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The high esteem we regard for our elected Dr. Robert Prentice, a professor of business EDITORIAL Plame Blame MANAGING EDITOR/ FILM EDITOR: officials is maintained only through trust and law at the University of Texas (hardly a hotbed Devin D. O’Leary (ext. 230) [email protected] Dear Editor, assurance they will uphold the laws of of liberalism), reviewed the findings of MUSIC EDITOR/NEWS EDITOR: I read August March’s gentle interview with governance. Soldiers and police officers are nonpartisan fact checkers regarding the 2016 August March (ext. 245) [email protected] FOOD EDITOR: Congressional candidate Valerie Plame [v29 i4] asked to uphold their oath of duty and to Clinton vs. Trump election.”‘Here’s the sacrifice their lives if need be to protect our Dan Pennington (Ext. 255) [email protected] with interest. problem: … whereas Clinton lies as much as ARTS AND LIT. EDITOR: The problem with Valerie’s social media country, its citizens, and its laws. the average politician, President Donald Clarke Condé (Ext. 239) [email protected] It is deeply regrettable that so many Trump’s lying is ‘off the charts.’ No prominent COPY EDITOR: gaffe wasn’t just its bizarre content but what it Samantha Carrillo (ext. 223) [email protected] revealed about her political acumen. Added to Republicans have such expectation of others politician in memory bests Trump for spouting while they denigrate and make a mockery of CALENDARS EDITOR: her advertising stunt of driving backwards, spectacular, egregious, easily disproved lies. … Ashli Kesali [email protected] that sacrifice. The sham trial in the Senate with divorcing a dying husband (a thoroughly Every fact checker—Kessler, Factcheck.org, STAFF WRITER: decent man, to whom Valerie owes her public no witnesses allowed to testify was such a Snopes.com, PolitiFact—finds a level of Joshua Lee (ext. 243) [email protected] mockery. It was an arrogant display of SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR: profile) or backing a $92 trillion boondoggle mendacity unequaled by any politician ever contempt for the institutions that forged this scrutinized.” Samantha Carrillo (ext. 223) [email protected] that would bankrupt us while consolidat[ing] CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: great nation. When the President was acquitted Big Brother (the New Green Deal), it would Speaker Pelosi’s action (“He shredded the Robin Babb, Rob Brezsny, Carolyn Carlson, Samantha and his abuse of power exonerated, it sent a seem she is not best suited for the political life. truth so I shredded his speech”) was Carrillo, Maggie Grimason, Steven Luthy, Hosho disturbing and cynical message that the particularly welcome after watching the McCreesh, Mayo Lua de Frenchie Not having held any office locally, one does powerful and corrupt are not accountable to not have to look very far to see her likely Senate’s spineless Republicans, many of whom the same standards of justice that govern the admitted publicly that the President was guilty PRODUCTION motivation in running for Congress, since she’s rest of society. ART DIRECTOR: always mentioning it. Valerie lost her job 17 of both Articles of Impeachment, vote to put Ramona Chavez (ext. 268) [email protected] Any American with an ounce of love for Trump above the rule of law. And stupidly ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR: years ago because her husband told truth to their country should feel a sense of betrayal and power, and this is her delayed means for voted to destroy their own power to keep Corey Yazzie [email protected] outrage and recognize the Senate’s conduct was GRAPHIC DESIGNER: revenge. Valerie waited until we had a strident despots in check. a validation of tyranny. To those shameless Laura F. Sanchez, Xanthe Miller [email protected] and aggressive, liberal Democratic, female Republicans that have dismissed their STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER: Los Lunas Eric Williams [email protected] governor before she could get up the nerve. obligations and ignored the call of duty, you Note the disingenuous praise in her interview have tread on the Constitution for political SALES for Councillor Romero-Wirth, wife of the expediency that benefits the few to the Top Cops? SALES DIRECTOR: Governor’s chief legislative lieutenant, State detriment of the many. Accountability may not Tierna Unruh-Enos (ext. 248) [email protected] Dear Editor, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES: Senator Peter Wirth. In reality, Romero-Wirth’s always be easy, but it should always be expected, I have lived in this city for nearly 22 years and Kittie Blackwell (ext. 224) [email protected] water pipe was rammed through Santa Fe City no matter the circumstances. It accompanies John Hankinson (ext. 235) [email protected] Council in one session, with no recourse. the privilege of serving one’s country and over that time, I’ve had a few interactions with EVENT AND MARKETING COORDINATOR Rather like the way her husband raised taxes honors those who have given their lives to APD. Madeline MacKenzie [email protected] during an extended oil boom, or the protect it. Initially, it was positive. In one incident, I ADMINISTRATION Governor’s energy deal with PNM; payoff We are at that point now where we must ask had been mugged in front of Highland High PUBLISHER: ongoing. Lujan-Grisham needs fast results if ourselves: Do we want to be a nation of fair and School about three or four years after I moved Constance Moss (ext. 222) [email protected] she is to be considered for national VP, and if just laws, or live in a state ruled by oligarchs and here. APD was prompt, the officers were ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: that means dirty ones, then so be it. concerned and polite. Later, I had a serious Tierna Unruh-Enos (ext. 248) [email protected] tyrants whose self-serving goals are to render CONTROLLER: In running for high office—not having our laws and institutions meaningless and problem with an abusive neighbor. This time, Constance Moss (ext. 222) [email protected] held any post before—the welfare of the obsolete? it was bicycle officers, who again demonstrated ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: people of New Mexico is likely not very Democracy requires constant vigilance, that APD could treat Albuquerque denizens Madeline MacKenzie (ext. 233) [email protected] uppermost in Valerie’s heart. Why should we with respect and courtesy. SYSTEMS MANAGER: awareness and participation from its citizens. Kyle Silfer (ext. 242) [email protected] believe she would be effective once elected? Let’s take back our government from these Then something happened in the WEB MONKEY: Barry Hatfield, spineless minions by exercising our right to intervening years. One would like to attribute John Millington (ext. 238) [email protected] Santa Fe vote. this to a decline in the number of officers, no OWNERS: Ildiko Zold Logue, longer needing a college degree, the change in Christopher Johnson and Daniel Scott Do Your Duty Albuquerque the political atmosphere or whatever, but there CIRCULATION was a distinct shift. CIRCULATION MANAGER: Dear Alibi, I Fancy Nancy In 2018 I was being stalked, threatened and Chris Silva (ext. 252) [email protected] I often wondered what I would do if CIRCULATION SPECIAL FORCES: verbally abused by another tenant in a Darrell Sparks [email protected] confronted with a decision that would Dear Editor, rooming house I live in. 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[4] WEEKLY ALIBI FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 targets that Goddard was planning to rob. A security camera reportedly captured footage ODDS of Goddard kicking in the back door of a third home the next day. Goddard was eventually arrested for felony burglary and theft and is currently being held in AND ENDS Davidson County jail on a $15,000 bond. WEIRD NEWS Dateline: New York Dateline: Kansas The US military is studying gamers’ brains to train advanced AI for use in future A man is offering $25,000 to anyone who warfare. UB Now reports that the US can set him up with a girlfriend—and he’ll Defense Advanced Research Projects also donate that amount to an animal KCTV Agency (DARPA) recently awarded a team shelter. According to in Kansas, Jeff from the University of Buffalo’s Artificial Gebhart is looking for someone special with Intelligence Institute a $316,000 grant to whom to share his life, and he’s willing to study human reactions to a video game. pay. “The main objective of this is to find Researchers say the data will help the right girl for me, wherever she is,” programmers improve current robot swarm Gebhart told reporters. He says he’s tried technology by increasing coordination more traditional venues, like online dating, between autonomous robots. The study will and hasn’t been happy with the results. track players’ decisions and biometric Gebhart, tired of dealing with the toxic readings—like brain waves and eye nature of modern dating, decided to try movement—while they play a time-based buying his way into a relationship instead. strategy game developed by the research He announced earlier this month that he is team. The game involves using resources to offering $25,000 to any matchmaker who build units and defeat opponents. The data can find him a girlfriend. He says he will will be used to create algorithms that will also donate $25,000 to a local animal guide autonomous robots. “The idea is to shelter if his perfect woman is found. “Well eventually scale up to 250 aerial and think about it, if you’re in a happy ground robots, working in highly complex marriage, what monetary value could you situations,” said Souma Chowdhury, ever place on meeting the right person … assistant professor of mechanical and ever?” Gebhart asked reporters. “My time aerospace engineering at University of and frustration and disappointment Buffalo’s School of Engineering and definitely is worth some sort of dollar figure Applied Sciences. “We don’t want the AI but [$25,000] was roughly what I’d spend in system just to mimic human behavior; we dating,” he said. According to Gebhart’s want it to form a deeper understanding of website, there are some stipulations, what motivates human actions. That’s what though. “The Dating Female” will have to will lead to more advanced AI.” Swarm take a compatibility survey developed by a robotics focuses on the creation of large clinical psychologist before meeting group of robots that work together, like bees Gebhart, and prospective matches are not or ants. The team says it will eventually test eligible for the cash prize—only the AI in more sophisticated virtual matchmakers. The $25,000 will not be environments. awarded in a single lump sum, either. Instead, the money will be split into $5,000 payments that will be paid each year for five Dateline: China years following an initial year-long trial A Chinese runner isn’t letting a coronavirus dating period—during which the potential outbreak interrupt his training. Pan Shancu match must “exclusively” date Gebhart. If from Hangzhou has reportedly run 6,250 the relationship ends during that five-year laps around his living room since the city period, the payments to the matchmaker went into lockdown earlier this month to will also end. But the third party will be contain the spread of the new coronavirus. allowed to keep all of the money paid up to The Guardian reports that after weeks of that point. confinement, Pan said he “could not bear sitting down any more.” Earlier this month, Dateline: Tennessee Pan posted a video on social media site Weibo that showed his living room set up A highly organized burglar accidentally left and screenshots taken from his running app his crime journal at the scene of a burglary. as proof of his stunt. In the video, Pan has It detailed homes he’d allegedly robbed as Tennessean turned his living room into a makeshift well as future targets. The reports track by placing two large tables in the that Robert Shull Goddard was arrested by center and running around them. “One lap Nashville police earlier this month for is about 8m—I ran 50km, did it in 4:48:44, allegedly breaking into a home and stealing sweated all over, feels great!” he wrote. In multiple items, including a television and a January, the Asian Athletics Association firearm. According to court records, canceled the Indoor Championships in prosecutors said officers found a notebook Hangzhou due to a major coronavirus at the crime scene that listed multiple outbreak. The new coronavirus—named addresses, including one that belonged to a Covid-19 by the World Health home a few miles away that had been Organization—has killed over 1,100 people burglarized earlier that day. The notebook in China this year. As of February, there reportedly appeared to belong to Goddard. have been 159 confirmed cases of the new Investigators found notes within that were coronavirus in Hangzhou, and a total of believed to have been written by his 1,131 in the Zhejiang province. a daughter as well as her address. Prosecutors Compiled by Joshua Lee. Email your weird claimed the addresses were a list of future news to [email protected]. FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 WEEKLY ALIBI [5] NEWS CITY NEWS | NEW MEXICO NEWS by August March BY JOSHUA LEE City Councilor’s Trip Questioned A trip to the East Coast taken by Albuquerque Goodbye, Legislature Number 54 City Councilor Klarissa Peña has raised some concerns after it was revealed to have cost more than any other trip taken by a city Highlights from the latest 30-day session councilor over the last four years. According to an investigative report by KOAT, Peña went to a conference for city council hirty days sure passes quickly. By presidents in Philadelphia last summer. She also the time you read this, the visited New York City and Washington, D.C. second session of New Mexico’s while on the same trip. While it’s standard for T the city to cover the costs of such trips, this one 54th Legislature will either have ended or raised a number of concerns when it was will be just about to finish things up (the revealed that it cost taxpayers $6,351 in total. According to receipts, the city spent state’s bicameral governing body adjourns $3,290 for train trips, $960 for daily meal at noon on Feb. 20). allowance, $2082 for hotels and $18 for cab Public safety, education and finances fair on the trip, which lasted nearly two weeks. Peña told reporters that she had to were the big themes at this 30-day session. take a train to Philadelphia, because she has And although the Lujan Grisham a fear of flights. She booked a family cabin on administration had several successes the train and took her husband and two grandchildren along. The family stayed at a during this year’s short-lived session, the Ritz Carlton hotel while in Philadelphia. Dems in charge also faced a couple of Once the conference had concluded, notable letdowns. Peña and her family took a train to New York City, where they stayed at a hotel in Times Square for two nights before going to meet Up and Down with members of the congressional delegation in Washington D.C. A bill to make recreational cannabis legal Peña said she did not violate any city policies in The Land of Enchantment, The and was on official business while in Philadelphia WIKIMEDIA and Washington D.C. She told reporters that Cannabis Regulation Act, was tabled after while her family’s stay in New York City was not brief but intensive debate about the time it Mexico City Hall last week to tell those finance, support and grow early childhood related to official business, it was cheaper than would take to fully vet such a bill before it taking a train back to Albuquerque, waiting two gathered that he would rather go to jail education in this state. According to the becomes the law. You can almost see next days, then taking a train to Washington D.C. than enforce the soon-to-be law—who plan, when revenue from oil and gas The mayor’s office reportedly confirmed that year’s entrada forming in the tall grass with claim that the law violates the Second and outpaces spending by 25 percent, money the expenses were approved. It’s unclear if an a streamlined cannabis bill ready to do official complaint has been filed against Peña. Fourth Amendments of the US would be contributed to the trust fund via battle against the powerful windmills Constitution. The bill has been notably the state’s general fund. where folks like state Senators Cervantes of favored and heavily promoted as a solution The result would be the ability to plan Las Cruces and Smith of Deming do their to gun violence by the governor this year. and implement crucial education Sanctuary Status Could business. Next door to Burque, in Torrance programs that are essential to raising The bill will eventually become law; Affect Grants County, former Bernalillo County productive, literate and active citizens. The Weekly Alibi cannabis correspondent Joshua The US Justice Department is reportedly Commissioner, onetime Albuquerque bill, as mentioned earlier in this article, Lee offers his thesis for getting it done threatening to withhold anti-crime grants if mayoral candidate and current Torrance passed the Senate on a near-unanimous Albuquerque maintains its status as a sanctuary sooner rather than later in this week’s County Manager Wayne Johnson vote. The only dissenting voice came from city for immigrants. cannabis section. Read all about it on page The Associated Press reports that the complained that the law puts the state in longtime progressive Senator—and former 28 of this issue. Justice Department reached out to the “an untenable situation.” Johnson made Weekly Alibi columnist—Gerald Ortiz y Albuquerque Police Department about funds In the meantime, other available under Operation Relentless Pursuit, an his concerns known after the Torrance Pino, who questioned the fund’s priorities disappointments include a stalled free initiative to combat violent crime in seven of County Commission passed a unanimous and financing. America’s most violent cities. The Agency college plan and the failure of the social resolution to oppose the bill. reportedly offered up to $71 million in grant security tax repeal act. The good news for funding to help hire new police officers, pay Commenting on this right-wing dissent the governor and her allies was great in HB6 overtime and provide equipment. from a group of elected law enforcement But the top federal prosecutor for the district comparison, however. There is still some question as to whether officers, Lujan Grisham said at a press of New Mexico, US Attorney John Anderson, SB 5, the Extreme Risk Firearm HB 6, a wide ranging anti-crime bill that wrote an opinion piece in the Albuquerque conference on Friday that she will not Protection Order Act, passed through passed effortlessly through the house on a Journal that said the funds would come only abide any lack of enforcement by under the condition that the city reconsider its multiple committees and was passed by 59 to 9 vote, will make it out of committee government officials opposed to sanctuary policies. both chambers of the legislature. The in the state Senate. The city has not applied for funding under confiscating guns from citizens who are a governor said she’d sign it when it arrives The original version of this legislation Operation Relentless Pursuit. known danger to themselves and the on her desk. called for stiffer penalties for non- community. Likewise, legislation aimed at murderous gun-related crimes as well as The law, as it is written, gives law earmarking money from the general fund providing for broadening of funding for Judge Approves Penal enforcement agents in New Mexico the to support a childhood education trust community police projects across the power to petition to have firearms Reform Settlement fund is on its way to becoming law. The state—and calling for better treatment of temporarily removed from the possession measure, HB 83, passed in the senate by a PTSD in law enforcement officers who Last week a federal judge approved a of individuals who have been deemed a settlement that ended a 40-year-old civil case vote of 37 to 1. have been exposed to violence and its that enforced reforms in New Mexico’s prisons. threat through their demonstrated actions. aftermath. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the Here are some more details about some Duran Consent Decree was signed in 1980, of those bills and the business of our The bill made it through one senate imposing rules that brought the state’s prisons citizen legislature—as it winds down until HB 83 committee, but not before being up to constitutional standards. In 1991, a new Oil and gas revenues are at an all-time substantially rewritten to disinclude the agreement removed most of the decree’s next year’s January 2021 meet-up. provisions. high for this state and we’re now rated parts that propose better PTSD Last week, a federal judge approved a SB5 third in the nation for oil and gas treatment—that would be handled in a settlement that would end the Duran Consent extraction. The good news about all that separate bill, said members of the Senate Decree as long as the state moves about 300 Despite formidable outcry from some of inmates to prisons with more capacity, non-renewable fossil fuel is that it can be Judiciary Committee. The Senate Finance New Mexico’s duly elected county requires regular exterminator visits, prohibits used as a funding source for one of the Committee will hear the legislation mid- sheriffs—Lea County Sheriff Corey Helton punishment for reporting sexual misconduct governor’s premier initiatives. That project week, just before the session ends on and bars facilities from operating at 120 met with constituents at the Eunice, New percent of their capacity. a would entail creating a trust fund to Thursday at noon. a [6] WEEKLY ALIBI FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 WEEKLY ALIBI [7] NEWS | ON ASSIGNMENT by August March Immigration, Crime, Barr and Burque A backlash is noted in recent border news his week’s top local story is a Albuquerque as an immigrant-friendly city. complicated affair. But moving Although not officially a sanctuary city, our Tforward, the narratives about municipal government, through the immigration and crime must be aforementioned policy, not only affords addressed and solved in a progressive immigrants the agency to act as members and sustainable fashion. of the community, it also enhances This story revolves around the protections for individual privacy for all immigrant-friendly status, declared and residents of Albuquerque. enforced by the city since 2018. That’s There has been support from citizens when the City Council, under the aegis of for those measures. Last year the city and newly elected progressive powerhouse many of its people rallied to help migrants mayor Tim Keller, affirmed legislation that from Latin America on their way through declared this town to be on the side of the the asylum process. The city even put tide of migrant families passing through or aside a quarter of a million dollars to settling in Albuquerque. facilitate the safety and care of such That resolution means that here in travelers through the Duke City. Albuquerque, immigration status is not an issue for city officials interacting with an Crime increasingly diverse local population. But in the meantime, crime, especially Subsequently, US Immigrations and violent crime, has risen in Albuquerque, Customs Enforcement (ICE), the US leading some to blame the immigrants Border Patrol and the draconian policies who are either traveling through town or of the current federal administration have have settled in Albuquerque for the had little impact on this city ... so far. uptick. This perception exists despite the Pat Davis and Klarissa Peña ERIC WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY Just four years after that resolution’s fact that, as Davis noted, “property crime implementation, the designation is recently penned an op-ed for the local is just a re-affirmation. It’s not something has actually decreased.” causing trouble that reaches down from Although city leaders have spoken to the aforementioned federal level, trouble daily that suggested compliance with that I originally put forward. Brad Winter Trump’s immigration laws is the most put the original resolution forward in such successes as well as the root causes of that may prevent the city from accessing criminality in general—and have federal grants having to do with prudent and practical path forward for 2000. I was just reaffirming what he had Albuquerque and the nation. already established.” undertaken vast reconfigurations of the everything from increased police staffing way the city does things, from managing to the testing of rape kit evidence. The So hold on to your horses as Weekly Alibi Councilor Davis essentially agreed explores the latest in a news story with his colleague but added, “We homelessness and addiction to relentless pursuit of criminals in establishing a plan for community Albuquerque means compliance with the practically guaranteed to keep you clarified that specifically people were thinking about fighting crime, the nature welcome at city facilities. But you’ll recall policing—undocumented immigrants strict immigration policies of the Trump continue to bear the brunt. This is administration, as overseen by Attorney of immigration, due process, democracy that former Mayor Berry used what he and our own ineluctable connection to the called a loophole in the resolution to especially true on the right, where drastic General William Barr. changes in immigration policy have To leaders at the local level, the border that lies 250 miles south of allow ICE agents into the city prisoner Downtown. transport center. His reasoning was that caused children to be separated from their situation reeks of political manipulation— parents and political dissidents to be and may presage a dark vision of the In order to get a better handle on this it wasn’t a jail and it’s not at a public complex, culture-changing series of events, building, either.” returned to Central America to face authoritarian tactics the Trump certain death. administration may use going forward, Weekly Alibi spoke with a number of city Berry’s acquiescence to federal and government leaders on the subject, immigration authorities seeking access to To Councilor Peña, it all comes down to toward re-election. history. Although she says Latin American And so, this story has it all and is including City Councilors Pat Davis and arrest and detention records for possible Klarissa Peña, as well as reaching out— actionable items was put aside when his immigrants tend to be scapegoats when it happening at many levels. The people comes to criminality in our community, involved range from frightened local with no success as of press time—to US tenure ended and the new administration Attorney John C. Anderson. quickly moved away from such the reality is, she told Weekly Alibi, “[that] immigrants who fear for their children to the root causes of issues we have in our an Attorney General preparing to flex his questionable policies. Immigrant Friendly Davis added, “In the newest community have to do with poverty, but muscles with post-impeachment power not so much anymore. The socioeconomic A glance through city records reveals that reaffirmation, which we joined together in toward Albuquerque. lines of drug addiction have blurred this current immigration imbroglio can be 2018 to present to the council to say we There are also a couple righteously everything. It’s everywhere. We are traced—for good or bad—to a decision the have a long history of this. But we’re going upset city councilors, a county sheriff with pointing a finger one way when we should Albuquerque City Council made back in to close the loophole that Berry was using political ambitions who’s hovering in be looking at some of the other stuff.” Barr’s orbit and the possibility that future April of 2018. to let ICE in. And we’re explicitly going to enforcement efforts will engage a federal In an official press release addressing say anyone is welcome to engage with the SWAT-like force to deal with immigrants. the matter, Councilor Peña writes, “As city—whether it’s through an after-school Federal Money An upsurge in Albuquerque ICE arrests stated in Resolution 18-07 passed by [the] program or to come to City Council Of course much of that other stuff this past couple weeks must be reckoned City Council and signed by the Mayor in meetings—without concern or fear. referred to by Peña means programs to with in story whose main subplot has to do May 2018, I uphold the City of Importantly, we just told the new ameliorate the underlying problems, with a mischaracterized rise in violent Albuquerque’s right to create a safe city for administration and mayor that we must be programs that cost big money. A lot of crime in the Middle Rio Grande Valley. all its residents and reaffirm our sure to review all of our policies to make times, funding for such wide-reaching, society-changing programs requires more In fact, crime in Duke City, N.M. is such commitment to civil rights regardless of sure that we are not accidently creating a money that a city or state has in order to a pressing background issue, that the US immigration status.” list that could be targeted by ICE.” see genuine progress. Attorney for the District of New Mexico According to Peña, “the 2018 resolution The resolution effectively brands

