When you go back in time and look out of debt. That was something, yes? us the ability financially to take on passion But there’s one spending project Mayor Berry is at the Doogie Hauser character, was that Things looked rosy. Berry looked like a genuine projects and things like that. So, I’m hoping MIA for – the $30 million-plus (and growing) fund someone you could identify with? Republican candidate for some higher office down that when Hedwig is done in August I’ll get to compensate victims of APD shootings since he A: Not particularly. When I was younger the road. to quiet down for the rest of the year and took office. There have been more than 40 of them, I was adept at interacting with adults. On and the number is growing. That was before the Albuquerque Police really be with the kids during the holidays. Department’s wheels came off. Since 2010, APD an adult level, as opposed to just being The father of victim Christopher Torres told a quote-unquote “kid” all the time and I has developed the reputation of the gang that Q: Did you expect that some fans weren’t KOB-TV, “I reached out to the mayor. I sent him a think, I suppose Doogie had that as a skills shoots first and asks questions later. Twenty-six happy with how “How I met your mother” letter. I said let’s sit down, let’s see what we can do set as well because, by design he was a shooting deaths by police over a period of roughly ended? about this. Let’s see if we can’t work together to try doctor, so he was having to spout out adult 54 months garnered the attention of the U.S. A: I knew that some people wouldn’t like it. to deal with this problem… I got no answer.” Nor material a lot. So I guess in that regard we Department of Justice. I did, however. It might not have been the have any of the other victims. Ditto for the residents were similar. whom the mayor serves. Under Eric Holder’s leadership, DOJ is more happy ending everybody was hoping for, than a little suspect itself. But that’s a rant for So no surprise that families and friends of those but again, I really did like it a lot. another day. Q: You recently posed almost naked for victimized by excessive police force are staging Today we talk about the cops, the Justice the cover of Rolling Stone. That was pretty sit-ins in the Mayor’s Office, protesting at the City Q: What was it like when you said Department, and Mayor Berry. And to the man who provocative, don’t you think? Council and posting missing posters for the mayor. Barney’s last words? showed such promise, I believe this is a question A: I didn’t find it as provocative because Like former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford A: It was strange. It’s always strange when that deserves an answer: What the hell? in Hedwig I strip down, by the end, into went “hiking the Appalachian Trail,” R. J. Berry you have to say goodbye to something you In the midst of this firestorm, Mayor Berry has shorts and nothing else and that’s kind of has had excuse after excuse for missing meetings truly loved. I loved that show, and I love the stood firm. Too firm. Virtually unmoving. Too silent. … it’s sort of the lack of clothing I think that where anyone might actually ask him to do some- people that are connected to that show. We With the people of his city losing faith in their seemed provocative about it. I think nudity thing to fix this problem. City Council meeting on are all very lucky to have been part of this police, they naturally looked for a touchstone. is more scandalous when you are not often police oversight? Schedule a meeting on something little piece of TV history. Something or someone who would rise to the in a state of undress. But I am sort of nightly else across town. New police shooting overnight? occasion, take the helm, grab the reins – I’m running in a state of undress so being there in front Hire a new PR flack for spin control. Kudos, by Q: In your show you play a very straight of a well-respected photographer and kind out of clichés. man. In real life, you are a gay man in a the way, to the city press staffer who finally Basically, the people were ready for a leader to of thinking, why don’t we do this. implemented the “anyone but Eden” press response relationship with David Burtka. Are you step up and say something rallying, like: still planning on getting married soon? policy in City Hall. “We’re going to get to the bottom of this. Change Q: You also look very skinny these days. R. J. Berry’s reaction, or lack thereof, to the crisis A: It’s so funny, it had never been an option Stories have come up that you might be the culture. Change training. Change qualifications. on the table because of Prop 8 in California, growing under his watch is symptomatic of the Make our police force better, stronger, kinder, overworked, that you might not be healthy. “best government is no government” mentality and then when marriage equality was hap- Are you okay? gentler.” pening, we were going to move here [New advanced by so many conservatives today. If you Not just words to that effect but actions that A: Yes, I am fine. I did, however, lose 21, York] and we had kids already. don’t believe we need much government, you don’t would mirror those sentiments. 22 pounds to play Hedwig, and that’s the really need candidates who really want to govern. It is curious to me how the mayor and his advisers skinniest I’ve been in 25 years. Q: So, the rumors that you and your Receiving a public paycheck to cut ribbons on the – primarily Chief Administrative Officer Rob Perry partner David Burtka will get hitched Neil Patrick Harris departs the “Hedwig” cast on Aug. 17. Another Tony winner, Anthony Rannells (Book of new grocery store or to recognize Arbor Day is a – failed to see all that would be gained by the mayor Q: How did you do that? Did you have a this year are not true? Mormon, Girls), takes over the lead role. much easier gig. taking charge. Truly taking charge. trainer or coach? A: It’s just not something that’s on our But easy isn’t in the job description for the Every action taken by the mayor to date has been A: I had a trainer to figure out how to lose radar because we have been together this long in Q: So on that, if you were not doing entertainment, $109,000 job at the top of the City Hall food a reaction. It wasn’t a secret the DOJ was slicing and the weight in the right way. And I did a lot of cardio this committed relationship anyway. what do you think you might have ended up doing? chain. When your police chief rehires the former dicing its way through the police department. That training. That just seemed practical because I was And yes, things have been so busy and great work commander of the SWAT unit that DOJ says was alone begged for the mayor to get out in front of the A: It’s a good question; I wanted to be a puppeteer, going to be doing this show and I needed the breath wise, and there’s just so much everyday stuff that guilty of excessive force, then puts that man in mess and do some chopping of his own. Yet, instead but that’s kind of entertainment. Or I might control because I was singing a lot, and I needed to it seems to stop and plan something like that at this charge of ending excessive force, people want to of booting former Chief Ray Schultz to the curb, design theme park or attractions, or an Imagineer know that I could put myself through those physical point would be shoehorning it into … “we’re free for know why. Berry let Schultz retire. Instead of visibly working to would be a great gig for me. But that seems sort of paces. And then I just pretty much stopped eating these six days, quick, let’s go to Hawaii” … I don’t When fathers ask you why your cops shot their shake up APD, he sat back. Waited. Quietly, for the entertainment-ish as well. at a certain time at night. I would stop eating know, it just seems like it would be too fast. sons without good cause, you owe them an answer most part. around 6 or 7. Q: You were a famous child actor. Did you always only the city’s top leader can provide. It’s baffling. For all that Berry has done well, Q: You mentioned your kids. What’s it like for you have the urge to entertain people? Our mayor seems more afraid of talking to his what will stand out in most people’s minds now is Q: What is one of your qualities people don’t really to be a father? A: I’ve always had a great desire to witness people know? people than his people are of talking to APD. his mystifying handling – or nonhandling – of the A: I wish I could see more of my kids. And I am sure being entertained. So, if that’s something I’m A: I don’t know if that’s a good quality, but I get Without a venue where people can talk, people are troubled police department. David wishes I could see more of them as well … He doing myself, telling a joke on a stage or singing bored easily. I don’t like too much repetition in my setting up their own venues where he has to listen. Seth Taylor Really. It’s a fair question: What the hell? is such an extraordinary parent … But he shouldn’t a song and having people respond to it, great. If life. I always want to reinvent the wheel. PAGE 10 • June 18, 2014 • ABQ FREE PRESS news COLUMNS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 18, 2014 • PAGE 11 ABQ Gets Middling Rank as ‘Staycation’ City The Debate Over MSG Rages You Meet the Nicest People By ABQ Free Press staff A Century After Its Invention Through a Craigslist Ad By Efrain Villa “We’re No. 36! We’re No. 36!” The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors 2014’s Best Cities That’s Albuquerque’s rank on a list of 100 U.S. Bureau, however, takes issue with WalletHub’s Dear Answer Guy: I try to read food fermentation of starch, sugar beets, y Craigslist ad living with someone needing perpetual “staycation” destinations, according to a personal methodology. for Staycations labels, but I’ve never heard of half sugar cane, or molasses. Nowadays, M read: “Seeking incubation would do to my heating bill. finance social network, WalletHub. “I noticed that there are several cities listed in the the stuff listed on them. For someone you can buy a pound of the stuff from drama-free room- Her first words to me were, “Can I see Rank City Recreation Food & Rest & Weather trying to live a natural lifestyle, are Amazon.com for $6.54. Or, if you want to continue sports fan analogy: Phoenix metro area,” said Heather Briganti, ACVB’s Name Activities Entertainment Relaxation mate to share spa- the bathroom?” As soon as we stepped “We were robbed! We were robbed!” senior communications and tourism manager. there some things, such as MSG, that MSG arrived in America in the early cious, fully furnished through the bathroom door, she took a WalletHub, which rates everything financial – “In the weather ranking, Phoenix is ranked as 95 1 Buffalo, NY 7 10 1 31 I absolutely should stay away from? 20th century with the surge of Chinese home in Uptown.” It look at the tub and said, “We’ll take it.” 2 Minneapolis, MN 4 7 51 9 immigrants. When they opened res- from the cost of nursing schools to the best credit [poorly], and all of the suburbs have numbers in the might well have said, I reminded her that she had not even 3 Cincinnati, OH 2 13 20 33 : MSG is a rather hot-button subject. taurants, the relatively subtle flavors cards – compared 100 U.S. cities for the cost and 50s. And Albuquerque’s weather ranking is 62. 4 Pittsburgh, PA 32 4 6 16 “Seeking psychopath seen the room or told me how much she A Good, bad, can kill you, won’t of Mandarin cuisine were lost on the 5 Portland, OR 14 6 45 7 to freeload, birth in could pay in rent. And “we”? She looked quality of a staycation using data from the U.S. “I can tell you, as someone who just relocated palates of many Americans. To boost 6 Omaha, NE 10 29 12 8 bother you at all, etc. Some people re- my bathtub and/or stash severed body confused, so I continued, “In your e-mail Census Bureau and a fistful of other data collectors. from the Phoenix suburbs, I’d much rather have their dish’s flavor impact, cooks started 7 New Orleans, LA 11 3 29 35 ally do seem to be much more sensitive parts in my crawl space.” you said...” “My sister sent that e-mail,” It used 20 metrics that included the number of Albuquerque’s summer weather than theirs.” 