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That’s where the federal government forget this is about the DOJ saying, ‘Hey, comes in. With income streams far more we’ll give you this money if you do a little lofty and solvent than anything available at favor for us.’ They’re already working with the state or local level, federal funding can us on the worst of the worst. They’re sometimes make the difference between already prosecuting our worst offenders. the success or failure of local projects The FBI Violent Crimes Task Force works based in law enforcement. with APD on a daily basis to target bad At the end of this year, the Department offenders. It’s not like they’re saying of Justice announced a new federal law they’re not going to do anything else, but enforcement initiative called Operation they are saying, ‘We’ll do some more press Relentless Pursuit. US Attorney General Barr included Albuquerque on the list of conferences with you, we’ll bring some cities that informed the creation of immigration officers to your city to work Relentless Pursuit and said that cities on the on federal law enforcement—if you let us list would be eligible for up to $71 million go through the personnel files of all 6,000 in grant funding if they partner with the city employees.” Feds on such law and order efforts. Asked to explain further, Davis But therein lies the rub. To be eligible explained a search process that could easily for the grants, applicant cities have to be be called insidious, could easily devolve compliant with current federal immigration into danger. “There’s a piece of this that directives. In fact, this year the Trump requires them, that gives them [ICE] the administration has made blatant efforts to authority to go through city records to look defund sanctuary and immigrant-friendly for people that they want to target. What cities throughout the US. does that have to do with crime? Why don’t they help us with the Violent Crime Task Relentless Pursuit Force instead?” Peña’s idea that leaders should be looking at root causes instead of lashing out at What’s Next productive local residents doesn’t seem to The immediate results of this growing jibe with Donald Trump’s Justice Department, headed by Attorney General schism between local and federal Barr. Barr and his representatives have government priorities has so far played out been busy in Albuquerque since with subtle but noticeable effect. Locally, November, making Relentless Pursuit a Michelle Melendez, the director of the thing while actively threatening to city’s Office of Equity and Inclusion, sent withhold crime-fighting funds unless local out a missive last week noting that there leaders repeal the Duke City’s prized and had been a “ten-fold increase in the profound immigrant-friendly status. number of individuals arrested and Davis told Weekly Alibi that the city detained in Albuquerque by federal wasn’t even invited to Barr’s press Immigrations and Customs Enforcement conferences, saying, “This Attorney agents. During these arrests, witnesses have General has really taken justice into a new photographed ICE agents wearing vests political era. They show up in our city, that say ‘Police.’ They are not Albuquerque they want to attack Albuquerque for Police Officers.” having what they perceive as high crime Melendez’ press release continued rates—without acknowledging that our with strong, defiant language, stating, property crime rates are going down, our “We denounce any attempts to create incarceration rates are going down, our treatment center numbers are going up— panic and confusion among the people all because we’re making progress on living in Albuquerque. Mayor Tim Keller behavioral health. They’re speaking out of and the Albuquerque Police Department two sides of their mouth.” have worked hard to go gain the trust, Asked to explain, Davis clarified his respect and cooperation of all our city’s statement, adding, “On one side they say, residents to address our community’s ‘Working with DOJ, we’ve created the best crime problem. We want immigrants to community policing program in the feel safe when they need to call the police country. We’re listening to our residents!’ for help.” But at the same time, they show up and For now, city police officers and have a press conference with the county employees are prohibited from asking sheriff where they don’t listen to what our about or collecting immigration status people want. I think that’s blatantly data; city employees are prohibited from political. No one believes for a moment using city resources to investigate an that they are going to cut this grant check individual’s immigration status; and ICE to the city of Albuquerque because they’re agents are not allowed access to non-public using the DOJ as a political weapon. We areas on city property without a warrant. will not play along with that.” Davis and Peña aren’t taking that for granted though and say they will continue DOJ to fight for civil rights for all, despite the In a game that’s more about submission to maneuvering of the DOJ and Homeland the man than it is about progressive change Security. “We’re not repealing this law, toward sustainability, Davis notes: “Don’t Davis concluded. a

FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 WEEKLY ALIBI [9] FOUND OBJECTS ARTS | INTERVIEW by Clarke Condé BY CLARKE CONDÉ Puppeteer Pop-up The Sweet Sound of Color Join local puppeteers for live performances from Flying Wall Studios, a pop-up puppet shop and a cash bar with Cromática small plates on Thursday, Feb. 20 from Tania Candiani’s 5pm to 8:30pm at Albuquerque Museum romática, on exhibit now at 516 (2000 Mountain Rd. NW). While there, ARTS, started with Mexico City pony up the extra $5 to get a look at The artist Tania Candiani’s Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination C investigations into traditional Mexican Unlimited if you haven’t already. For more modes of textile and ceramic production. information on this free, all-ages puppet Her interest deepened as she learned about event, see cabq.gov/museum. pigment extraction from plants, animals and minerals. As she began working with traditional weavers to create the textiles for See Something, Say Something the exhibit, the sounds of their work February is Teen Dating Violence became part of the exhibit itself. It is the Awareness Month and raising the sounds of their labor that demonstrates consciousness is Burque Revolt as they what is at the heart of what Candiani is dedicate their Saturday, Feb. 22 event trying to express through her artwork: the ABQ Unidos Poetry Slam to spreading concept of synesthesia. Synesthesia is the involuntary, awareness of teen dating violence, while concurrent correlation of independent creating a safe space for teens to use their senses or cognitive pathways. Synesthetes words to express themselves. Warehouse experience the phenomena in a variety of 508 (508 First Street NW) is the place be ways such as the perception of colors as for this free, all-ages event, and 4pm to numbers, words as tastes or as is Candiani’s 7pm is the time to be there. To find out case, colors as sounds. Weekly Alibi sat down more about this event and why should with Candiani to talk about synesthesia, the absolutely not wear scented products or sound of work and her new exhibit. The spew your hate speech there, see following is an edited version of that burquerevoltpoetryslam.wordpress.com. conversation. Weekly Alibi: Can you describe how New Works at Keshet synesthesia works for you? Keshet’s 2020 Choreographers’ Showcase Tania Candiani: I have this feeling of premieres the work of local, regional and understanding colors as sound. It isn’t national choreographers on Saturday, Feb. music. They just have a tone. So, sometimes 22 at 7:30pm and Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2pm I’m seeing a color, like very bright blue let’s at the Keshet Center for the Arts (4121 say, and I’m able to hear a tone. I don’t Cutler Ave. NE). Tickets range from $10 to know if it comes from my imagination or if I’m actually hearing it. It’s the way I always $15 for this all-ages dance event and are experience the senses. I don’t know if the available at keshetarts.org. rest of the people experienced [the senses] the same. I know that they may not, but Tania Candiani among the carded wool at 516 ARTS PHOTO BY CLARKE CONDÉ they may have another way of translating Unmaking a Racist these sensations. Carolyn You are adding meaning, not losing meaning and it can be many things. It can Meyer is an Cromática We know that people perceive colors be a choreography. It can be a drawing. old white differently, but it is hard to quantify that On exhibit through May 9 lady. Where 516 ARTS difference. The wr i t e r Wi l l i a m Burroughs sa i d t hat she grew up Exactly, yes. We both are looking at this 516 Central Ave. SW (America), sound ca n be a pa i nki l l er . What would beautiful sunset and for me, it’s going to be t hat l ook l i k e ? lots of an amazingly pink and red and you say, yes people are the blue, and then after a month, he called Sound can cure you. Absolutely. Frequencies pink and red, but who knows that our pink are physical massage. The low frequencies racist and so is the same? We will never know. It’s about me and says, you need to come now was she. “I because the plant is ready to give you the can just go through your body and cure our individual ways of feeling the you. I believe he’s right. grew up in perception. I believe that is not just about a color. That idea of a plant will give you the an America color [when it is ready] is just the most connection between the optic system and What e l se d o we nee d t o k now a b out post World our brain, but as well it passes through our amazing and exciting thing. Related is the red. There’s a very sound? War II, memories and all of these more sensitive where racism was as natural as breathing precious pigment, which is called cochineal I visited an artisan, he was the owner of one parts of ourselves. and it comes from a bug that lives as a air,” Meyer says. “Everything in my of the looms that is upstairs, as well as this parasite in cactus. That pigment was very loom that is here. I was looking for a very community—my parents, their friends, Animals, plants and minerals. Do you precious, more precious than gold in pre- even my piano teacher—taught me that old loom to transform it into a musical perceive sounds related to them Spanish times. Many of the European instrument. It had to be a loom that didn’t whites are inherently better than blacks. specifically? In other words, do all plants paintings and all the tunics of the popes And those lessons shaped who I work anymore because I didn’t want just to make one kind of sound? were dyed with it. It’s just a sacrifice, the destroy one. He was like, “Why do you want was...until they didn’t.” That is the starting process of extracting the pigment, because No. Doing my work in Oaxaca during the this very bad loom?” “Well,” [I said] point of her new one-women show The the bugs need to die. time that I was producing the exhibition, I “because I want to make a musical Old White Lady Tells It, opening Sunday, was very interested in learning how to make instrument.” “Oh,” [he said] “I’m interested Feb. 23 at 4pm at The Cell Theatre (700 different pigments from natural processes. I In your process, what is lost in the in sound very much. There are many things First Street NW). A bold premise from a decided to go for the red, yellow and blue translation? in the process of my work that I like to do brazen octogenarian, this show promises because [they are] primordial colors. I I don’t think it’s a loss. I think it’s the with the light turned off because I can hear to be an intimate look at bigotry in our visited Mr. Octaviano. Octaviano is like the contrary. You are adding meaning to when a thread breaks.” That completely culture and how one old white lady moved guardian of the blue in Oaxaca. I said things. All my work is just translating changed my perception about the whole past it. Tickets are $20. For more Octaviano, I really want to make the things. Let’s say, from an instruction in a exhibition and many of my works after that. information and tickets, see process of extracting the blue from the perforated card that becomes a score [or] Every labor, every word, has a sound as a forumabq.com. a plant. We opened the exhibition without maybe an instruction for a Jacquard loom. product of the process of working. a [10] WEEKLY ALIBI FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 ARTS | MAGNIFIED by Clarke Condé Lost and Found Michael P. Berman’s Perdido Sierra San Luis