8 Tampa, FL 20 18 8 25 adding MSG – lots of it. to it than others, whether it’s safe or not. Most of the responses I received she interrupted. public golf courses and swimming pools per capita, As a recently arrived “staycationer,” Briganti said 9 Orlando, FL 39 1 3 68 Soon, people started having reactions. The research team at the Answer Guy pitched some sort of barter. One lady Removing her jacket, she revealed a the cost of maid services, and the cost of dining out. she’s enjoying the Rail Yards Market, which happens 10 Seattle, WA 8 9 73 13 The association to Chinese cuisine be- 34 Tucson, AZ 30 23 15 98 Desk came across this history of MSG said she had no money but could wake pregnant belly popping out of a midriff. It also factored in average summer weather, the every Sunday through Nov. 2. It features local food, came so strong, adverse reactions were 35 Kansas City, MO 33 27 10 90 from About.com: me up “the right way” every morning so With a smile she whispered, “Your tub number of bike paths, and the cost and availability arts and crafts, and live music. “You can really feel dubbed “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” 36 Albuquerque, NM 15 49 56 62 “Monosodium glutamate, also known I would go to work “relaxed and unload- is perfect for birthing.” That encounter of movies, live performances, beauty salons, spas, the creative soul of the city at this event,” she said. 37 Boston, MA 34 15 80 43 as sodium glutamate, is the sodium and “Peking Duck Syndrome” – after the 38 Scottsdale, AZ 37 24 53 58 ed.” I thought about it but then deleted ended with me calling a taxi to drive zoos and shopping. She’s also been struck by the national attention salt of glutamic acid, one of the most famous dish that is now the national dish 39 San Francisco, CA 25 12 81 64 of China – even though Peking itself has her e-mail based on her inattention to her back to her sister’s house to birth WalletHub’s weather score for a city was Albuquerque is getting for its brewpub scene. 90 N. Las Vegas, NV 91 83 74 44 abundant naturally occurring non- been renamed Beijing. detail; I specifically stated in my ad that another day. calculated by using that city’s difference in average Items that might have pushed the Duke city higher 91 Fort Worth, TX 75 59 91 99 essential amino acids.” It goes on to say I had not been to work in years. 92 Houston, TX 87 69 59 87 The Mayo Clinic reports that the syn- temperature for July 15 and its “ideal” temperature on the WalletHub list had they been included, she said, that there are four basic tastes – sweet, Another respondent sent a dark, of 75 degrees, average precipitation for July 15, and are the Routes Bicycle Rentals and Tours’ chile bike 93 Gilbert, AZ 100 72 58 54 sour, salty and bitter. drome’s symptoms include headache 94 Jersey City, NJ 94 74 85 44 (sometimes called MSG headache); grainy, close-up picture of what I can I made a mental note average humidity for July 15. tour and the “Breaking Bad” RV Tour, as well as the 95 San Jose, CA 85 93 95 60 flushing; sweating; sense of facial only assume was either a rodent’s eyelid about what living with Albuquerque ranked highly for recreational activi- “Breaking Bad” trolley, limo and bicycle tours. 96 Fresno, CA 92 90 100 36 The association to pressure or tightness; numbness; or someone’s genitalia. The text read, ties, and narrowly beat out Boston, Scottsdale, Ariz., According to WalletHub, there is little to no reason 97 Anaheim, CA 93 96 99 14 “You need a roommate. I need a room. someone needing 98 Laredo, TX 86 73 23 100 Chinese cuisine became tingling or burning in or around the and San Francisco. The Duke City ranks as the No. 32 to stay home for the summer in Laredo, Texas, We all have needs. Need I say more?” I perpetual incubation 99 Fremont, CA 80 100 96 48 so strong, adverse mouth; rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart most populous city, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Fremont, Calif., or Chula Vista, Calif. 100 Chula Vista, CA 95 99 98 51 palpitations); chest pain; shortness of never replied; I have zero tolerance for would do to my heating bill reactions were dubbed breath; nausea; and weakness. syntax redundancy. ‘Chinese Restaurant While the concept of an MSG reaction The e-mail from a gentleman who Syndrome’ and ‘Peking is nothing new, the problem has been offered to be my protector is still in my I was a bit hesitant about allowing With Summer Comes Casinos’ Car, Truck, Motorcycle Giveaways that, over the years, studies have been inbox. “Homie, Ain’t nobody gonna mes people in my home after that. Bruce, By BILL PREVITTI Duck Syndrome’ inconclusive on whether there even is a wit u n ur stuff if Im der. Beleev dat. however, seemed like the perfect reaction. Some studies found short-term And i’l always be der cuz of my ankle roommate, both on paper and on the But wait, it is now generally accepted very year about this time, the marketing wizards pocket $21,000. All of these wins come via drawings. reactions when test subjects were fed bracelet.” He went on to say that he phone. He was a law student, his that there is a fifth taste, called “umami.” straight MSG. Others found no reaction was trying to do good and just needed girlfriend was in medical school, he liked Eat our area casinos roll out what they call the To put a cap on the birthday party, from 8:30 to 11 “Umami is the savory taste that occurs “big toys.” that evening, there will be a pair of $250 cash prize at all in test subjects who were fed food a chance. He signed it: “Ernesto, but u mountain biking, and he had no problem naturally in foods such as tomatoes and can call me l’il pokie.” with paying a full month’s rent as a These toys are giveaways selected as awards for drawings. containing MSG. ripe cheese,” About.com continues. “Just At ResourcesForLife.com, they take the I sometimes still wonder about damage deposit. patron loyalty – cars, boats, pickup trucks, SUVs, Isleta’s Resort & Casino calls its June promotion as eating chocolate stimulates the sweet approach that the MSG syndrome is real: Mr. Pokie. I picture him as a harder, We had almost sealed the deal over a motorcycles, and the strongest magnet of all, cash in “Rapid Riches,” and it involves its sister casino, Pal- taste receptors on our tongue, eating “Many people have experienced negative Chicano version of Gepetto, perhaps, beer in my kitchen when he mentioned bundles of up to $10,000. ace West. Through June 19, hourly drawings will net food seasoned with MSG stimulates the side effects from ingesting monosodium whittling away by the dim, striped light- in passing how much he liked my It’s good public relations, but the promotions’ top prizes of $100 to $500. On June 29, every 30 minutes glutamate or umami receptors on our glutamate. Side effects may include ing of a sparsely provisioned room. microwave. “Nothing weird, it’s just, I priority is to get people through the front door. And from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., one name will be called to tongue, enhancing the savory flavor of paralysis, inability to breathe, tingling, and I see him handcrafting an artisan have a thing for microwaves.” I put my it works. This time of year, on any given day around win $1,000. If the prize isn’t claimed in seven minutes, these foods.” swelling. Negative reactions can be so shank, or tattooing a Virgen de beer down, braced myself, and asked: sundown, there will be close to 50,000 patrons in 66 Casino-Hotel. The promotion is in its fifth year. the money is rolled over into the next drawing. That’s This is how the discovery of MSG severe that MSG consumption could be Guadalupe on his forearm. These “Like, you think they control your brain?” Albuquerque’s seven area casinos. Players who earn 1,250 points playing slots in the why this promotion is called “Rapid Rollover.” Isleta went down: deadly for some people.” thoughts comfort me. “No, don’t be ridiculous.” Here are some of the promotions now running: 30 days prior to each Monday night drawing receive patrons get in the game by earning 100 points playing In 1908, Kikunae Ikeda at Tokyo Even if you’re not seeing MSG Then I received Vivian’s e-mail. She I breathed a sigh of relief, we both The Downs at Albuquerque is giving away a an entry postcard in the mail. Postcards that are slots, table games, bingo, or poker. Imperial University isolated glutamic acid among the ingredients, many other seemed coherent and, more importantly, laughed, and I popped the cap off 2014 Ford 150 pickup. Last month, the track’s slot returned in person are placed in the drawing drum. Sandia Resort & Casino is giving away $30,000 as a new taste substance from a certain additives naturally contain MSG. These gainfully employed. I left her a voicemail another bottle for him. He took a swig casino gave away a new ruby-red Mustang. As At 7 p.m. every Monday, 20 cards are drawn, and 20 either in cash or in free play every Thursday at seaweed and named its taste “umami.” To additives include hydrolyzed vegetable asking her to call me back and stated and said, “It’s just, when I was a kid we we went to press, May’s winner was still deciding names are called. Each player takes a pod out of the 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Ten names are called each verify that ionized glutamate was respon- protein, autolyzed yeast, yeast extract, my address for reference. That same had that exact same model.” He closed whether to take the car or the cash option. drum and wins whatever prize is described inside. time, with each winner collecting $1,000. The winner sible for the umami taste, he studied the soy extracts, protein isolate, disodium evening she showed up unannounced his eyes, lost in nostalgia, and chuckled, Every Sunday at San Felipe Pueblo’s Casino Prizes range from $100 in free play to $1,000 in cash. can take the cash or accept $1,200 in free play. taste properties of other glutamate salts, inosinate and disodium guanylate. So, at my doorstep. Although she was “I still remember the smell and wailing of such as calcium, potassium, ammonium, if you’re seeing any of those ingredients Hollywood, they give away one of four mid-sized The last big Monday night winner was Duke City Winners are chosen via hot-seat calls. much younger than I expected, her those stupid kittens when I hit the power and magnesium glutamate. on a label, you’re seeing MSG. Chevrolets, one of a pair of Indian motorcycles and one resident Robert Gallagher, who took home the top Sandia’s big June promotion is its “$300,000 Sum- deep-set, bloodshot eyes made her look button.” All had the umami taste, but due to the What are the foods most likely to of three bundles of cash – $10,000 in each bundle. jackpot of $25,000 on May 12. The Tuesday Progres- mer Funds Giveaway.” From noon to 9 p.m. each old and haggard. Despite the blazing presence of other minerals, they carried contain MSG? The giveaways run through the last Sunday in June. sive Giveaway tops out at $50,000. Players need only day, 10 hot-seat names are called each hour. Each summer heat, she wore a thick winter Reach Efrain at his website an unpleasant metallic taste as well. Ehow lists the following: lunchmeats, jacket. I made a mental note about what Aimlessvagabond.com Each month going back three years, Buffalo 625 points to get an invitation. winner receives $100 in cash or free play. Monday Among those salts, sodium glutamate was frozen hamburgers, bacon, ham, canned Thunder Casino-Resort has given away three automo- Santa Ana’s Star Casino is celebrating its 21st through Thursday winners get free play; winners on the most soluble and palatable and crys- tuna and salmon, fast foods, some soft biles – from SUVs to convertibles. The giveaways occur birthday throughout the month but is zeroing in Friday, Saturday and Sunday get $100 in cash. tallized easily. Ikeda named this product drinks, iced tea mix, concentrates and Wanted: Journalism Intern on the last three Saturdays of the month. Last month, it on the day it officially opened, June 21, 1993. On June 29, Sandia’s bingo bosses are giving away monosodium glutamate and submitted a sports drinks, some granola bars, fruit ABQ Free Press is looking for CNM or UNM journalism or Starting June 21, casino visitors earning 50 points was a Chevy Malibu. This month, it’s a Chevy Camaro. an Alaskan cruise. patent to produce MSG. snacks, candy, gum and even candy bars. communications students willing to take freelance news Another casino promotion that has slipped under playing slots or table games in one day receive a 21st Historically, in Asian cuisine, the reporting and writing assignments for this newspaper. the radar among many casino watchdogs is the birthday gift of a bungee charm. At 8 p.m. June 21, Bill Previtti is a marketing consultant to several Send your questions to the Answer Guy at umami taste came from seaweed. More Email a statement of interest, writing samples and brief bio to [email protected] $25,000 and $50,000 Progressive Giveaway at Route 20 players will each win $1,000. One Star patron will Albuquerque-area casinos. recently, it has been produced by the [email protected] No phone calls, please. PAGE 12 • June 18, 2014 • ABQ FREE PRESS CIVIL RIGHTS LIVING ABQ FREE PRESS • June 18, 2014 • PAGE 13 You Have the Right to Remain The Thirsty Gardener:

Silent, etc. 4. Don’t bad-mouth the police officer Bunny Poop Rules or run away, even if you believe ABQ Free Press Staff what is happening is unreasonable. By Stephanie Hainsfurther That could lead to your arrest. he American Civil Liberties Union ompost manure before Tpublishes a guide to what people IF YOU’RE STOPPED IN Cyou spread it around. need to know if stopped by the police YOUR CAR That’s what they taught me or if police want to enter their home. 1. Upon request, show them your in Master Gardener class. It’s The advice, contained on printed driver’s license, registration, and good advice for a lot of things cards, has been distributed by the proof of insurance. In certain cases, in life, when you think about ACLU since 1997. your car can be searched without a it – gossip, unwanted advice, warrant as long as the police have gardening columns. Let it WHAT TO SAY probable cause. To protect yourself cook awhile before you start 1. What you say to the police is later, you should make it clear putting it out there. Anyway, it turns out there is always important. What you say that you do not consent to a search. an exception to that rule. Jeff can be used against you, and it can It is not lawful for police to arrest Hartzer, master of Bun- Stephanie Hainsfurther give the police an excuse to arrest you simply for refusing to consent nytown USA (a whimsically In Jeff Hartzer’s backyard, rabbits manufacture super fertilizer. you, especially if you bad-mouth a to a search. homemade rabbit warren in his police officer. 2. If you’re given a ticket, you should Albuquerque backyard), spreads wastes… Wait, what?! 2. You don’t have to answer a police sign it; otherwise you can be fresh bunny poop around his vegetable officer’s questions, but you must arrested. You can always fight the and flower gardens with abandon. For purposes of this column, rabbits show your driver’s license and case in court later. Hence, his tomatoes and herbs are are considered to be livestock. Here are registration when stopped in a car. 3. If you’re suspected of drunken growing by leaps and bounds. my rules of composting: In other situations, you can’t legally driving and refuse to take a blood, There is a reason you don’t have to be arrested for refusing to identify urine, or breath test, your driver’s compost bunny poop before digging it into • Throw green and brown stuff into a yourself to a police officer. license may be suspended. garden beds. Rabbits don’t pee where pile in part shade. ATTENTION 3. You don’t have to consent to any they poop. (Rabbit urine will burn your • You don’t need one of those fancy ABQ and Bernalillo County Residents search of yourself, your car or your IF YOU ARE ARRESTED plants just as fast as bunnies can hop.) containers you have to crank, house. If you DO consent to a OR TAKEN TO A POLICE So the stuff is pretty pure and surprisingly or even a bin. I corral my compost search, it can affect your rights STATION un-smelly. Why? I’m going to tell you, but in a four-sided wire container with later in court. If the police say they it’s not for the queasy of stomach. one removable side for easy 1. You have the right to remain silent Your Chance to help bring have a search warrant, ASK TO Rabbits are coprophagic. Look it up. shoveling. You can buy chicken wire and to talk to a lawyer before you SEE IT. But they are discerning little copro- and bend it into a circular container talk to the police. Tell the police 4. Do not interfere with, or obstruct, phages. They eat only the wet stuff. – about 10 feet of wire will do, A new senior lifestyle is coming to Rio Rancho with apartment nothing except your name and according to the city. Otters to the BioPark is here! the police – you can be arrested for it. After it dries, they turn up their little pink styles and amenities not offered in other area communities. address. Don’t give any explana- noses. Dried bunny poop has a mild, • Dampen the pile from time to time; water starts the de-comp process, IF YOU ARE STOPPED FOR tions, excuses, or stories. You can earthy smell but no offensive aroma Contact your County Commissioner by make your defense later, in court, (Jeff made me sniff it). You can simply as we all know from watching “CSI.” QUESTIONING based on what you and your lawyer scoop the dry stuff and dump it onto • Let it rot. I know some people turn it phone, e-mail, letter or in person. Let 1. It’s not a crime to refuse to answer decide is best. your soil, or dig it in if the tiny pellets over and over with a pitchfork or questions, but refusing to answer 2. Ask to see a lawyer immediately. If disturb your gardening aesthetics. The spade, but I have a job. them know you support putting the $2.5 can make the police suspicious you can’t pay for a lawyer, you have rabbits also turn it over and bury it, their • Allow the earthworms to do their million otter exhibit on the 2014 Bond about you. You can’t be arrested a right to a free one and should ask own way to compost. thing. Worms love bunny poop. merely for refusing to identify the police how the lawyer can be Why would you want to add • When it turns all brown and crum- bly, you can use it to enrich your Ballot for the ABQ BioPark Aquarium. yourself on the street. contacted. Don’t say anything bunny poop to the soil? It is very high in soil and add it to new holes for 2. Police may “pat-down” your without a lawyer. nitrogen and phosphorus, two nutrients transplants. clothing if they suspect a concealed 3. Within a reasonable time after your plants can’t do without. If you observe that little Floppy Ears weapon. Don’t physically resist, but arrest, or booking, you have the E-mail [email protected] didn’t get the message that urine and If you have any questions, the city make it clear that you don’t consent right to make a local phone call: to manure aren’t supposed to mix, you can suggests you call the Solid Waste to any further search. a lawyer, bail bondsman, a relative, or call 505-468-7000 (They don’t bite) compost before you fertilize, which will dry Management Department at 761-8100 3. Ask if you are under arrest. If you or any other person. The police may the pellets and vaporize urine over time. or Albuquerque Area Extension Master The Neighborhood is scheduled to open in are, you have a right to know why. not listen to the call to the lawyer. Let’s review the official rules of Gardeners at 243-1386. 2015, giving you time to consider how beautiful For more information you can visit composting, courtesy of the city of Please note that they do not suggest your future can be. But you must act now. Albuquerque: calling me. To arrange for Who is David Correia? Cont. from Page 6 courage to implement profound Back to the bunnies: Jeff tells me that A new information center is now open at 4500 For decades, the City of Albu- change. The few solutions offered your visit, please call www.bioparksociety.org/otters • What to compost: grass clippings, people have been composting with rab- Arrowhead Ridge Drive SE in Rio Rancho querque and APD has dodged this are insufficient responses to the leaves and twigs, shrub prunings, bit manure forever and that it’s perfectly Ashley Trujillo at accountability and has sought instead crisis. The administration refuses to (one block west of the intersection of or call us at 505-764-6291 dead plants, weeds and sod, safe and tasty to eat the vegetables and Highway 528 on Ridgecrest Drive SE). (505) 994-2266. to resolve the outrage over police courageously confront the problem sawdust and lint, hair, vegetable herbs grown from it. violence by implementing reformist of police violence and instead offers and fruit wastes. If you’d like to try bunny poop in your Reservations are now being taken for when the You can make it happen, but only if you contact measures such as shuffling leader- proposals designed only to protect garden, I know where you can get some. apartments become available for occupancy. ship, tweaking training, and creating political careers. • Do not compost: meat and fish, the Commission. Get your Bernalillo County toothless police oversight. And APD We’ve learned our lesson. Because cheese and dairy products, grease Stephanie Hainsfurther washes her hands has kept killing people. most of our elected officials won’t do or fat, oil or salad dressings, bones, frequently. Contact her at Stephanie@ friends or family to do it too. Once again we find ourselves with what’s right, this popular social justice wood ashes, logs or wood freeabq.com. a city administration that lacks the movement will do it instead. branches, diseased plants, pet PAGE 14 • June 18, 2014 • ABQ FREE PRESS THEATER scenario ABQ FREE PRESS • June 18, 2014 • PAGE 15 Tina Howe’s Award-Winning ‘R&J’ and ‘Dream,’ Site Specific and Play Opens June 20 Keep in Touch Study Finds 1 in 4 Worldwide By Stephanie Hainsfurther Albuquerque Style JUNE 20-JULY 13 Is Anti-Semitic t Keshet In- enjoy their favorite kind of entertainment By Stephanie Hainsfurther By Barry Gaines PAINTING CHURCHES “There has been praise and criticism novation and or pursuit. The Adobe Theater A [of the methods used by the ADL] Ideas Center • Use a simple format for your news 9813 4th St NW within the Jewish community,” said ll across America, summertime means Shake- this month, I was release: go to ABQToDo.com, a Ber- he ADL Global 100 Index on $15, Fri-Sat at 8 pm, Sam Sokolove, executive director of the Aspeare time. Nearly 100 Shakespeare Festivals honored to rep- nalillo County-wide calendar of events. Anti-Semitism released in May by Sun at 2 pm, 898-9222 T Jewish Federation of New Mexico. “I draw crowds to view the works of the Bard of resent ABQ Free Use its format to organize the informa- the Anti-Defamation League finds that adobetheater.org think the consensus is now that these Avon: “mellifluous and honey-tongued Shake- Press on a panel tion we need about your event. Submit it 26 percent of the world’s population Jewish stereotypes exist around the speare,” as he was called by a contemporary in with other local to ABQToDo.com – then use that format laywright Howe, the author has anti-Semitic attitudes. 1598, even before his greatest works were written. print publication for the p.r. you will send to us. This idea, world, and it is concerning. We need Pof “Coastal Disturbances” The ADL interviewed more than editors. People in and it’s a great one, comes from Terry more education aimed at these attitudes.” For the past four years, Albuquerque has been and “Approaching Zanzibar,” 53,000 people in 100 countries/ the workshop represented some notable Davis, marketing director for Popejoy At the Holocaust and Intolerance ably represented by “Will Power,” the annual is concerned with the hopes, longings and disappoint- territories, a sampling representing Albuquerque arts organizations, there to Hall, which is one of the three sponsors Museum of New Mexico in Downtown summer trio of Shakespeare’s plays performed at ments of artistic people. In “Painting Churches,” Fanny 4 billion people. The questionnaire find out how to keep their organizations of ABQToDo.com. Thanks, Terry! Albuquerque, education is the focus. The Vortex Theatre. But the Vortex is thinking big Church prepares to move her senile, retired-poet husband contained statements such as: “Jews on our radar for editorial coverage and • Realize that images are not difficult “Anti-Semitism is real, it’s still these days. It is in the process of designing and Gardner into their summer home, when daughter Mags have too much power in the business calendar listings. to produce. Cell phone pics can be alive, and it’s been here forever. When constructing a new theatrical home, but, before shows up to paint their portrait. world” and “Jews are more loyal to Within about two hours of questions absolutely acceptable. You already know you look at the study, you’ll under- that space opens, “Will Power5” will become If Director Brian Hansen keeps the tension going, both Israel than to the countries they live and answers, we got to know each other a professional photographer or at least stand that the beauty of the Holocaust “Shakespeare on the Plaza.” physical and emotional, as he did in Mark Twain’s comedy in” and asked respondents to rate better. I found out that many of you, one person with a digital camera. Send- and Intolerance Museum is that we The Vortex Theatre and the city of Albuquerque’s “Is He Dead?” this past season, the contrast between the those statements as “probably true,” our loyal readers included, are afraid of ing an image increases your chances of use the Holocaust as a jumping-off Cultural Services Division are partnering to stage parents’ need to keep moving and the daughter’s need to rejection. You send one email, hoping it getting published. “probably false” or “don’t recognize.” place to show what ultimate hate is two of Shakespeare’s