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his is a beautiful book. Not to discount the content and context Perdido Sierra San Luis T of Michael P. Berman’s work, on By Michael P. Berman the contrary, it truly is a good place to Book Launch and Signing begin because the book itself—the print quality, the layout, the fonts—prepare the Friday, Feb. 21 at 6pm reader for what is a substantial work of Bookworks Albuquerque art. The publisher, Museum of New 4022 Rio Grande Blvd. NW Ste. H Mexico Press, has done an exceptional job and it should be acknowledged. Don’t judge a book by the cover is clever and common approach in a rare, marked and all, but before you have anything else to existentially unsettling way. In the go on, it is what strikes you first. forward, Tim DeChristopher lays this idea Michael P. Berman is a photographer bare in sobering terms: “The great and environmentalist who took to mistake of the environmental movement wandering around the Sierra San Luis was to assume that we destroyed the mountain range of the Mexican wilderness because it was fragile and we borderlands several years ago. There is a knew not what we did. But the truth is Mexican border in our imagination with that we destroyed it because we are walls, guns, drugs and desperate people. fragile, and on some conscious or This is not that. Perdido Sierra San Luis is a unconscious level, we have always known meditation on this place, rendered in it.” black and white photographs and Certainly not the cheeriest thought to reflective prose. They consist of his mull while wandering around the encounters, not simply with the natural mountains, but it speaks to the fallacy of a world, but with the people and their relics separation between humanity and the that shape the land. It is the type of work natural world that is at the root of many that only comes from the meditative state of our problems. Berman’s Perdido Sierra you can achieve on a long walk. San Luis suggests that if we can realize Since entering the Anthropocene, the that we are really not as lost as we art world has produced untold volumes sometimes pretend to be, we might be considering the imprint of humanity on better able to see where we are. a nature. This work deviates from the FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 WEEKLY ALIBI [11] WEEKLY SPECIALS FOOD | FOOD ON THE MOVE by Dan Pennington BY DAN PENNINGTON Marg Madness What day isn’t made better by margaritas? A New Nob Hill The joy of tequila turning your normal routine into one of semi-controlled chaos is a joy that is hard to match. Everyone has a Nob Hill Bar & Grill reinvents itself through collaboration singular legendary story that starts with tequila in some capacity, and if you don’t, I here was fear in the wake of other half of the building that is no would argue that you’re missing out and Albuquerque Rapid Transit. Our longer a part of the neighborhood need to rectify that. Time is running out comfortable home in the heart of namesake bar and grill, making it truly before Lent, so your debauchery needs to T the city, Nob Hill, had faced struggles in unlike previous iterations. get in and moving as soon as possible. the past, but the long queue of Let’s start with the food. Broken up Perhaps we can entice you with the construction that disrupted the flow of into Small Stuff, Big Stuff, Soups, Salads National Margarita Day celebration taking Central Avenue caused what some felt and Sweet Stuff, the format now feels place at El Patron (10551 Montgomery Blvd. NE) on Saturday, Feb. 22 starting at was irreparable damage. What was once straightforward. In the Small Stuff 4:30pm. With drink specials, live music and bustling and lively became empty. Long- category, arguably mislabeled, was the the opportunity to kick off your Saturday time favorites started to have “for rent” Barbacoa Nachos ($13), featuring night in the right direction, El Patron and signs in the windows. Nights out no chipotle black beans, salsa verde, asadero their award-winning margaritas are the best longer took place there. For many, it felt cheese, scallions, pico de gallo and of way to celebrate what is arguably the best like a devastating blow to a cultural course, the ever-important mountain of and most dangerous national holiday. touchpoint we’d all held and taken for chips. I say it’s mislabeled because granted for so long. But it’s over now. nothing about this dish is small. One of Where does that leave us? The age-old the tallest nacho presentations I have The Fattest phrase “out with the old, in with the ever seen landed at the table, an of Tuesdays new” comes to mind, with respect to our intimidating meal all its own that is now gone businesses on the avenue. With surely meant to be broken down by a so much space made available and ART group of four at minimum, it’s absolutely officially in service, is it time for a Nob loaded in every bite with all the things Hill revival? you need to enjoy it. The barbacoa beef Let’s look at one street corner that’s is tender and full of flavor and is found seen a lot of change recently. Central consistently throughout the heap of Avenue and Bryn Mawr Drive has been nachos. The cheese is perfectly melted, host to a lot of activity recently, due in with no hard, burnt bits to be seen and part to New Mexico Capital Partners. flowing almost like a waterfall down the Part of the project included the Little chips. Bear Coffee’s And Stuff retail For dinner, I couldn’t pick between

collaborative that opened across the PHOTOGRAPHY WILLIAMS ALL ERIC PHOTOS BY the Meatloaf ($16), the Fried Chicken street, which is already host to a ton of The Desert Bird is so delightful, you’ll be ($19) or the Smash Burger ($14), so I small, local businesses given a chance to three in before you realize they’re so strong. logically picked all three. Let’s start with Speaking of Lent and debauchery, Fat make a name for themselves, but across the Smash Burger. Featuring a brioche Tuesday is fast approaching, and you need to have a plan in place. May we suggest the way is an old favorite, Nob Hill Bar bun, fresh local beef, Tucumcari cheddar, Vernon’s Speakeasy (6855 Fourth Street & Grill (3128 Central Ave. SE). I a spicy special sauce of their own making personally have a long history with them, Nob Hill Bar & Grill and a Secco spice green chile, with the NW) which will be holding a Fat Tuesday 3128 Central Ave. SE Dinner on Tuesday (duh), Feb. 25 from from hosting my first-ever pub quiz there obvious lettuce, tomato and onion, this (505) 266-4455 6:30pm-9:30pm? Everyone’s favorite high- to it being the only bar my sister ever behemoth is delightful. I got it on a run end dining experience is kicking it up a invited me out to, it’s a place of nobhillgrill.com to a meeting, taking it to-go in the car. I notch to ensure your Fat Tuesday is as memories for me. It came as a small Hours: Mon: Closed, Tue-Fri, intended to have a bite before I got to good as it can be. You’ll be celebrating it shock when I heard NM Capital Partners Sun: 11am-9pm, Sat: 11am-10pm driving, and finish the rest when I got like one of the big dogs, hidden away in ended up buying it to do an overhaul on Vibe: High-end-dining featuring American there, but I confess to not putting it their secret restaurant. Tickets are $100 per the whole restaurant. cuisine with a cocktail lounge. down once after bite one because I person, granting you access to the We spoke with Isaac Fox, one of the Alibi Recommends: The fried chicken, the physically couldn’t bring myself to. It’s extensive menu of speciality Mardi Gras co-owners of NM Capital Partners, meatloaf, and the barbacoa nachos. packed with a combination of flavors that foods made for the occasion, along with a asking what their goal was for all these entices the senses, leaving you full and selection of drinks from their expert additions in Nob Hill. “Our vision and eager to feel that sensation again. It feels mixologist. If you’re interested in being a purpose has always been around trying better than most any burger you’ve ever part of this celebration, give them a call at 341-0831 to make a reservation. to make Albuquerque even better than it Daydream Rum Bar had before, hitting all the good spots is—not saying it’s bad. But it’s like, how 3128 Central Ave. SE you want a burger to hit. The bun was a can we be a part of helping change Thurs-Sat: 5pm-11pm little crispy on the outside, incredibly Guest Chef that?” says Fox. When talking about who Daydreamrumbar.com soft on the inside and a little chewy when they are, Fox told us “It’s four main you start in on it. The meat is juicy, the In the House owners. It’s me, my brother, my dad and sauce is spicy and the chile is hot. Truly, P’tit Louis Bistro (3218 Silver Ave. SE) will a family friend, Tyler. But then we’re also one focused on the food side. The can you ask for more in a burger? be hosting a guest chef night with Kayla super open to doing partnerships with divider has been turned into a bar that is The Meatloaf was the surprise here. Vallejos on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 6pm to other companies too. So with Nob Hill, I much smaller than its predecessor, I’m not a fan of meatloaf, though I 8pm. Vallejos has earned a top spot as knew nothing about running a kitchen, allowing for a more intimate experience. acknowledge it is a staple of the executive chef with Tractor Brewing so we partnered with chef Sean Sinclair. American dinner table. Their version is Company, helping launch their new It’s pristine looking, with the contrast of restaurant in Los Lunas this past Bandwidth is so limited, and when the tall black wall of booze overlooking stuffed with provolone, lays atop a bed of November. Specializing in high-quality and there’s people that are better than you at the white marble top bar. For the mashed potatoes and julienned seasonal using the best local ingredients, her menu it, and you want to see the city be better, restaurant side, it’s mostly the same, still vegetables, all of which is covered in a has been the highlight of the new location. you’re like, awesome, exactly, come help giving one a great view of Central veal demi-glace. Oh did I mention that it With a knack for creativity and French us out. You gotta collaborate.” So how Avenue while you sit and enjoy your also has a strip of bacon wrapped around cuisines as a speciality, Vallejos’ menu will has the collaboration with Nob Hill Bar meal in comfortable and elegant dining it? Because they didn’t and it was the offer enough elegance, decadence and & Grill changed things? Checking in on spaces. There has been a menu overhaul, most welcome surprise. It’s gorgeous, it’s quality to impress even the most staunch it, the difference is immediately courtesy of chef Sean Sinclair, a man who comforting and it’s unexpected as a dish. of anti-French eaters. If you want to reserve noticeable. has made a name for himself at places Meatloaf has never before brought to a spot (as space is limited) feel free to First off, it’s been cut in half. What like Bar Castaneda and Farm & Table. mind the word decadent, yet somehow, reach out to P’tit Louis Bistro by calling once was a huge space made for dining The drinks program has been reworked this feels exactly right. It’s the meatloaf them at (505) 314-1110 or emailing and entertainment has shifted, becoming from the ground up, and there’s a whole other meatloafs only aspire to be. [email protected]. a

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Finally, the Fried Chicken. When subdued, letting the rum do the lifting talking with someone at the bar the next for the flavors and tastes you’re day, he asked what I should order, and I experiencing. You get the hints of fruity told him the fried chicken, wherein I flavors from the lime and orgeat, with described it as “the crispiest, crunchiest the dry curacao giving it a little more skin you’ve ever had, packed full of oomph, but overall, it’s rum making this seasoning, all holding in some of the sweet drink into a real experience. most moist white chicken you’ve ever Conversely, you’ve got their new-era had, with the perfect pairing of sides and take on it, the Desert Bird ($10) which a hot sauce that doesn’t need to be there, features a funky white rum, lime, but is so much better for existing for it.” pineapple gomme syrup, Campari and Afterwards, he told me I undersold the sparkling water. This is a dramatic shift dish to him. I cannot begin to tell you from the other drink, a night and day how highly I think of this fried chicken. difference. It has dramatically more fruit With a buttermilk brine, the mashed to it, the rum taking the backseat this potatoes and gravy and that incredible time. The pineapple gomme syrup is hot sauce, it is so incredibly good I felt smooth and thick within the drink, shame when I couldn’t finish my second making it have a more defined mouth piece. feel. This is the Mai Tai you’ve come to We mentioned that there was a bar know over the past few decades, a change on-site, and I won’t go into elaborate to the story the original told. Either old detail, but it does carry local beer, wine or new, it is delicious. and a very sizeable selection of spirits, all Then I tried the Scorpion Bowl ($40). of which goes together with a new This is meant to be shared by four, cocktail menu that is jaw-dropping. I was though part of me wants to attempt to told to try the Saturn ($10), a drink Daydream is aesthetically one of the most relaxing spots I’ve been in this city. take it on as a solo participant in featuring gin, my least favorite staple whatever legal way I can do so. This alcohol. I was promised it would impress enormous bowl is filled with Demerara me if I gave it a shot. Featuring Aviator rum, agricole rum, gin, orgeat, Demerara, Gin, lemon juice and a passion fruit orange and lime. It’s then set on fire, orgeat, it seemed too simple to make me with cinnamon sprinkled onto the flame overcome my distaste. Yet somehow, it to give it an eruption of sparks, both was so smooth and clean that the gin festive and exciting. It’s filled with four wasn’t even a factor. Yes, you get a slight hand-cut bamboo straws, ready for the hit of that botanical gin taste on it, but brave group ready to attempt to drink it. not in the way that you would think. It’s It has 10 oz. of alcohol in it, which for a complement. It’s a gentle reminder those in the know, a standard drink has that you’re drinking. But as a whole, it’s 1.5 oz. Between me, my girlfriend, our a fruity, creamy delight that might be the photographer and a friend, we gave it first gin drink I’ve ever truly enjoyed in our best shot and got about a quarter of my life. the way through it (in my defense, I’d It’s clear NM Capital Partners have a already tried three other drinks that clear vision for Nob Hill Bar & Grill, a afternoon.) It’s sweet, it’s vibrant, the place of upscale dining and relaxation rum and gin play games together in your that fits perfectly in the neighborhood. mouth bouncing between the sugar flavor Despite what ART construction had done of rum and the botanical herbal taste of to the neighborhood, Fox remains gin. The orange and lime give it the positive. “I’m just not the kind of guy fruity goodness it needs to be a drink that’s gonna go against it (ART). Either shared between friends, and the fire is we use it or we don’t, but let’s support it the cherry on top. It’s Instagram-ready and make it worth our while right? We for your night out, a perfect way to sit spent the money to do something. I and catch up with old friends over a understand it, it changes things, and drink, literally. This is the perfect night change isn’t always bad you know? We out, all in one bowl. came at a very interesting time in Nob Daydream and Nob Hill Bar & Grill Hills story because for us we just always are two sides of the same coin, in the wanted to do something because we love Nachos are best enjoyed with a smile. Hirum Camp pours your next favorite drink. sense that they have found the need for it here. We’re just trying to look at it Nob Hill to be built back up with new from a more positive approach and just ventures, one a reimagining, one a bold add to what’s already here.” The Burt’s (the fun Burt’s) was a Additionally, with their staff clad in new addition. Both manage to stick the memories of my time there in the past claustrophobic dive bar that had more Hawaiian shirts, you instantly feel the landing when it comes to impressing. will never change, but truly, this new kitsch than you could shake a stick at. vibe of relaxation that this place aims to Maybe it’s our thinking that needs to iteration feels like a logical move for Old tiki lounge Daydream is not, as it is create. Featuring new-era drinks, classics, change. Are we the ones who resist where they should have headed all an intimate yet open space that feels like non-alcoholic offerings and their change? It can feel like being a traitor to along. It’s a bold step and commitment you’re no longer in the city. A shareables, it’s a lot to take in. Our time the city sometimes when something new to high-end-dining and leaving behind combination of brick and wood adorns there taught us the difference between comes along, wanting to continue in the the middle ground it had held for so the walls, with a towering tiki shelf the original and the modern mai tai, a old habits that have become a tradition long. But what of the other half? Where behind the bar and the eyes of dozens of drink I had lost respect for long ago. for us. We work hard to support what we did it go and why? The split becomes statues staring down at the room. A Take the original mai tai, for example, love, and don’t trust the new to have clear when you step inside next door and combination of bar seating, booths, located in the highest spot of their earned its right to be there quite yet. We you’re transported into a craft tiki tables and furniture that would feel at classics menu. This is the Mai Tai all will always have fond memories of that lounge. Enter Daydream, the desert home on a deck near a beach makes the other Mai Tai’s originated from, in terms which is gone, our favorite spots a place cocktail oasis. shift from next door dramatic. It’s hard of style. What I thought was supposed to to reminisce and enjoy the good times we Let’s all be serious for a second. Not to believe they were ever connected at be a fruity, overdone concoction with a once shared there, but perhaps we need many of us would have expected or any point in time. splash of rum is actually a deep and to get the move on with new memories. thought that Albuquerque needed a new Daydream is part of the growing intricate drink. Featuring Jamaican rum, Our way of thinking is the “old,” and it’s tiki bar. With Burt’s long gone, there was number of (much needed) craft cocktail Martinique rum, lime, orgeat, dry time to be out with it, so we can move on definitely a void, but one we couldn’t lounges in the city, carving their own out curacao and Demerara ($12), this isn’t to the “new,” a bold and exciting Nob easily put our finger on. Granted, old nook with their rum-centric offerings. like the Mai Tai’s you’ve had. It’s more Hill that looks and feels fresh. a

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PLEASE DON’T NAME IT TOM BRAIDY We don’t have a lot of Guinness World Records achievements here in the 505. Our most notable one would be when Felix Baumgartner became the first person to break the sound barrier in free fall back in 2012, which checks that box for “jumping out of a spaceship to try and hit the ground as quickly as possible.” But no longer will we be beholden to Red Bull’s corporate ploys! It’s time for a new world record, and that’s local senior citizen Hiddekel Burks’ attempt at the World’s Longest Braid in Coronado Center, which begins on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9am to 9pm and continues through Monday, Feb. 24. Bring your own yarn to donate to this free, all-ages event or even volunteer to braid. Sit in at the Braiding Bar if you just want to braid for fun. All of this takes place outside Sephora, so take a glam-up break if needed. For more information, call 881-2700. CORONADO CENTER 6600 MENAUL NE, 9AM TO 9PM alibi.com/v/7303. (Dan Rayne Pennington) a

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THE SOUND OF FEATHER BOAS IN BROKEN GLASS FEBRUARY Director Frederick Ponzlov shows Deep down, we are all just looking for excuses the classic Tennessee Williams’ to create elaborate costumes that we can play The Glass Menagerie in a new celebrate in. Halloween is the easy sell, Christmas light by casting the main role of has its ugly sweaters, Saint Patrick’s Day brings Tom as a 70-year-old man. It is a the green and you can dress up like a baby Cupid new take that the Aux Dog Theatre for Valentine’s Day. So why not do the same to Nob Hill presents on Friday, Feb. pregame the 40 days and nights that Jesus Christ 21 at 8pm. Discounted opening himself spent in the desert? Do precisely that at weekend tickets for this 13-and- Carnaval Celebration 2020 on Friday, Feb. 21 over production range from $5 to and Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7:30pm at National $17. For more information or to Hispanic Cultural Center’s Journal Theatre. This purchase presale tickets, see over-the-top, colorful festival is the best way to auxdogtheatre.org. AUX DOG THEATRE get those pre-Lent jitters out by letting it all loose for a couple days. Tickets for this all-ages event range 3011 MONTE VISTA BLVD NE, 8PM alibi.com/v/72ze. from $15 to $27 and are the perfect way to say goodbye to chocolate for 40 days. For more info, call (Clarke Condé) a 724-4771. NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER 1701 FOURTH STREET SW, 7:30PM alibi.com/v/73km. (Dan Rayne Pennington) a IMAGE BY ORLANDO FERNANDEZ

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REACH OUT AND TOUCH ART OUT THERE Depeche Mode once advised that we “reach out and touch Don’t be an apologist ufologist, stand tall in your desire to faith,” so why not check out Reaching Out to Embrace the believe. Better yet, join up with others at Fourteen Fifteen Rhythm: Jacob Spill and Sydney Linkletter at OT Circus on Gallery on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7pm for a live taping of the Saturday, Feb. 22 from 5pm to 9pm? This free, all-ages event YouTube hit “Alien Hour with Dr. Howard.” The doctor is in features the graphic pop art of local artists Sydney Linkletter with special guest and Jacob Spill in all the wonderful styles and shapes that Marya Errin Jones, entails. Supporting local art is cool and really helps make a live music from difference in the culture of the city, so if you want to be a part Ribcage and God of the solution, get out there and show local artists some knows what else. love. Email Jennifer at [email protected] to learn more. Topics may include For those who care about this sort of thing, there are also recent UFO light refreshments provided. OT CIRCUS GALLERY 709 CENTRAL AVE NW, 5 sightings, UFO TO 9PM alibi.com/v/7126. (Dan Rayne Pennington) a disclosure, stuff the