best and most accessible plays capture them as they are should prove enlightening. National ADL Director Abraham H. Photos by Alan Mitchell Photography will hit, but don’t follow up with another • When you send the image, explicitly like and what it does,” said Jennie outdoors on Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza. “Romeo “Painting Churches” stars (left to right) Becky Mayo, Ray Orley and Michelle Foxman called the study “the broadest Boehler, directed by Brian Hansen at The Adobe. Photo by George A. Williams. because you don’t want to pester us. state that we have permission to use it Negin, the museum’s president and Juliet,” the ever-popular story of “a pair of Ed Chavez as Puck prepares to bedevil the lovers: (left to right) Sage Hughes, Augus- You’ve been trained (by us) never to call and tell us who the originator is for the public opinion survey of attitudes of the board. “We educate young star-crossed lovers,” is the quintessential treatment of tus Pedrotty, Emma Boisselle and Paul Hunton in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” or text. You think there’s only one way image credit. toward Jews around the world ever people with facts about the world’s the power of young love in a hostile atmosphere. “A ONE-WOMAN SHOW, conducted.” Jennifer Lister. There was a problem hearing some of to write a news release. Sending photos • The size must be: 300 dpi resolu- genocides, not just the Holocaust, Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a companion piece, and other images seems complicated tion AND at least 1 MB; talk to your Critics of the study’s methodology the actors, but no trouble hearing the airplanes above ONE-TIME ONLY and show them what they can do as written at virtually the same time as “R&J.” “Dream” and scary. graphics person or photographer. have plenty to quarrel with: primarily and the lonesome train whistle during the second young people to nip hate in the bud.” also explores the mystery and magic of love but ends lso at The Adobe and with a similar theme is “King You found out some things about us, • Send all events listings, images and that the study dwells on stereotypes act. A brief rainfall stopped the opening performance happily. Billy Trabaudo will direct “R&J,” and David ALaz” by Santa Fe actress Susana Guillaume. Grab too: that we love hearing from you. That inquiries regarding the arts and enter- of Jewish people that are uniquely Stephanie Hainsfurther is associate editor for 10 minutes and left a dangerously slippery stage. Richard Jones will direct “Dream.” one of the 95 seats avail- we are drowning in email. We value tainment section to me: Stephanie@ Western and may not exist in every for ABQ Free Press. Contact her at There was no attempt to return. able; this performance is Jones, co-founder of The Vortex almost 40 years ago, SUNDAY, JUNE 22 courtesy above all else in our correspon- freeabq.com society. [email protected] spoke of some of the innovations to be found this summer. On the other hand, in 2006, Director David Nava and expected to sell out. dence with you. Your events and other • If I have responded to your query KING LAZ “One of the features of this Mayor Martin Chavez welcomed Guillaume was born to community outreach projects are the with a question or request, and you have festival is that members of the a full house to the recently English parents and grew up in The Adobe Theater, lifeblood of our arts and entertainment not heard from me again, you may call France. “King Laz” tells of her 9813 4th St NW acting company appear in both opened outdoor amphitheater of sections. or text me at (505) 301-0905. most calamitous year when 7 pm, $15, 898-9222 plays, … offering the actors a the Albuquerque Art and His- Here’s a crash course in keeping your DON’T: she returned to Europe to care (weekdays), rare opportunity to work as tory Museum for the American arts organization on our radar. • Be nasty. (You know who you are.) for her aging parents. adobetheater.org a repertory company of the Shakespeare Project’s production of DO: One participant said at the end of the kind that Shakespeare himself William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado • Read the publication and note the workshop, “Thank you for the insights worked in, and it offers the About Nothing.” It was a beautiful JUST SHOOT ME various forms in which we report events. into your jobs. That, to me, was the audience the chance to see indi- evening in every sense. But it did They are: Features (one-of-a-kind or fascinating part.” elieve it or not, Mar- newsworthy events within our two-week Rest assured that we too understand vidual actors stretch themselves not become a regular event. Bsha Norman’s Pulit- publication period; the next period is the pressures you face and the competi- in parts small and large, tragic The prospects of this summer’s zer Prize-winning play, July 2-July 16); Briefs (highlights of tion you have out there. We have an and comic,” he said. event are most promising. Jones “’night, Mother,” about painted this picture: “The stage of other interesting events within the same oversupply of arts and entertainment This means, for example, that a depressed daughter publication period); Calendar pages here in Albuquerque. Your organization the same actors will play the Albuquerque Civic Plaza offers an who announces that she overhead cover against the elements, (event listings); and this column (news must rise above the rest and reach out domineering father and thwarted will kill herself (that’s to us in a memorable way. The how-to lighting and sound. Audience will or editorial on some aspect of arts daughter in both plays. not a spoiler), is a real and entertainment). Determine which is simple: Keep in touch. sit on chairs on the stage, and actors As Jones explains, these audience pleaser. The category best suits your event or news. will perform in their midst, in a productions will feel familiar. daughter’s tragic life is • Notice that we cover EVENTS. We Stephanie Hainsfurther is associate editor ‘thrust’ configuration that resembles “This will be Shakespeare by believable, and so are don’t write extensive profiles of people for ABQ Free Press. Reach her at New Mexicans for New Mexi- the theater of Shakespeare’s time. As her reasons for wanting or businesses. We just want to tell [email protected]. Martin Andrews and Paul Hunton as Mercutio and cans, not a group of Anglophiles the sun goes down over City Hall, to commit suicide. The people where they can go right now to Tybalt, in the fight scene from “Romeo and Juliet.” THROUGH JUNE 29 descending on the Plaza to bring the plaza will be airy and cool.” ending, announced at the ‘NIGHT, MOTHER’ culture to the masses. Half the There is a desire to bring a larger beginning, is inevitable. FRIDAY, JUNE 20 – Popular local actors Ninnette actors are Hispanic. So are many of and more varied audience that comes to Aux Dog Theatre, SUNDAY, JULY 13 S. Mordaunt as mother the crew and festival staff.” enjoy Shakespeare, not to endure him. 3011-15 Monte Vista Thelma and Lori Stewart as Blvd NE, Nob Hill I can remember two outdoor SHAKESPEARE ON “This is ‘date night’ theater, not On the Air daughter Jessie should pair $18-22, Fri-Sat at 8 pm, some forbidding culture event,” Watch our arts segment on The Morning productions that exposed the THE PLAZA beautifully. As if the family Sun at 2 pm, 254-7716, Jones said. Brew with Larry Ahrens, Tuesday peril and the promise of Shakespeare The Vortex Theatre, 2004 drama onstage isn’t enough auxdog.com outdoors. In the summer of 2000, 1/2 Central SE (facing Buena mornings at 7:32 on Public Access Barry Gaines has covered Albuquerque for an actress to carry, La Entrada Park in Corrales was the Vista) Thursdays through Stewart is directed by her Channel 27 and later on YouTube. theater for the past 13 years. He is a profes- setting for a production of “R&J” by Sundays at 7:30 pm, $5-15, father, local actor/filmmaker Michael L. Miller. Pictured: Co-host Amber Hendren and The Southwest Repertory Theater holdmyticket.com, 347-8600, sor emeritus at UNM and administrator of Ninette S. Mordaunt (left) and Lori Stewart play mother and daughter in ABQ Free Press columnist Efrain Villa. Company under Artistic Director vortexabq.com, cultureabq.com the American Theater Critics Association. “’night, Mother” at Aux Dog, directed by Michael L. Miller. Photo composite Photo by Stephanie Hainsfurther. by Russell Maynor. 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silky sounds of La Santa Cecilia and Mala FRIDAY, JUNE 20 JUNE 24-JULY 8 he 2014 Best Latin Rock Album winners Maña, Albuquerque’s all-female percus- Tfor their latest, “Someday New,” La Def-i & Precept Shows at SISTER sion band, which switches instruments SPOTLIGHTS: WEEKEND OF JUNE 20-22 Album Release Party 407 Central Ave NW, 242-4900, sisterthebar.com Santa Cecilia dedicated their award to all of like musical chairs. They make crowds of ArtBar by Catalyst Club Inc., 119 Gold SW the undocumented workers in the United Friday: Comedy & Dance 9 pm, $5 for Members/$10 for Non-Members June 24, $10, 8 pm, C-Rayz Walz-Scarub all ages move as one. States. (gets you a one-month membership), Annual June 26, $5, 9 pm, Ralph White (Bad Livers)- Interviewing the band on the phone, I memberships available at the door, Bill Daniel (Who Is Gonzo Texino)-Derek “They’re an activist band. They’re very could hear their excitement about jam- NORTH FOURTH NIGHT LIVE! Comedy sketches by Equilibrium Theater catalystclubnm.org Caterwaul committed to different things,” said Tom Company, and BVD DOES BROADWAY: Dances to musical favorites by June 27, $7, 9 pm, Bass Therapy ming out here. They talked about their Frouge, principal of Avokado Artists, the Buen Viaje Dance Company JUNE 20-JULY 6 July 2, $5, 10 pm, Gypsy Hawk-Scattered musical influences and how they range N4th Theater, 4904 4th St NW Hamlet-Black Maria promoter bringing La Santa Cecilia to shows at LAUNCHPAD June 20-28, Friday and Saturday, 7:00 pm, $10 suggested donation, Reservations: 345-2872, July 5, $5, 8 pm, Shoulder Voices-Sad Baby from blues, to Rancheras and boleros. 618 Central Ave SW, 764-8887, Albuquerque on June 22. vsartsnm.org Wolf-Red Light Cameras-Hounds Low When you hear their cover of The Beatles’ launchpadrocks.com, closed Mondays By different things, Frouge means July 8, $5, 9 pm, Little Tybee-Young Lungs- “Strawberry Fields,” you’ll believe they important things, political things – real Saturday: Comedy Barney Lopez (DJ Set) have a wide range of influences. Their June 20, $7, 9:30 pm, Cowboys & Indian- things such as immigration rights, marriage Wildewood-Anthony Leon & The Chain roots were watered with song and dance. DANCE equality and global peace. OH, SUSANA! June 21, 9 pm, The Blue Hornets-Pawnshop Members of the band told me, “We’ve Posterboys double-CD release party It’s easy then to see why this kind of band The Box Performance Space, 100 Gold Ave SW all been in love with music since we were This original comedy takes a look at what it truly means to be a citizen of the 47th state June 22, $5, 8:30 pm, Lycus (CA)-Iceolus-Oryx would be coming to our kind of town, to June 24, $15, 7 pm, The Menzingers – kids; it was a tradition in our homes.” (which also happens to be our national ranking in education). Conceived and directed by play their kind of music, to get our collec- Lemuria-Pup-Cayetana Singer Marisol “La Marisoul” Hernandez fronts La Santa (Don’t ask me who said what; they insist Cody Dove, an alumnus of Second City. Through June 28; check show times. tive hearts beating. 