IMAGE BY CLARKE CONDÉ CLARKE BY IMAGE government is doing, psychic pets UNLESS and/or current location of El Help plant over 300 trees at the 3rd Annual Bosque Planting Chupacabra. Day on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9:30am to 3pm. RSVP by Believing is better emailing Alejandría at [email protected], grab your together at this gardening gloves and get on down to Bosque Cultural free, all-ages event. Healing Garden Project for a day of reforestation with FOURTEEN FIFTEEN GALLERY volunteers revitalizing the Albuquerque Bosque. It’s free and 1415 FOURTH STREET SW, open to arborists of all ages. BOSQUE CULTURAL HEALING ARTS PROJECT 7PM alibi.com/v/738d. 2315 SECOND STREET SW, 9:30AM TO 3PM alibi.com/v/73kp. (Clarke Condé) a (Clarke Condé) a IMAGE COURTESY OF OT CIRCUS IMAGE BY CLARKE CONDÉ

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KIDS ALBUQUERQUE OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER COMMUNITY Papermaking and Bark Casting Workshop. Artist Brian Arthur presents a two-day workshop on paper- making. For ages 8 to 18. Registration recommended. THURSDAY FEB 20 6500 Coors Blvd NW. 11am. 897-8831. CORONADO CENTER World’s Longest Braid. alibi.com/v/72hj. Witness a Guinness Book World Record attempt for LEARN the longest textile braid and make history with an SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY Library Tour. interactive braiding bar for public participation. 6600 Take a tour of Albuquerque’s oldest public library Menaul NE. 9am-9pm. ALL-AGES! 881-2700. that houses research collections on Albuquerque alibi.com/v/7303. and NM history and culture. 423 Central Ave NE. KIDS 11am-noon. ALL-AGES! 848-1376. alibi.com/v/71sk. MAPLE STREET DANCE SPACE Suzuki Music and Movement Class. A class for children ages 0 to 4 and expecting mothers in their third trimester to nurture musical development, build motor, emotional and social skills, character development and readiness for preschool. 3215 Central Ave NE. $15. 9:30-10:30am. (903) 780-1030. alibi.com/v/6zo8. LEARN SELF SERVE Mastering the BJ: Interactive Skills. This class is for anyone who has a dick in their life and wants to show it some oral love. Sterilized dildos for practicing provided. 112 Morningside Dr NE. $15-$20. 6-7:30pm. 18+. 265-5815. alibi.com/v/70o4. WELLNESS/FITNESS KESHET CENTER FOR THE ARTS Master Class: Falling Up Contemporary Dance Technique. Ani Javian guides participants in working with and against gravity through principles of swing, momentum, suspension and drive. 4121 Cutler Ave NE. $15. 3-4:30pm. ALL-AGES! 224-9808. alibi.com/v/71t1. NEW HEART Hands-Only CPR Class. Learn how to save the life of an adult or teen suffering sudden cardiac arrest outside of the hospital. 601 Lomas FRIDAY FEB 21 Blvd NE. 1-2pm. 13+. 318-0404. alibi.com/v/70iu. AUX DOG THEATRE Gender-Free Contra Dance. Using role terms “Larks” and FRIDAY FEB 21 “Robins,” learn in a safe space where anyone can dance either role. All dances are CORONADO CENTER World’s Longest Braid. 6600 taught. 3011 Monte Vista Blvd NE. $0-$5. Menaul NE. 9am-9pm. ALL-AGES! See 2/20 listing. 7:30-10pm. ALL-AGES! (563) 379-9020. alibi.com/v/7231. KIDS ABQ BIOPARK AQUARIUM Aquarium Overnight. Learn about ocean species and their fascinating nighttime behaviors. 2601 Central Ave NW. 7pm-8am. 848-7180. alibi.com/v/72pn. LEARN SELF SERVE Non-Monogamy Meet and Greet. Find resources and information about polyamory, non- monogamy, open relationships swinging and more in a safe, comfortable environment. 112 Morningside Dr NE. 6:30-8:30pm. 18+. 265-5815. alibi.com/v/70o6. WELLNESS/FITNESS KESHET CENTER FOR THE ARTS Master Class: Intermediate and Advance Modern. This class is led by Diana MacNeil, former Bella Lewitzky Company member, a choreographer and teacher dedicated to the movement arts. 4121 Cutler Ave NE. $15. 3-4:30pm. ALL-AGES! 224-9808. alibi.com/v/72g5. RUDOLFO ANAYA LIBRARY Meditation: Connection to Your True Self. Learn how to come in contact with your inner core and see how life SATURDAY FEB 22 ABQ PARTYSPACE Community Business changing it can be. 7704 Second Street NW. and Craft Expo. Local businesses in the NM 3-4:30pm. 897-8823. alibi.com/v/72j6. community come together to showcase YOGASAAR Senior Yoga. Kate leads beginners and some amazing products and services. 300 seasoned yoga students alike through a class of Menaul Blvd NW. 10am-2pm. ALL-AGES! alibi.com/v/6z9e. traditional and modified yoga poses using chairs and other suitable props. 2205 Silver Ave SE. $12. 4-5:15pm. 227-7765. alibi.com/v/721e. PETS SATURDAY FEB 22 BOXING BEAR BREWING CO. Enchantment Chihuahua Rescue Pop-Up. Meet lovable and adopt- CORONADO CENTER World’s Longest Braid. 6600 able pups and find animal-inspired art, animal CBD Menaul NE. 9am-9pm. ALL-AGES! See 2/20 listing. and pet blankets. Bring donations and get entered into the raffle for prizes. 10200 Corrales Rd NW. O’NIELL’S PUB, Nob Hill The Dirty Liars’ Game. An 11am-5pm. 21+. 897-2327. alibi.com/v/72oj. interactive game show where three storytellers tell two true stories and one fake story under the theme WELLNESS/FITNESS “Going All the Way,” and the audience votes to CHINESE CULTURE CENTER Chin Na for Self determine the liar. 4310 Central Ave SE. $5. 8pm. Defense. Learn the Chinese art of seizing and 18+. 227-7378. alibi.com/v/72y6. grasping from an experienced instructor through

Compiled by Ashli Kesali. Submit your events at alibi.com/events. [16] WEEKLY ALIBI FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 CALENDARS self defense applications and partner work. 427 ings, healing and connection with the Adams St SE. $80-$120. 10am-noon. 13+. 268-7023. local holistic community as well as food, entertain- alibi.com/v/72uw. ment, artists, poets and more. 301 Rio Grande NW. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY Learn About Free. 10am-4pm. ALL-AGES! 899-4575. Medicare For All: A Panel Discussion. The Humanist alibi.com/v/72le. Society of NM presents Judy Deutsch, Mandy Pino and Dr. Herbert Hoffman as they explain why MONDAY FEB 24 Medicare for All is needed including benefits and how to calculate the savings. 423 Central Ave NE. CORONADO CENTER World’s Longest Braid. 6600 10:30am-12:30pm. 848-1376. alibi.com/v/731p. Menaul NE. 9am-9pm. ALL-AGES! See 2/20 listing. WELLNESS/FITNESS SUNDAY FEB 23 HILAND THEATER Zumba Fitness with Bentley. Enjoy a high-energy workout whether you’re a CORONADO CENTER World’s Longest Braid. 6600 newcomer or seasoned dancer. Bring plenty of Menaul NE. 9am-9pm. ALL-AGES! See 2/20 listing. water. 4800 Central Ave SE. $7. 5:45-6:45pm. 13+. LIVING WATER MIRACLE CENTER CHURCH Party 489-9168. alibi.com/v/6zrk. Sunday. Marcus Lee, Jeremiah Angel, David Wade NEW HEART Hands-Only CPR Class. 601 Lomas Blvd and Richard Johnson provide music and preach the NE. 2-3pm. 13+. See 2/20 listing. good word. 6446 Edith Blvd NE. 10am. ALL-AGES! alibi.com/v/71hp. NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE Downward Dino Yoga. Hot or Not KIDS Yoga NM instructors guide a yoga session suitable CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL Preschool for any skill level and ability. 1801 Mountain Rd NW. Workshop: Purim. A program for the youngest $20-$60. 7:30-8:30am. 18+. 841-2877. members of Albuquerque’s Jewish community with alibi.com/v/72gv. songs, games, stories, crafts, snacks, outdoor activ- ities and more. 4401 Indian School Road NE. 10am-noon. 266-0155. alibi.com/v/7002. TUESDAY FEB 25 CORONADO CENTER World’s Longest Braid. 6600 Menaul NE. 9am-9pm. ALL-AGES! See 2/20 listing. KIDS NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE Storytime at the Museum. Hear stories about gardening and composting and learn about compostable items. Then, take a walk through the Kiwanis Learning Garden to see composting in action. For ages 0 to 10. 1801 Mountain Rd NW. 10-11am. ALL-AGES! 841-2800. alibi.com/v/72j5. LEARN SELF SERVE Kinky and Curious: Navigating Play and the BDSM Lifestyle. Explore what is expected of a new person entering the scene, all the need-to- know information, motivations behind play, safety and more. 112 Morningside Dr NE. $15-$20. 6-7:30pm. 18+. 265-5815. alibi.com/v/70o8. WELLNESS/FITNESS ALLEY KATS TAP COMPANY Rise of the Goddess Burlesque Class. Learn the art of tease from leading members of the local burlesque scene. Topics change weekly and are for both new and experi- enced performers of all backgrounds. Pre-registration recommended. 222 Truman St NE. $10. 7:30-8:30pm. 18+. alibi.com/v/738e. SUNDAY FEB 23 MAPLE STREET DANCE SPACE Ballet METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Chronic Afrique Contemporary Dance Basics. A Illness Support Group. People of all diagnoses share beginner-friendly, community-oriented their personal experiences and feelings, learn coping dance class intended to build strength and strategies and gain the support of a community that stamina, while inspiring dancers, new or can relate. 1103 Texas NE. 4:30-5:30pm. 18+. experienced, to move and to express them- alibi.com/v/73fh. selves with grace and joy. 3215 Central Ave NEW HEART Hands-Only CPR Training. 601 Lomas NE. $17. 3:30-5pm. 13+. 366-4982. Blvd NE. 1-2pm. 13+. See 2/20 listing. alibi.com/v/7384. NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF YOGA Lunchbreak Yoga. A midday break to move and stretch and varies based on the season and weather, following LEARN Ayurvedic yoga lineage. All levels, including begin- BACHECHI OPEN SPACE Family Fun Days. Bring ners are welcome. 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE. $10. the family and participate in fun, new activities inside Noon-1pm. ALL-AGES! 697-8507. alibi.com/v/6zm8. or grab a nature backpack and head outside. Each month is a new theme and each week is a new expe- WEDNESDAY FEB 26 rience. 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW. Noon-5pm. ALL-AGES! 314-0356. alibi.com/v/72fk. CORONADO CENTER World’s Longest Braid. 6600 Menaul NE. 9am-9pm. ALL-AGES! See 2/20 listing. SELF SERVE Open Rope Tying Practice. Review communication, consent and safety as you practice WELLNESS/FITNESS knots in a safe space. 112 Morningside Dr NE. $5. HILAND THEATER Zumba Fitness with Bentley. 4800 10am-noon. 18+. 265-5815. alibi.com/v/70o7. Central Ave SE. $7. 5:45-6:45pm. 13+. See 2/24 listing. WELLNESS/FITNESS ALBUQUERQUE OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER NEW HEART Hands-Only CPR Class. 601 Lomas Blvd Taoist Water Method Qigong. Learn about the NE. 8:30-9:30am. 13+. See 2/20 listing. method and how qigong can help with health, NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF YOGA Prana Vinyasa energy, keeping organs healthy and joints flexible Flow Yoga. This all-level class is drenched in and how it can help to diminish the effects of aging. music, inspired by nature and emphasizes the 6500 Coors Blvd NW. 2-3:30pm. 897-8831. elemental qualities of each season. Leave with a alibi.com/v/71xq. sense of connection, community, ritual and gratitude. TAMMY’S EDGE SALON Healing Hearts Frequency 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE. $10. 6-7pm. ALL-AGES! Psychic and Holistic Fair. Enjoy a day of psychic read- 697-8507. alibi.com/v/6zn1.

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STAGE AFRICAN AMERICAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, ART & LIT Expo NM Dreamgirls. 310 San Pedro Dr NE. $23-$25. 7:30-10:30pm. ALL-AGES! See 2/21 listing. THURSDAY FEB 20 VORTEX THEATRE The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. 2900 WORDS Carlisle Blvd NE. $17-$24. 7:30pm. 13+. See 2/21 ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY listing. Jim Henson: The Biography. Participate in a book SONG & DANCE discussion led by librarians Joy Hood and Gail CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NM Gerstner Miller, that examines the biography of iconic creator of puppet characters and stories for T.V. and Philharmonic: Unforgettable Albinoni, Marcello, film. 2000 Mountain Rd NW. 6-7pm. 243-7255. Boccherini and Bach. Enjoy an afternoon of Baroque alibi.com/v/71w8. including Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, Boccherini’s Minuet, Marcello’s Oboe Concerto and Bach’s Cantata ART No. 4. 201 University NE. $25-$55. 3-5pm. 13+. LA FONDA DEL BOSQUE Eliza Maria Schmid Art 323-4343. alibi.com/v/70zn. Exhibit Opening. Celebrate the artist’s work with free appetizers and beverages available for purchase. ELDORADO HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS RSVP requested. 1701 Fourth Street SW. 5-8pm. CENTER Albuquerque UNM Jazz Festival. The ALL-AGES! 238-5316. alibi.com/v/72t6. Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra and UNM Jazz featuring guest artists Matt Brewer and Paul McKee play an amazing night SONG & DANCE of jazz. 11300 Montgomery Blvd. NE. $5-$15. 7:30-10pm. RUDOLFO ANAYA LIBRARY The Rough and ALL-AGES! 226-4396. alibi.com/v/73ee. Tumble. 7704 Second Street NW. 5-6pm. ALL-AGES! See EAST MOUNTAIN LIBRARY, Tijeras listing. LEARN KESHET CENTER FOR THE ARTS Arts and Business Workshops. With years spent honing and practicing your individual art, learn some of the business skills that could help to make a career of living your passion. 4121 Cutler Ave NE. $0-$15. 5-6:30pm. ALL-AGES! 224-9808. alibi.com/v/71wu. TWOGETHER GALLERY AND MARKET Sketch Night at TwoGether. Practice sketching, doodling and painting skills with a chance to meet other local creatives, bounce ideas and techniques off one another and improve skills. All levels and ages welcome. 308 Lead Ave SE. 6-9pm. ALL-AGES! 818-5503. alibi.com/v/6zzi. FRIDAY FEB 21 CFA DOWNTOWN Stay (Away). View new works by Jordan Jirschele and Andre Ramos-Woodard. 113 Fourth Street NW. 6-8pm. ALL-AGES! 277-2112. alibi.com/v/72vx. THURSDAY FEB 20 ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM OF ART AND WORDS HISTORY Puppeteers of NM. Learn about B. RUPPE DRUGS MindWell Poetry’s Tag-Team local puppeteers, view local puppetry films Slam and Open Mic. Poets compete in a lightning from Human Beast Box, see live perform- fast tag team competition, selected at random. Poets ances from Flying Wall Studios and purchase either perform or tag in another poet, for an evening hand-made puppets from the Pop-Up Puppet of quick decisions, strategy and teamwork to deter- Shop. 2000 Mountain Rd NW. 5-8:30pm. mine a winner. 807 Fourth Street SW. 7-9:30pm. 764-6517. alibi.com/v/72gw. ALL-AGES! 985-9708. alibi.com/v/72w2. STAGE KESHET CENTER FOR THE ARTS 2020 AFRICAN AMERICAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Expo NM Dreamgirls. Enjoy the inspira- Choreographers’ Showcase. A dynamic showcase of tional journey through 20th century American local, regional and national choreographers as they popular music that chronicles one of Motown premiere new works and works-in-progress. 4121 group’s rise from obscurity to superstardom. 310 Cutler Ave NE. $5-$15. 7:30-9pm. ALL-AGES! San Pedro Dr NE. $23-$25. 7:30-10:30pm. 224-9808. alibi.com/v/72gb. ALL-AGES! 265-9119. alibi.com/v/71i0. OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE The Langston VORTEX THEATRE The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. Hughes Project with Ron McCurdy. Dr. Ron McCurdy The play explores a universal longing for connection, act as narrator and spoken word artist, along with where, at its center is John Singer, a lonely deaf man piano, bass and drums for a multimedia performance becomes the confidant to a constellation of disparate of Hughes’s kaleidoscopic jazz poem suite Ask Your souls. 2900 Carlisle Blvd NE. $17-$24. 7:30pm. 13+. Mama. 210 Yale Blvd SE. 7:30-9:30pm. 268-0044. 247-8600. alibi.com/v/71ye. alibi.com/v/72q8. SATURDAY FEB 22 LEARN NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER History WORDS Festival. Discover interactive activities, workshops, MAPLE STREET DANCE SPACE Storytelling in Nob lectures, temporary murals, middle and high school Hill. Bring five-minute stories and put your name in contests and more with events inspired by the theme the drawing for open mic times, or just come and of mundos de mestizaje. 1701 Fourth Street SW. listen. 3215 Central Ave NE. $5. 7-8:30pm. 8am-5pm. ALL-AGES! 383-4724. alibi.com/v/727s. ALL-AGES! 400-1545. alibi.com/v/736p. OFFCENTER COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT Making ORGANIC BOOKS Mary Oertel-Kirscher Book Visual Art with Words Workshop. This workshop Signing. The Albuquerque author signs copies of demonstrates work with text. Please bring text her latest mystery, Death of the Head, the second including your own words in your handwriting, if in the Blanche Harriman series. 111 Carlisle Blvd SE. 3pm. ALL-AGES! 553-3823. alibi.com/v/71hl. preferred. 808 Park Ave SW. 12:30-2:20pm. ALL-AGES! 247-1172. alibi.com/v/72vt. TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS, Old Town Ronn Perea Book Signing. The author signs copies of his novel FILM Elsa and Elsie. 2012 South Plaza NW. 1-4pm. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY Books to the Big ALL-AGES! 242-7204. alibi.com/v/731t. Screen: Destry Rides Again. This annual book to film adaptation event, features the story of Tom Destry,