9 pm, $17.50, 404-1578, theboxabq.com June 25, $8, 8 pm, The Supervillains-Mondo Cecilia, a Mexican-American band named after the patron on being interviewed en masse.) Vibrations-Abandon The Midwest Not so easy for Frouge to get them here, saint of music. Photo by Humberto Howard. SUNDAY, JUNE 22 Consider this performance an open June 26, $5, 9:30 pm, Cattalo CD release perhaps. “I had to find other gigs to make Saturday: Music party-Bellemah-Klondykes-AJ Woods LA SANTA CECILIA with invitation to “anyone that wants to come it work for them to get them here,” he said June 27, $5, 8 pm, *Shoggoth-Laughing Dog- have a great time, dance, laugh,” said the Black Maria-Econarchy -Torn Between Worlds when I asked him about his moves and deci- Theatre – I am willing to lose MALA MAÑA MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY band. Yes, all of them. James A. Little Theater, 1060 Cerrillos Road, *Jamie Trujillo Fundraiser Show sions. He was willing to work as hard as necessary the seats,” he said. National Hispanic Cultural June 28, $8-10, 7:30 pm, Soul Pride Four! Center, 1701 4th Street SW Santa Fe (NM School for the Deaf) to get LSC from LA to ABQ. It is highly likely nobody Boasting a long and fabled career that The return of tha New New Super Heavy 7 pm, $17-27, 724-4771, Carlos Contreras is an Albuquerque author, “I personally think it’s gonna be a killer show – we will sit down on the seats they has produced songs like “Wildfire” and Bboy Funk! All Element Hiphop Celebration nhccnm.org artist and activist. Special Guests: Rob Nasty, StarChildLaRock, are even putting down the dance floor in the Journal paid for. Dance you will, to the “Carolina in the Pines,” multiple-Grammy nominee Murphey has evolved from an BAMM, Zulu Kingz, XFRX DJAYS early Outlaw Country pioneer into a clas- June 29, $5, 7:30 pm, Inhuman Hands-Fight- sic country artist whose artistry spans four ing The Villain-Seconds To End-Bear: The Nightmare-December Deceive decades and many musical genres. The JUNE 21-22 Monkees, Flatt & Scruggs, Lyle Lovett and July 2, $8, 9 pm, Ash Borer -Hell (OR)-Hanta- Predatory Light-Father Of The Flood many others have recorded his songs. ANNUAL CHOREOGRAPHERS’ SHOWCASE Summer Jazz Nights Lure Regional Talent July 3, $4, 9:30 pm, Fire To The Rescue-The 7:30 pm, $29-59, brownpapertickets.com Keshet Center for the Arts, 4121 Cutler Ave NE Howlin’ Wolves-Ballistic Batz-Fade the Sun- Dances performed in styles from Contempo- BY MATTHEW IRWIN Danger Lines rary to Ballet Afrique, including the newest Sunday: Film July 5, $5, 9 pm, Roadrunner Records Pres- work by guest choreographer Vladimir ents: The Horned God-Vale of Miscreation- CITIZEN KOCH Conde Reche. hen they’re not on tour, local jazz musicians of jazz workshops. Outpost takes Thursday Nights off Carrion Kind-The Ground Beneath-Left To Rot The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm, $15 general, $8 students/ have become rather accustomed to playing bars, during the festival. July 6, $13, 7:30 pm, Touché Amoré-Tigers W Koch Brothers bust unions. Is the labor-backed Democratic Party next? seniors, at the door or brownpapertickets.com, Jaw-DADS restaurants and hotel lobbies. Fans strain to hear them “We have very good crowds, a dedicated audience,” 4 pm and 8 pm, $5-8, 255-1848, guildcinema.com 224-9808, keshetdance.org over the clatter of dishes and the chatter of Route 66 Guralnick says. “We’ve have had a lot of national acts JUNE 21-JULY 30 enthusiasts. [at the Thursday Jazz Nights] but many local artists as FIESTAS, FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Enter the Thursday Jazz Nights at Outpost Perfor- well. That’s very important. These are people who have shows at LOW SPIRITS 2823 2nd St NW, info & tickets: lowspiritslive.com mance Space. This year-round series dedicates the made their life playing jazz. They tour, and they come JUNE 27-29 summer months (June 19 to Aug. 14) to local musicians. back here.” June 21, 11:15 am, Pabst Blue Ribbon Art NM ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR “There are not that many venues where they can be BOOKS SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Show-Mr. Right and the Leftovers-Gilded Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex at Expo New heard in a listening kind of environment,” says Tom Matthew Irwin has covered the arts in their various forms for Cage Burlesk & Varieté-Swag-Giveaways- Mexico LEAVING TINKERTOWN Guralnick, Outpost’s director. “[Outpost] is an intimate publications such the Austin Chronicle, American Theatre, BOOK SIGNINGS AT BOOKWORKS Drink specials 220 artists, demonstrations, food, ample Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Free, bkwrks. The Albuquerque Center for Spiritual Living, June 24, 9 pm, Cold Country -Sean Lucy and parking. venue, seating 160 people. It’s a listening room. People art ltd., ABQ Arts & Entertainment, frieze magazine, High com 2801 Louisiana Blvd NE Friends-Cali Shaw Duo Fri 10-9, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, $6, under 12 Free, come to listen.” Country News, Magnet Magazine, the Texas Observer, and June 24, 7 pm, Katy Butler*, “Knocking on Book reading by Tanya Ward Goodman and June 25, 9 pm, Possessed By Paul James- nmartsandcraftsfair.org Going on 19 years, Thursday Jazz Nights have the Santa Fe Reporter. Heaven’s Door” live music to benefit the Alzheimer’s Associa- Hellbound Glory JULY 19 become a consistent and legend-making occasion for *This event will be held at The Center for tion. June 26, 9 pm, Red Light Cameras-Ugly 7 pm, $10 at the door or online at brownpaper- Robot-The Spanish Dogs all forms of jazz, from avant-garde to traditional. The Spiritual Living, 2801 Louisiana Blvd NE ROUTE 66 SUMMERFEST THURSDAYS, JUNE 19 – AUG. 14 June 29, 3 pm tickets.com. June 27, $10, 9 pm, EMA-Mas Ysa , Scott Graham, “Canyon Historic Nob Hill, Central Avenue (Girard to seven-week summer series, which features two bands July 3, $7, 9 pm, The Donkeys-Train Conduc- Sacrifice” Washington) a night, launches June 19 with What Goes Around: OUTPOST 19TH ANNUAL SUMMER JAZZ July 1, 7 pm, Kate Payne, “The Hip Girl’s tor-Holy Glories CLUBS & PUBS Several stages of live performances, food THURSDAY NIGHTS Guide to the Kitchen,” with pickling demo July 5, $7, 9 pm, Wagogo-Nosotros A Dave Holland Quintet Tribute Project, honoring the trucks, the Route 66 Car Show and Neon July 10, 6 pm, Lucy Lippard, “Undermining” July 11, 9 pm, The Porter Draw-The BlueBird prolific jazz bassist/composer, and Busy McCarroll, who Albuquerque’s Tracey Whitney appears at The Outpost on Thursday, June Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Cruise, Cork and Tap Beer and Wine Garden, July 20, 3 pm, Betsy Chasse, “Tipping Sacred Specials-Peg Leg Joe 26. Photo courtesy of Tracey Whitney. $10-15, 268-0044, outpostspace.org shopping in Nob Hill’s unique stores, The leans her vocals against a smooth coastal-jazz sound. Cows” Carlos the Tall July 18, 9 pm, An Evening with The With- Mother Road Market, free kids’ activities, a Guralnick says the occasion reflects on Albuquer- July 22, 7 pm, Mira Jacob, “Sleepwalker’s Tractor Brewing Company, Wells Park Tap drawals June 19: What Goes Around; Busy McCarroll Canine Cabana, and more; que’s robust jazz history (Benny Daniels, Bobby Shew, Beenhouwer on bass and Rodolfo Gonzalez on flute. June 26: Tracey Whitney; Tierra Sonikete Guide to Dancing” Room, 1800 4th St NW July 22, $8, 9 pm, Bob Log III-Get Action!-The Local musician with guitar, part of Thirsty 2-10:30 pm, Free. Pancho Romero and Steve Smith, to name a few), “There have been legends who have played here, July 29, 7 pm, Alicia Gaspar de Alba, “Un- Howlin’ Wolves July 3: Lewis Winn Alpha Cats; Kanoa Kaluhiwa Quartet Thursdays. July 27, $8, 8 pm, James Wallace & The bringing out some of the region’s best-known talent, framing the Bad Woman” AUGUST 9 local players and players on their way up,” Guralnick July 10: Robert Lah Quartet featuring Lori Michaels; Asher July 31, 7 pm, Jo-Ann Mapson, “Owen’s 8-10 pm, Free, 243-6752, getplowed.com Naked Light including Tierra Sonikete, Cathryn McGill and Transit says. “There are a lot of great musicians here.” Barreras Quintet Daughter” July 30, 9 pm, AJ Woods-Drew Kennedy- DOWNTOWN SUMMERFEST Latin Jazz Ensemble. Sonikete blends flamenco and The Thursday Jazz Nights also anchor Outpost’s July 31: Transit; Milton Vilarubia’s MV3 Russell James Pyle Downtown, Central Ave jazz music with guitarist Joaquin Gallegos at the helm. summer season, which includes the ninth annual New Sheila E, Grammy-nominated singer, drum- August 7: Dan Dowling Quartet; Cathryn McGill mer and percussionist, will perform. Food, McGill’s vocals have a strong gospel sound. And Mexico Jazz Festival, July 11-27, hosting “major talent” August 14: John Rangel Trio; Lennie Tischler’s Freedom Work shopping, children’s activities and local Transit features the much-lauded performers Maud at venues all around Albuquerque, as well as a number artisans. 5-10:30 pm, Free. PAGE 18 • June 18, 2014 • ABQ FREE PRESS EVENTS EVENTS ABQ FREE PRESS • June 18, 2014 • PAGE 19 CALENDAR CALENDAR AUGUST 23 telling “summer stories” featuring the birds Wednesday, July 2, 11 am Thursday, August 21, 5-8:30 pm JUNE 27-AUGUST 29 Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, northern and central New Mexico. Meteo- of summer. Free. Free Wednesday: Film Series 3rd Thursday: Chatter at the Museum A Midsummer Night’s Dream NEW IDEAS, SAME ARTIST rologists from the NWS will teach the basics WESTSIDE SUMMERFEST Thursday, September 18, 5-8:30 pm Join us for a three-part series of films by The Museum will continue its successful PATIO MUSIC SERIES Sunday, July 6, Romeo and Juliet of severe local storms including thunder- Cottonwood Drive between Old Airport Road 3rd Thursday: Native American Bolo Ties acclaimed documentary filmmakers, Albert partnership with Chatter, Albuquerque’s own Prairie Star Restaurant & Wine Bar, 288 Prai- Thursday, July 10, A Midsummer Night’s Dream THROUGH JULY 3 storms, flash flood, downburst winds, and and Ellison Drive rie Star Rd, Santa Ana Pueblo Listen to a gallery talk by jeweler Eugene and David Maysles (“Gimme Shelter,” “Grey chamber music collective. Chatter will per- Saturday, July 12, Romeo and Juliet (no per- JESSAMYN LOVELL more. Members of the program provide a Free kids’ activities, a variety of food trucks, a Nelson, whose work is featured in the exhibi- Gardens”). This month’s featured film, “Run- form five different classical music selections (505) 867-3327, mynewmexicogolf.com formance on Friday) valuable service to government agencies, market with local artisans and neighborhood June 27, Daigle Band Pacific Exhibits, 215 Gold Ave SW tion. Make your own “bolo tie” to wear, and ning Fence,” depicts the long struggle by the of their choosing in conjunction with the Sunday, July 13, A Midsummer Night’s Dream See one of Lovell’s photo works from the the general public and broadcast media. The businesses, and more. The headlining artist, enjoy the music of Albuquerque band, Cow- artists, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, to build exhibition. The performances will take place July 11, JeeZ La WeeZ information can save lives! Morris and the Day and Time, will take the July 18, SWAG Trio JUNE 20-JULY 13 “Domestic Landscapes” series by walking boys and Indian in the amphitheater. Free. a 24-mile fence of white fabric over the hills simultaneously in different Museum spaces. by it while glancing in the window. This is 2 pm, Free, (505) 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com stage from 9-10:30 pm. of California, disappearing into the Pacific July 25, The Gruve PAINTING CHURCHES not a traditional gallery space. Free. Event is 5 - 10:30 pm, Free. JUNE 19-SEPTEMBER 3 Ocean. Free. Friday, August 22, 6-8 pm August 1, Frankly Scarlet Adobe Theater; see Theater Briefs on page 14 Thursday, July 17, 5-8:30 pm Artist Lecture: Christo and Jeanne-Claude – August 8, DCN Project CHRISTO & JEANNE-CLAUDE: THE TOM for information. THROUGH AUGUST 10 Call for artists FILM 3rd Thursday: Play Two Works in Progress August 15, Judge Bob and the Hung Jury GOLDEN COLLECTION Fusion Theatre Company performs an origi- Join us for a special evening with one of the August 29, The Real Matt Jones DEAR ERIN HART The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, JUNE 27- JULY 20 DEADLINE: AUGUST 29 JUNE 21-JUNE 27 nal production of “Princess Marisol & the most influential artists of our time. Christo Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old 19th & Mountain Rd NW JUNE 28 Moon Thieves,” a 40-minute musical about a and his late wife and collaborator Jeanne- ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Pecos Trail, Santa Fe CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - MUSEUM Think of your favorite landmark…the one KIMO THEATRE FILM SERIES princess who attempts to recover the moon Claude are best known for their monumental Desert Rose Playhouse, 6921 Montgomery Blvd Artist Jessamyn Lovell’s identity was sto- PHOTO COMPETITION building or bridge or national monument “ABQ’S GOT TALENT!” COMPETITION KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave NW from a pair of mischievous musicians. Also projects that temporarily transform urban NE (in the Optic Expressions shopping center) len by a woman named Erin Hart. She did The National Museum of Nuclear Science that leaves you in awe no matter how many South Broadway Cultural Center, John Lewis $5-7, 768-3544, KiMoTickets.com Sunday, July 20, 2 pm. Free with Museum and rural landscapes in places as varied British comedy is a unique, laugh-out-loud a photo essay about it, including images of & History will host a photo art exhibit that times you see it. Now imagine that landmark Theatre, 1025 Broadway SE admission. as New York City, Paris, Japan, California mix of satire, slapstick and glittering one- the thief. Free. (505) 982-1338, invites members of the community to share temporarily wrapped and bound in a fabric Vocalists competition, apply on the day of the June 21, 7 pm, Kevin Spacey Retrospective: Wednesday, August 6, 11 am and Colorado. This lecture will feature two liners. Bean’s hilarious comedy received cccasantafe.org their photographic talent and eye for every- drape. While the exact look of the land- event, $10 fee. Judges will select 15 finalists “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” Free Wednesday: Film Series upcoming projects, “Over the River, Project 5-star reviews from every London newspaper thing that is science, technology, engineering, mark is no longer “visible,” its essence still eligible for cash prizes to sing in that night’s June 25, 7 pm, Marilyn Monroe: “How to Join us for a three part series of films by for the Arkansas River, Colorado” and “The and was the hit of the 2012 Broadway season. art and mathematics (STEaM). The “Atomic remains, only now you look at it in a different performance. To enter: cabq.gov/sbcc Marry a Millionare” acclaimed documentary filmmakers, Albert Mastaba, Project for the United Emirates.” $10-12, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm, STEaM Photography Show” exhibition will light. This is the inspiration of many of the 7 pm, $3 with canned donation to The Storehouse, TOURS June 27, 8 pm, Friday Fright Nights: “The and David Maysles (“Gimme Shelter,” “Grey Reservations required; more details to follow. [email protected] display photography ranging from the literal works of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, and the $5 otherwise, call 311, cabq.gov/sbcc Werewolf of London” (1935) Gardens”). This month’s featured film, engineering feats of the Great Wall of China Albuquerque Museum is delighted to present JUNE 28-29, JULY 26-27 “Islands,” showcases the artists’ project to Wednesday, September 3, 11 am JUNE 29 JULY 11-AUGUST 3 and the Great Pyramid of Giza, to the abstract THROUGH AUGUST 4 a sweeping collection of their work. surround eleven scrub-pine islands with 6.5 Free Wednesday: Film Series BaD Tour 2.0 interpretation of science as seen through a With museum admission, 243-7255, TITANIC THE MUSICAL million square feet of bright pink fabric in the Join us for a three-part series of films by COLUMBIAN DINNER PARTY No explanation needed, but new bells and plant experiencing photosynthesis. THE AUTEURS FILM SERIES cabq.gov/museum Musical Theatre Southwest, MTS Black Box Biscayne Bay, Florida. (57 minutes) acclaimed documentary filmmakers, Albert El Pollo Real Colombiano, whistles have been added. Any individual, from a professional pho- CCA Cinematheque, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Performance Space, 6320-B Domingo NE and David Maysles (“Gimme Shelter,” “Grey 600 Louisiana Blvd SE ABQ Trolley Co., Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio tographer to a student with a camera phone, Santa Fe The musical examines the lives of passengers Gardens”). This month’s featured film, For supporters of AMP Concerts and the Grande NW, Old Town may submit a photograph to this competi- Celebrating the work of the cinema’s es- aboard the doomed luxury liner, while the “Umbrellas,” takes a poignant, in-depth look general public. $65, Sat 1 pm, Sun 12 pm, abqtrolley.com tion/exhibition, with the hope to not only sential artists, sponsored by St John’s College ship speeds toward its fate. Winner of five at the concept and realization of the project, 6 pm, $27, ampconcerts.org, holdmyticket.com win a cash prize, but to also have their work Film Institute. Tony Awards. “Umbrellas: Joint Project for Japan and on display in a national, accredited, Smithso- June 28-30, Jean Renoir: Rules of the Game CHATTER SUNDAY: MAHLER GOES Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 4 pm, $20-$22, 265-9119, VOLUNTEERS U.S.A.” (81 minutes) nian-affiliated museum. Each entry fee is $15, July 5-7, Yasujiro Ozu: Tokyo Story GREEN, SYMPHONY #4 musicaltheatresw.com July 12-14, John Ford: The Searchers Kosmos Performance Space at the Factory on JUNE 28 and there is no limit to the number of entries July 19-21 Ingmar Bergman: Wild Strawber- MUSIC 5th, 1715 Fifth St NW JULY 27 an individual can submit. ries Chamber music, poetry and coffee, in an SKYWARN WEATHER SPOTTERS All winning entries will debut at the Na- July 26-28, Robert Bresson: Diary of a Coun- JUNE 24 informal, acoustically excellent setting. BROADWAY BABES: KAYE BALLARD, NEEDED tional Museum of Nuclear Science & History try Priest Doors open 9:30 am, $15 at the door, chat- DONNA MCKECHNIE & Placitas Community Library, 453 Highway from November 8 through January 4. Entries August 2-4, Andrei Tarkovsky: Andrei terchamber.org LILIANE MONTEVECCHI 165 (about 5 miles east of I-25 exit 242) are now being accepted online at nuclearmu- Rublev Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale SW Are you a weather watcher? The National seum.org. $8.50-9.50, film passes available, show times JULY 4 Hollywood and Broadway legends Kaye Bal- Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque is vary, (505) 982-1338, ccasantafe.org lard, Donna McKechnie and Liliane Montevec- planning a training session at the library. WYNONNA AND THE BIG NOISE chi will appear in a one-night-only gala benefit The NWS is currently recruiting volunteer MUSEUMS Balloon Fiesta Park, performance for Albuquerque Little SKYWARN weather spotters and volunteers 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE Theatre. The three performers, who co-starred for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail Multi-award-winning Wynonna Judd and JUNE 28-SEPTEMBER 21 in the Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) throughout band will perform as part of Freedom 4th, a Follies, will offer numbers both individually family-friendly celebration. NATIVE AMERICAN BOLO TIES: VINTAGE and as a group. The entire performance will 3 pm-10 pm, details at balloonfiesta.com AND MODERN ARTISTRY be accompanied by the Broadway musician The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, JULY 4-5 David Geist. The event will also feature a post- 19th & Mountain Rd NW show reception with the entertainers. Celebrating the art, history and popular THE MENZINGERS LA TRAVIATA 3 pm, $20-50, 242-4750, albuquerquelittletheatre.org culture of the bolo tie with an exhibit of 370 Launchpad, 618 Central Ave SW Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Dr, Santa Fe bolos. Worn in New Mexico for decades, the The “Rented World” CD tour, with Lemuria, “Don Pasquale” on Friday the 4th, “Carmen” bolo tie was enacted as New Mexico’s official Pup and Cayetana. on Saturday, the 5th, in glorious surroundings. THROUGH AUGUST 30 9 pm, $15, 764-8887, launchpadrocks.com neckwear in 2007. 6 pm, prices vary, full-season info and tickets: DIVORCING THE MOB With museum admission, 243-7255, (505) 986-5900, santafeopera.org Foul Play Café, Sheraton Uptown, 2600 cabq.gov/museum TERRANCE SIMIEN & THE ZYDECO EX- Louisiana Blvd NE Opening programming includes a free public PERIENCE THEATER Join Foul Play Cafe for dinner, and our new- reception on Saturday, June 28, 2:00-5:00 pm, that The Dirty Bourbon, 9800 Montgomery Blvd NE est mystery. We all know what happens when The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History will include a talk and book signing by Pardue and A rare New Orleans treat, two full sets of JUNE 19-JULY 13 you marry into the mob, but what happens Sandfield, and a trunk show of vintage and contem- dance music. when you want to get a divorce? porary bolo ties hosted by the Museum Store. 7:30 pm, $17-22, ampconcerts.org, SHAKESPEARE ON THE PLAZA Fri-Sat 7:30pm, $56.50 per person for 4-course City Plaza; see Theater Feature on Page 14. Public Programs holdmyticket.com dinner and performance. Tips and alcohol not Public Programs Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28, Performance schedule: The Museum is proud to be included. Reservations required: foulplaycafe.com; The Museum is proud to be offer- Concert Series: Chatter at the Thursday, June 19, Romeo and Juliet offering the following programs Info: 377-9593. ing the following programs based Museum PLAYING FOR CHANGE Preview Performance based around the exhibition: around the exhibition: Santa Fe Sol, Patio Stage Friday, June 20-Sunday, June 22, SEPTEMBER 17-OCTOBER 5 Chatter presents a full spectrum of chamber The “Peace Through Music” world tour in Romeo and Juliet Saturday, June 28, 2-5 pm Thursday, June 19, 5-8:30 pm music. In conjunction with the exhibition, support of their new album, “Songs Around the Wednesday, June 25, A Midsummer Night’s WICKED Public Opening: Native American Bolo Ties 3rd Thursday: Family Night the series will consider the contemporary era World,” with 10 other artists from other countries. Dream Preview Performance Popejoy Hall, UNM Main Campus Wear your bolo tie to the event! Free. Join us for an evening of family entertain- of the artists and the music they admired, $29, ticketssantafe.org, (505) 988-1234 Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27, A Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, tickets on Saturday, August 2, 2-5 pm ment. There will be hands-on activities, but also the less tangible elements of their Midsummer Night’s Dream sale beginning Friday, June 20, at 10 am. Family Fun Day: Bolo Ties make-and-take art, and story times happen- artwork including rhythms, nature, wrap- Saturday, June 28, Romeo and Juliet Tickets can be purchased at the UNM Ticket Through performances, art and gallery activi- ing in all of the Museum’s galleries. Out ping, enveloping, and disappearing. A special Sunday, June 29, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Offices and select area Albertsons locations, or ties in the exhibition, families explore the in the Museum’s amphitheater, visitors can concert of Gustav Mahler’s, Symphony #4, Thursday, July 3: Romeo and Juliet online at popejoypresents.com or unmtickets.com. art and heritage of artists who create these dance away the evening with the R&B styl- arranged for chamber orchestra, will be per- “Teen Night” To charge by phone, call (877) 664-8661 or (505) stunning bolo ties. At 3 pm enjoy a perfor- ings of Sweetlife with Sina Soul. formed in the exhibition gallery. Free. 6 pm 925-5858. Group orders for 20 or more may be mance by storyteller Sunny Dooley (Diné) placed by calling 344-1779. PAGE 20 • June 18, 2014 • ABQ FREE PRESS BOOKS FILM ABQ FREE PRESS • June 18, 2014 • PAGE 21 ‘Backlands’ is Back Story to Novel Examines Pursuit of ‘Anita’ Recounts Sexual Harassment by Clarence Thomas Author’s Crime Novels Artistic Achievement By Stephanie Hainsfurther don’t know why the filmmakers of violence, and bomb threats against her of the male senators in that room were reviewing BY LESLIE DORAN BY WOLF SCHNEIDER I“Anita: Speaking Truth to Power” home and the University of Oklahoma how they had behaved toward female staffers, and began Anita Hill’s story with the re- College of Law where she taught, and wondering whether those behaviors would come acklands” Matt Kerney is 8 years old in the aggie corded phone call from Ginni Thomas, eventually had to leave her job there back to bite them, too? “Bis the 1930s as “Backlands” opens in Las MShipstead’s the wife of Supreme Court Justice when the college administration made Hill cites the support she got from feminist men stunning second second novel Cruces, where Emma’s health is Clarence Thomas, to Hill one morning it clear the controversy surrounding and women as a sustaining factor in her decision to novel, “Astonish in a trilogy of deteriorating. Patrick and his son are in 2010. In it, Ms. Thomas asks Hill her was no longer welcome. embrace her “new normal” in her initially unwanted Me,” is about a historical fiction not close. When Matt gets a horse, and when she is going to finally apologize Hill is credited with outing the practice role. Moving forward, she is now on the faculty of dancer coming by Santa Fe for telling lies about Thomas’ husband. his father helps train him at the ranch, to terms with of sexual harassment in the workplace Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy author Michael they find they have something they the extent of her At best, the phone call is an interesting, and beginning the national discourse on and Management. McGarrity, who can share. Despite this connection, talent and the life even downright weird, footnote to the the subject that continues today. Testimonials from prominent feminists like Letty began his writing father and son have a complicated, paths available to real drama. At worst, it is a distraction There were surprises for me in the Cottin Pogrebin, Gloria Steinem and Jill Abramson career in 1996 sometimes strained, relationship her. Anyone who strives for a goal that’s from the compelling tale this docu- film. Four female witnesses present are interspersed throughout this documentary, and by creating hero throughout the story. out of reach will find something to relate mentary lays open. to back up Hill’s claims were never film clips from ceremonies honoring Hill are shown. Kevin Kerney in to in her pathos. Whether you lived through the called to testify. The complete baffle- Those affirmations are hardly necessary to his crime fiction book, “Tularosa.” It extraordinary weekend of televised ment of the male senators seemed false underscore the importance of her actions and was nominated for an Anthony Award Q: You’ve said you are drawn to char- Senate hearings in 1991, or want to to me: Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.) ongoing activism. and was a finalist for the Spur Award. acters who feel in some way thwarted catch up on recent feminist history, asks, “Are you a scorned woman?” McGarrity went on to write 12 more from the destiny they want. this documentary will fill in the facts of that testi- Specter says, “I don’t even know what sexual Stephanie Hainsfurther is Associate Editor for ABQ Free books in the popular series. A: People in general are more interesting mony. It might even shock and surprise you. harassment is.” And I had forgotten that Sen. Joe Press. Reach her at [email protected]. McGarrity now has created a 100- when they want something, and maybe For those who need reminding: Attorney and Biden (D-Del.) was head of the committee. year saga of the Kerney family history I’m particularly interested in people who Professor Anita F. Hill was interviewed by the FBI I don’t know about you, but when a documentary JUNE 20 – JUNE 23 that spans four generations. The first can’t quite ever have what they want. don’t think that’s true. Ultimately, her choices about a letter she had sent to them, accusing then- switches from a driving plot to bygone childhood book, “Hard Country,” was published aren’t what determine her level of content- Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual memories, my mind glazes over. I accept that as a ANITA: SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER Q: Is the nature of artistic brilliance in 2012, and the final chapter in ment so much as her mind-set. She’s not harassment while he was her boss at two jobs. Hill personal failing. But I also accept that, whether she The Guild Cinema such that it requires equal amounts the saga, “The Last Ranch,” will be well equipped to cultivate the compromise was called before the Senate Judiciary Committee was a sweet farm girl from Oklahoma or a scarlet 3405 Central Ave. NE of talent, luck and hard work, or does published in 2015. and acceptance that I think are useful tools on October 11, 1991, to state her complaints about harlot, Hill was telling the truth about Thomas’ Sponsored by JAWS, Journalism and Women one of those qualities dominate? as far as being happy. Or happy enough. Thomas’ character. She was questioned by the verbal advances. You can hear it in her calm yet Symposium; members will speak briefly A: There is this idea on reality TV that want- senators, some of whom, like Arlen Specter (R-Pa), insistent voice. Notice her demeanor and personal before the film is shown on Monday, June 23, ing something entitles you to it, like: I want to Q: Arslan defects to America in the were openly skeptical of her answers. dignity during the hearings. and conduct a post-screening discussion. His descriptions of the 6 pm Fri-Mon, $5-8, 255-1848, be American Idol more than anyone else, so same way that Mikhail Baryshnikov When it was Thomas’ turn to testify, he denied And while you’re at it, watch Ted Kennedy’s face did and has other qualities in com- guildcinema.com land evoke the lush therefore I deserve to be. Effort is essential, Hill’s allegations and termed the hearings a “high- during her testimony. Morally compromised by the mon with Baryshnikov. grasslands that existed and it’s also a way of showing respect for tech lynching for uppity blacks.” His nomination 1969 incident at Chappaquiddick, he is mostly silent the extreme difficulty of making good art. A: In a way, Arslan is meant to represent was confirmed. Hill received threats of sexual and seems to be struggling inwardly. How many [in New Mexico] before I am interested in how artists of all stripes something like the idea of Baryshnikov: encounter and deal with the boundaries of droughts and overgrazing After Emma dies and the stock the incredible talent, the drama of their talents. That question of whether the market crashes, Matt must leave the defection, the disco-era fame, the took their toll pursuit of perfection, which is, of course, school and live at the Double K ranch. reputation as a ladies’ man. And, like impossible, is worthwhile, was something both Baryshnikov and Nureyev, Arslan Local Actor on Screen Now Patrick and Matt often differ on what that drove the book. has extraordinary charisma. Arslan is A major appeal of “Backlands” is they believe is the right way to run the BY JEFF BERG meant to be a compelling, magnetic its up-close look at the evolution ranch. Finally, Matt must take work presence both on and offstage, and his of the American West. The real outside of the ranch to keep from In a way, Arslan is meant magnetism shapes his life, for better ndrew Lutheran decided to head Beach, Calif., area and crossfire between her their own parts for their characters. hardships and the unlucky breaks, losing it. The struggles of running a to represent something and for worse. He’s someone who was Afarther west after graduating from to be with his brother, peers and a soccer She is really talented.” literally and figuratively, that can working ranch in New Mexico are incredibly precocious artistically but who La Cueva High School and landed Daniel, a professional coach, Mr. B., played Lutheran was invited to stay at Ms. change or end a life in a heartbeat, are poignantly illustrated in “Backlands.” like the idea of Barysh- took quite a long time to evolve into a co-starring role in the feature film, skater. by Franco. It has a Coppola’s mother’s house. “In the vividly portrayed. The interweaving McGarrity always does impeccable nikov: the incredible tal- the kind of person who wanted a deep “Palo Alto.” “I had gone to very realistic feel to house is the exact TV that was used in of concurrent events, such as Teddy research on the history of New Mexico, ent, the drama of the connection to someone else. Lutheran, whose parents, Chuck and California to be with it, offering a contem- ‘Apocalypse Now.’ It was amazing!” Roosevelt’s Rough Riders charging up and here he includes world events oc- Sharon, and two brothers still live in my brother and do porary look at the he said. San Juan Hill and the formation of the curring at the time. His descriptions of defection, the disco-era Q: What’s the best advice anyone has Albuquerque, began his serious acting some skateboarding old story of growing This talented and energetic young Civilian Conservation Corps, into the the land evoke the lush grasslands that fame, the reputation as a given you about writing? career with a small part in “Breaking Bad.” myself,” Lutheran up. The film features man is still in California, skateboard- lives of the Kerney family put readers existed before droughts and overgraz- ladies’ man A: A teacher of mine used to say to “It was an episode directed by said. “I had done Jack Kilmer (Teddy), ing, and has just finished taping a back in a time when New Mexico was ing took their toll. “follow the interest,” meaning you should Bryan Cranston (Walter White), and some acting while in son of Val Kilmer, commercial for Leica. evolving from a territory into a state. The characters’ words and actions actively think about what’s most interest- I also did some stunt double work high school and got a who also has a small “I’m pretty busy through the end of John Kerney moves from Texas to reflect the style of the times. The ing in the narrative you’re building. Q: Your main character, Joan, is an in other episodes,” he said in an call for an audition for comic-relief role in the summer,” he said. “I’m doing some New Mexico and starts the Double dialogue is plain, spare and to the American dancer in the ballet corps interview. Lutheran played the part ‘Palo Alto.’” picture. more commercials and also some video K ranch with friend Cal Doran. The point. McGarrity tells a fascinating Q: Have you ever been to of Jeffrey, one of White’s science class He got the part of When asked about work for other skateboarders. I also who yearns to be a prima ballerina Albuquerque? ranch is near the Tularosa Basin and story that makes readers impatient but doesn’t have the talent and falls students before White discovered Ivan in the strongly working with debut- just did a reading for ‘Mad Men’.” has a view of the Sierra Blanca peak. for more. in love with Arslan, a great Soviet A: I have! My aunt is a longtime resi- there was much more money in meth written film and was ing director/screen- “Palo Alto” has opened in Albu- After John’s passing, his son Patrick ballet star. Is there anything Joan dent. I love the beautiful southwestern than teaching chem. on his way. writer Gia Coppola, querque and will be available on DVD inherits the ranch along with his wife, Leslie Doran is a freelance writer and could’ve done to have a happier life? evening light and the desert vegetation. Lutheran also had a role in a locally “Palo Alto” is granddaughter of in September. For more information Emma. After they divorce, she moves former New Mexican who currently lives A: I think Joan thinks – at least she does produced short film, a comedy piece adapted from the book “Palo Alto: the renowned Francis Ford Coppola, on the film, check tribecafilm.com. with their younger son, Matt, to in Durango, Colo., even though she believes Wolf Schneider writes about books for for many years – that she would have been titled “Hannah and Her Fruit Flies.” Stories” by James Franco. April, Lutheran said, “She was a really Las Cruces. New Mexican green chile is primo. ABQ Free Press and can be followed An ardent skateboarder, he left New played by Emma Roberts (“We’re the sweet director. The movie is not quite Jeff Berg is a film historian and assistant happier if she’d been more talented, but I @wolfschneider1 on Twitter. Mexico to continue school in the Long Millers”), is caught in an emotional improv since she let the actors create manager of Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe. 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ONGOING NEW MEDIA TRANSFORMS TRADITION of these fine artists. We are a cooperative that Judge, Doug Dawson; jurors, Mike Beeman, Zane Bennett Contemporary Art believes cooperation is highly desirable. We Barbara Jaenicke and Stan Sperlak 435 S. Guadalupe St, Santa Fe believe that good art enriches lives of those Original and 80% soft pastels only. Max 3 digi- THROUGH JUNE 22 New media works by Astrid Toha, Sophie around us. And we believe that we have a tal entries, $35 (members), $40 (nonmembers). Kahn, Sandy Kessler Kaminski, Esteban RANDALL REID: PAST MEETS PRESENT role to play in enhancing the community. Prospectus and workshop information on Garcia/ Max Carlson, and Jeremy Rotsztain. Nuart Gallery, Historic Gormley Market, website: pastelsnm.org or send SASE to Free, (505) 982-8111 ext. 1005, 670 Canyon Road DEADLINE: AUG. 4 PSNM-P, P.O. Box 3571, Albuquerque, NM zanebennettgallery.com Randall Reid is known for creating con- 87190-3571. temporary metal collages out of materials 4th ANNUAL NATIONAL JURIED sourced from America’s bygone eras. By cut- THROUGH JULY 12 ENCAUSTIC/WAX EXHIBITION DEADLINE: AUGUST 31 ting and manipulating images from vintage Call for art for exhibition: Oct. 4 – Nov. 2, 2014 JOHN CONNELL: A MIND TO signs, rusty boxes and various instrumental $300 Best of Show, $150 Award of Excellence; The Aesthetica Art Prize OBEY NATURE elements, Reid creates intriguing works that Fee $35, apply at EAINM.com The Aesthetica Art Prize is open for entries, David Richard Gallery, Railyard Arts District, archive the memory flow of a lifetime. Juror: Merry Scully, head of Curatorial Affairs offering both budding and established artists 544 S. Guadalupe St, Santa Fe Free, (505) 988-3888, nuartgallery.com at the New Mexico Museum of Art. the opportunity to showcase their work to A survey of paintings, collages, drawings and The Encaustic Art Institute is presenting a new international audiences and further their sculptures by John Connell (1940-2009). National Juried Encaustic/Wax Exhibition. engagement with the international art world. THROUGH JUNE 26 Free, (505) 983-9555, davidrichardgallery.com Artists working in encaustic/wax are encour- Categories for entry are: Photographic & Digital X-MEN AND TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA aged to apply. This exhibition is a national Art, Three Dimensional Design & Sculpture, TURTLES THROUGH JULY 25 exhibition, open to all encaustic/wax artists Painting & Drawing and Video, Installation & Metropolis Comic Art Gallery, 1102 Mountain whether they are a member of the Encaustic Performance. IMPRINTS OF HOME, WORKS ON PAPER Rd NW, Suite 202 Art Institute or not. However, any artist who Prizes include £5,000 for the Main Prize winner; GROUP SHOW Offerings from gallery artists. is a member of the Encaustic Art Institute £1,000 for the Student Prize winner; group Weyrich Gallery, 2935 D Louisiana Blvd NE Free, Tues-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7, 255-0793 and resides in Canada or Mexico is eligible exhibition for shortlisted artists; editorial cover- Featuring art prints and poems by 12 artists. to enter. Artists may enter up to three images age in Aesthetica Magazine (165,000 readership This diverse group of artists came together per entry for jury review. Only one (1) piece worldwide); publication in the Aesthetica Art THROUGH JUNE 28 through a shared interest in printmaking, po- per artist may be selected for the exhibition. Prize Anthology distributed in UK galleries; art etry and book arts. Their delight in ongoing CARVED supplies vouchers courtesy of Winsor & New- creative cross-pollination and artistic camara- New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery, DEADLINE: AUG. 15 ton and art books courtesy of Prestel. derie produced this new collaboration. 3812 Central Ave SE Entry is £15 and permits the submission of Free, 883-7410 Relief prints by Wayne Chinander, Katharine PASTEL SOCIETY OF NEW MEXICO 23RD two works into any one category. Noe, Kaitlin Reese, and Jeff Simpson. In a ANNUAL NATIONAL PASTEL PAINTING Entries close 31 August 2014. For more infor- relief print, whether created from linoleum or THROUGH JULY 26 EXHIBITION mation and to submit, visit wood, the non-image areas are carved away, Cash and merchandise awards aestheticamagazine.com/artprize. Main gallery: OSCAR MUÑOZ: leaving raised image areas that then can be approximately $10,000 BIOGRAFÍAS rolled up with ink and transferred to paper. Exhibit: Nov.1-30 at Expo New Mexico Free, 268-8952, newgroundsgallery.com Donna Ahrend, “Barn Owl”, 16 x 16”, Archival Pigment Print​, in “IMAGE: New Mexico 2014” at Matrix Fine Art. Van Deren Coke Gallery: LUZ RESTI- RADA: LATIN AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY FOCAL POINT UNM Art Museum, 1 University of New Mexico Matrix Fine Art, 3812 Central Ave SE Yes, it’s a quilt. “Sew What Do You Think?” by Julie Filatoff will be shown in “Elements,” a contemporary mixed-media Free or donation, 277-4001, unmartmuseum.org Paintings by Sarah Hartshorne and Su- SPOTLIGHT: UPCOMING PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWS fiber art exhibit at La Tienda Exhibit Space in the Eldorado area of Santa Fe. An artists’ reception will be held from 4-7 san Reid. Hartshorne’s pop art-inspired pm on Friday, June 20, and the show runs through July 18. Also present will be poets who have been asked to create botanicals offer intense focus. Susan Reid’s IMAGE: NEW MEXICO 2014 REVIEW SANTA FE: INTER- THROUGH JULY 27 poetry based on one of the quilts. dot paintings are inspired by nature, science, Some 55 photographers, 200 images, in ANNE TRUITT: PAINTINGS AND WORKS math, and cultures around the world. NATIONAL PHOTO EXHIBITS, ON PAPER Free, 268-8952, matrixfineart.com a juried show featuring the beauty of our ARTIST’S PRESENTATIONS & THROUGH AUGUST 31 THROUGH JAN. 21, 2015 state, arranged jointly by Red Dog News Charlotte Jackson Fine Art, 554 S. Guadalupe IT’S ALL ABOUT COLOR MORE Street, Santa Fe, Railyard Art District. BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT EVERYBODY’S NEIGHBOR: VIVIAN VANCE Sumner & Dene, 517 Central Ave NW, Michael and Matrix Fine Art. This year’s photog- The 14th annual Review Santa Fe Photo An exhibition of work by Anne Truitt. ABQ BioPark, PNM Butterfly Pavilion, Albuquerque Museum, 19th and Mountain Rd NW Norviel and Patricia Wyatt two-person show. raphers are: Steven Bundy, Bill Ebbing, Festival is an international conference Free, (505) 989-8688, charlotte jackson.com 903 10th Street SW She got her start at the KiMo Theatre and Norviel’s “Tabletops” are brilliantly colorful Kimber Wallwork-Heinemann, Donna and exhibition series. There are many More than 30 species and tons of fun. Albuquerque Little Theatre, and you can interior scenes with fun iconic items sitting THROUGH JULY 31 9 am-5 pm daily (hours extended until 6 p.m. on view her mementos and participate in this atop colorful tablecloths, and occasionally Ahrend, Tim Arroyo, Matt Beckmann, free and public events where attendees Saturdays and Sundays until Labor Day). With multimedia exhibit. one can see the New Mexico landscape out Dona Bollard, Robert Crespin, Amy can view contemporary photography in AT THE TABLE BioPark admission, 768-2000, abqbiopark.com With museum admission, 243-7255, of the curtained window. Patricia Wyatt also Ditto, Stephen Kolb, Linda Laitner, Paula special pop-up exhibits and installations, Ragin’ Shrimp, 3624 Central Ave SE, Nob Hill cabq.gov/museum paints colorful windows full of flowers and Rainbow Women Artists presents an 11- SACRIFICE & SERVICE: THE AMERICAN birds dancing under a full moon. Scott, Robert Fugate, Marie Maher, Tami engage in dialogue with artists from all woman art exhibit based on food and MILITARY FAMILY THROUGH FEB. 15, 2015 Free, 842-1400, sumnerdene.com Moore, Dee Smart, Diane Alire, Mellany over the world, attend artists’ presenta- dining themes. National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, at the entrance to Free, 254-1544 WOODEN MENAGERIE: MADE IN NEW Herrera, Wendy Kappy, Michael Knap- tions, and more. Sandia Science & Technology Park MEXICO THROUGH JUNE 29 ONE THING OR ANOTHER and stein, Lee Manning, Jim McDonough, The public events are downtown at the A new exhibit through collaboration with the Museum of International Folk Art SAM ESMOER JOE RAMIRO GARCIA: TRANSFERENCE Sarah Middleton, Shelly Moore, Lori Farmers Market Pavilion, the Center Museum of the American Military Family. 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe Mariposa Gallery, 3500 Central Ave SE Written word and interactive elements allow LewAllen Galleries at the Railyard, 1613 107 artworks by masters of the Pond, Bill Todino, and Cliff Wood. for Contemporary Arts and the Santa Downstairs: Three painters, Eric McCollon, visitors to experience the joys, sorrows and Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe wood-carving craft. Jason Andrew Smith and Angelia Santiste- Joe Ramiro Garcia has created a body of new SNEAK PEEK: July 1-3, Tues 10-4 pm, Fe University of Art & Design. More sacrifices of those unsung heroes who also With museum admission, (505) 476-1200, van, exhibit their work in “One Thing or paintings that arouse deeply personal serve -- the military families. With special internationalfolkart.org Weds-Sun 10-6 pm general information about the events Another.” Upstairs: Sam Esmoer’s oil memories from simple yet culturally events planned through summer. RECEPTION AND AWARDS: July 5, can be seen at visitcenter.org; (505) paintings are described as “slightly significant references. 9 am-5 pm every day, admission $8 for twisted paintings of the Southwest.” CALL FOR ARTISTS Free, call for hours, (505) 988.3250, Saturday, 5-8 pm 984-8353. adults, $7 for seniors and youth, Free, 268-6828, mariposa-gallery.com nuclearmuseum.org lewallengalleries.com Matrix Fine Art, 3812 Central Ave DEADLINE: JULY 11 SE - 2.5 blocks east of Carlisle between NATURE’S BLUEPRINTS BY MARIETTA THROUGH AUGUST 30 LEIS; CONTRIBUTING ARTIST THROUGH JULY 6 Solano and Aliso, next to New Grounds CORRALES BOSQUE GALLERY DEVOTIONS DAVID VOGEL Currently accepting applications for new VAGARIES AND TRANSFIGURE Print Workshop & Gallery, 268-8952, April Price Project Gallery, Hyatt Regency New Mexico Museum of Natural History and members. Art in all categories will be consid- Stranger Factory, 109 Carlisle Blvd NE matrixfineart.com Hotel, Downtown Science, 1801 Mountain Rd NW ered for jurying. Applications are available Opening for “Vagaries” featuring new work Three artists, Deborah Gavel, Leigh Anne Cyanotypes finished this past winter largely online at corralesbosquegallery.com or by from Carisa Swenson, Allison Sommers, Langwell and Audrey Bell, express their based on the museum’s specimen collection. visiting the gallery at 4685 Corrales Road, in Kelly Denato, and Michelle Lynch, and CATCH THE WINNER AND RUNNERS-UP IN THE ABQ FREE devotion to their art. Multimedia. With museum admission, 9 am-5 pm every the Mercado de Mayo, Corrales. If you have “Transfigure,” a new exhibit by Katie Carillo. PRESS 9TH ANNUAL EDITOR’S CHOICE PHOTO CONTEST Free, designstudionm.com day, 841-2800 further questions, please call the gallery at Free, 508-3049 LAYOUT ON THE NEWSSTAND JULY 18! (505) 898-7203. Consider being one of a group PAGE 24 • June 18, 2014 • ABQ FREE PRESS Food Artful Pairings: Food, Wine & Beer Briefs The Wines of Summer Don’t-Miss Summer Wine Tastings by Jim Hammond Savoy Bar & Grill does wine tastings so well. Take advantage of their Saturday afternoon specials in their tasting room at $35 each, then float into the dining ot weather the Rias Biaxas region of Spain where room for a spectacular dinner, or go home and take a nap, however the moment Hcalls for Albariño reigns supreme. This white hits you. Just don’t drink and drive. Call 294-9463 or go to savoyabq.com for rethinking wine has bright fruit, crisp acidity and tasting or dinner reservations. wine and food great minerality that remind some of Here’s a Wednesday night deal from Prairie Star at Santa Ana Golf Course for pairings. Only the Riesling. you and a companion: your choice of appetizer and entrée, with a bottle of wine lightest of wines And that would be the other grape to and dessert to share, all for $60. We’re there! Wine bar opens at 5 p.m., and din- can satisfy thirst explore in depth. Many wine experts ner service starts at 5:30. This offer is very popular, so make your reservations at and then only consider Riesling the perfect white- temporarily; most wine grape and I happen to agree. (505) 867-3327 or online at mynewmexicogolf.com. of these are sparkling wines. Lower Washington State has a lock on great Also at Prairie Star, two fabulous wine tastings are coming up. On June 29, try alcohol is a plus in this case, particularly Riesling wines with a terroir that is the wines of Italy’s Piedmont region, with Sommelier Samuel McFall and Dustin if one consumes a bottle of Prosecco similar to Germany’s Rhine region. This Cassidy from Synergy Fine Wine. Offering nine wines and food at $85 apiece after a hot, dusty ride. Since heat and is one grape that can be done sweet, plus tax and tips. On July 27, Epic Burgundy is the theme. dust are emblematic of New Mexico off-dry, or dry with great results. New as summer approaches, it’s time to Mexico’s Ponderosa Valley even does discover the wines that cool and soothe a late-harvest version that is the perfect Enjoy Live Music and Dining the soul – and the foods that feed it. summer dessert wine. Live music on the patio adds to your enjoyment at Savoy Bar & Grill on Beer is a logical choice during the heat These wines pair elegantly with Asian Thursdays and Saturdays. Coming up: Todd Tijerina Trio, Chris Dracup, Bus of the day and more thirst-quenching cuisine, which is lighter than most other Tapes, and Alex Maryol Duo. than most wine. The lower alcohol cuisines. Sushi, spring rolls and crispy Patios are cool; so is underground. Zinc Cellar Bar presents live music keeps the buzz component manageable, shrimp will take on new dimensions so I often reward myself with a bottle when paired with Riesling. Come to throughout the week. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, enjoy good after toiling in the garden. But what to think of it, that’s what I had last night. music, tasty food and great drinks in the cellar bar. Live music on Tuesday drink and snack on in the cool of the While premium sakes also go with these features blues duos from 8-11 p.m. On Thursday and Saturday nights, larger evening? dishes, the lighter touch of a Riesling, bands perform from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. During Sunday brunch, enjoy the Wine and fruit are a natural here. not to mention the lower alcohol, brings live music of solo artists in the main dining room from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Prosciutto-wrapped melon and Prosecco out more of the flavors with enticing Location: 3009 Central Ave NE. 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