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Compiled by Ashli Kesali. Submit your events at alibi.com/events. FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 WEEKLY ALIBI [21] REEL WORLD FILM | REVIEW by Devin D. O’Leary BY DEVIN D. O’LEARY Student Becomes Teacher The Assistant The Albuquerque Film Office, along with the Stagecoach Foundation, is offering a free Low-key drama examines office politics in #MeToo era screening of the 2005 comedy Are We There uried somewhere deep inside The Yet? The film stars Ice Cube as a man trying to Assistant, documentary filmmaker win the favor of a newly Kitty Green’s first scripted feature divorced mother by B (after 2013’s Ukraine Is Not a Brothel and accompanying her kids on a flight from Portland 2017 Casting JonBenet), is a combustible, to Canada. A mishap at angry feminist screed for the #MeToo era the airport forces them clamoring to get out. Unfortunately, it’s to embark on a road trip instead in our cloaked inside a spare, observational, fly- protagonist’s prized Lincoln Navigator. The film was directed by Brian Levant, who graduated on-the-wall drama so bogged down in the from the University of New Mexico in the early banalities of everyday corporate life that ’70s and went on to make such Hollywood hits its squeaky voice can barely be heard as Beethoven, The Flintstones, Jingle All the Way and Snow Dogs. Levant has returned to above the thrum of an office copy Albuquerque over the years to teach a string of machine. film and TV classes at UNM. Levant will attend Green’s film concentrates exclusively on the screening, taking place this Saturday, Feb. 22 at 12:30pm at the South Broadway Cultural quiet blonde in a gray turtleneck Jane Center (1025 Broadway Blvd. SE). He will (Emmy winning Julia Garner from participate in a post-film Q&A, discussing his “Ozark”). There’s barely a shot in the film long history in the film biz. Admission is free, but you need to register in advance to assure where she’s not in frame. But for the yourself a seat. You can do that by going to longest time, we simply have to take it on southbroadwaytickets.com. faith that there’s a reason we’re staring at “Have you tried restarting?” her so intently. We gather from the 15 minutes or so, it’s clear nobody cares in accumulating evidence that Jane works as Will Milk Be Made The Assistant the slightest about what is or is not going an assistant (hence, the title) at the New Available? Written and directed by Kitty Green on at this company. It’s a man’s man’s York office of some powerful, unnamed Dinner and a Movie closes out this month at Starring Julia Garner, world, baby. O’Neill’s Nob Hill (4310 Central Ave. SE) with film industry mogul. It’s as if she works Matthew Macfadyen, Makenzie Leigh Garner tries hard to give her put-upon the last John Hughes film of February. On for—I don’t know, let’s pull a name out of Wednesday, Feb. 26 swing by O’Neill’s for Rated R character some sort of inner life— the air—Harvey Weinsten. We watch as Jane Hughes’ 1985 hit The Breakfast Club starring Opens Friday 2/21. stammering and insecure on the outside goes about her day in frightened, new-gal- Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, with the slightest hint of a flinty center. Anthony Michael Hall and Emilio Estevez. The in-the-office silence. She makes copies, she So does our heroine eventually lose her Green’s film probably intends for her to be screening takes place inside O’Neill’s private brews coffee, she orders lunch, she signs event space. Seating begins at 6pm, film shit and start killing people with a an admirable figure, a tiny cog fighting for packages, she washes dishes in the starts at 7pm. The film is free, but the Swingline stapler? Does she engage in a against the overwhelming man machine in evening’s food and drink specials will cost ya. break room, she orders office supplies, she kinky sadomasochistic affair with her which she finds herself. But her reticence to answers the phone, she takes messages, married boss? Does she at least go get a do much of anything over the course of the she schedules appointments, she pays dry Funding Native Film new job? No such luck. She mostly just film makes her a frustrating character on cleaning bills, she books airline tickets—all During the 2019 New Mexico legislative makes more copies. Occasionally Jane which to focus. Is she genuinely interested session, a grant fund was established by Sen. of which we get to observe in intercepts angry phone calls from her big in rocking the boat, or would she rather just John Pinto to support local Native American anthropological detail. filmmakers. The John Pinto Native boss’ wife (or is it his mistress?). At least look the other way (like everybody else) and Filmmakers Memorial Fund makes available Jane, who is at the office before anyone twice she’s required to type out a formal preserve her (objectively shitty) job? resources for educational and financial else and leaves after everyone else, apology letter to the man upstairs. (The There are moments when The Assistant’s support to Native filmmakers for the purpose appears to have nothing resembling a of making films or creating film programs for ease with which her coworkers coach her on various shadow punches land a painful jab. personal life. In fact, she never even seems their communities. Upwards of $100,000 is it shows just what a daily task that is.) How hard the film hits may be directly available through this grant program. to leave the office, working day and night All in all, The Assistant isn’t interested in proportional to how much you’ve been Applicants must be a registered member of and subsisting off of microwave food. The one of the tribes or pueblos in New Mexico— histrionics. About 45 minutes into the film, affected by this exact sort of sexist only time she exits the building is to run including Acoma, Cochiti, Isleta, Jemez, though, things finally come to a head. environment. (“I’m so hard on you,” says Laguna, Nambe, Ohkay Owhingeh, Picuris, an errand for someone. Also, every single Between trips to the copy machine, it slowly Jane’s invisible boss in a faux-apologetic e- Pojoaque, Sandia, San Felipe, San Ildefonso, person she interacts with seems like a curt, Santa Ana, Santa Clara, Santo Domingo, dawns on Jane that the new “assistant” her mail, “Because I’m trying to make you self-serving asshole. But hey, that’s show boss has hired (an “objectively pretty” Taos, Tesuque, Zia, Zuni, Jicarilla Apache, better.”) As a snapshot of the banal neglect Mescalero Apache and the Navajo Nation. business, huh? waitress from Utah) is only on staff so the that fosters sexist attitudes in corporate Funds can be used to study film at an If The Assistant were a documentary, it boss can sleep with her. By all the approved New Mexico college or to start a America, this film hits close to home. As an would be deadly dull. As a drama it’s … indications we’re privy to, the man in film or multimedia program at one of these exposé of sexual predation in the #MeToo universities. They can also be put toward well, it’s still pretty dull. For near- charge is a predatory pervert employing a era, however, The Assistant is almost preproduction, production or post- interminable stretches, no dialogue of any casting couch as freely as—just clutching at production expenses for a specific film painfully timid. Sure, it’s a film about the project. Grants will be awarded though an consequence occurs. And for the most straws here, choosing a name at random— application process which includes a project part, nothing actually happens to Jane on Harvey Weinstein (allegedly). damage that silence can do. I get that. But description and budget explaining how the the day we spend observing her. It’s not After an interminable amount of time, silence doesn’t make for a particularly awards would be used. Applications, compelling drama. What we need at this resumes and other material can be sent to like anyone really screams at her or Jane screws up her last shreds of mouse-like [email protected]. A selection actively abuses her or visibly harasses her. courage and tries to report the lech to the point is an angry, screaming manifesto. committee will judge the applications and They mostly just ignore her. Few people in higher ups in HR. But after sitting in front What we get is a sad girl eating a plastic- choose where this year’s money is the office even seem to know she exists. wrapped muffin all alone in a corner coffee allocated. For more details go to of a condescending dude in a suit like a nmfilm.com/senator-john-pinto-native- It’s as if she’s invisible. Because she’s an schoolgirl in front of the principal, going shop late at night and feeling sad. That’s filmmakers-memorial-fund. a assistant, you see. around and around in dialogue circles for just … sad. a

[22] WEEKLY ALIBI FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 FILM | IDIOT BOX by Devin D. O’Leary Locked and Loaded “Locke & Key” on Netflix he award-winning comic book series and makes good use of the wintry New Locke & Key by writer Joe Hill (son England setting. T to Stephen King) and Chilean artist Admittedly, some of the book’s gorier Gabriel Rodriguez has long been on sequences have been greatly reduced to PG- Hollywood’s “hot list” for adaptation. If you 13 levels—possibly in pursuit of all-ages haven’t had the pleasure, think of it as audience members left over from “Stranger something like The Haunting of Hill House Things.” As a result, some readers of the crossed with The Chronicles of Narnia. comic may be ticked off to find the show Dimension Films initially wanted to make a concentrating more on teen lit fantasy than feature version with Alex Kurtzman and on Lovecraftian horror. But it’s not a bad Roberto Orci (Transformers, Star Trek) in tradeoff, really. The story’s collection of charge. But that fell apart for some reason. magical keys and doors is its most original FOX shot a full TV pilot back in 2011— element, and it’s good to see them which never made it onto the air despite highlighted though the use of some some solid direction and a memorable cast dazzling, well-executed special effects. Yes, (Miranda Otto, Jesse McCartney, Sarah rural Massachusetts following the shocking there’s more teen drama and romance than Bolger, Nick Stahl). After years of stops and murder of their father, a high school in the comic. But the cast is good enough to starts, Netflix has stepped in with its massive counselor in Seattle. The Lockes take up pull it off without making this feel like your buying power and global reach, delivering a residence at their father’s ancestral home, a standard CW melodrama. And the show’s commendable version of the supernatural sprawling Gothic mansion called Keyhouse. gloomy, realistic depiction of the trauma series that will both lure new fans and please It isn’t long before the kids discover a series and loss at the heart of it all offers a solid a decent percentage of the old ones. of magical keys hidden inside the house, emotional ground on which to construct its Carlton Cuse (who gave us “Lost,” an each of which bestows a specific power on characters (making the twisty supernatural appropriately mysterious antecedent) serves the person who uses it (in conjunction with elements to come easier to swallow). as co-creator, showrunner and one of the the appropriate door, of course). But there’s Spread over the course of 10 episodes executive producers for Netflix’s 10-episode a mysterious supernatural presence lurking (with plenty more to come), the tension isn’t representation, covering (most of) the inside the estate’s well house, a ghostly always as tight as it should be. The addition book’s first three story arcs (“Welcome to woman named Dodge (Laysla De Oliveira) of some new characters definitely adds a few Lovecraft,” “Head Games” and “Crown of who will stop at nothing to get her hands on too many subplots unrelated to the central Shadows”). Future seasons (not yet those keys. story. Nonetheless, “Locke & Key” offers up greenlighted, but very likely) will go deeper The Netflix version takes dozens of small some clever dark fantasy—imaginative, into the storyline. liberties with the original property, while original and occasionally quite spooky. And As in the original comic, the overall plot maintaining the majority of its look and if it puts you in the mood to read/re-read centers on the Locke children: Tyler, Kinsey feel. Certain story elements are reordered, Hill and Rodriquez’ original comic and Bode (played here by Connor Jessup, some characters reduced in importance and afterward, all the better. a Emilia Jones and Jackson Robert Scott). others brought to the forefront. But fans will Together with their traumatized mother instantly feel at home with the overall story Season 1 of “Locke & Key” is available now (Darby Stanchfield), the Locke kids move to and setting. The show is very crisply lensed, for streaming on Netflix.

“Hunters” (Amazon Prime streaming anytime) Busy Jordan Peele (Us, “The Last O.G.,” The Twilight MONDAY 24 THE WEEK IN Zone”) is the executive producer of this drama about “Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier” Nazi hunters in 1977 New York City trying to stop (Smithsonian 6pm) The Smithsonian Channel some of Hilter’s old compatriots from starting a Fourth celebrates Black History Month by looking back at Reich in the US. Al Pacino, Lena Olin, Logan Lerman, the contributions African-Americans have made to SLOTH Sal Rubinek and Carol Kane are among the cast. our country’s space program. SATURDAY 22 THURSDAY 20 TUESDAY 25 “ThunderCats Roar!” (Cartoon Network 11:30am) The “Playing for Keeps” (Sundance Now streaming “Pete Davidson: Alive From New York” (Netflix ’80s TV sci-fi fantasy returns in a version that is streaming anytime) Sometimes it’s easy to forget anytime) Sundance pulls out another international considerably more cartoony and comedic than what a crime drama, this one from Australia. It concerns that Pete Davidson is actually a comedian and not the salacious (and evidently murderous) world of lot of people grew up on. just some weird-looking dude who has inexplicably Aussie Rules Football wives. “The 51st NAACP Image Awards” (BET 6pm) Half the dated Ariana Grande, Kate Beckinsale, Andie “Spectros” (Netflix streaming anytime) Could this cast of Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman who starred MacDowell’s daughter Margaret Qualley and be the Brazilian equivalent of “Stranger Things”? In in 21 Bridges, Daniel Kaluuya who starred in Queen & supermodel Kaia Gerber. Here’s the stand-up the Liberdade district of Sao Paulo (home to the Slim, Michael B. Jordan who starred in Just Mercy, comedy special to prove it. largest ethnic Japanese community outside of Sterling K. Brown who starred in Waves, Winston Duke Japan), five teenagers are “accidentally attracted to a who was in Us and Lupita Nyong’o who was also in Us) WEDNESDAY 26 supernatural reality that they can not comprehend.” fight it out for best acting honors. Douglas Petrie, a producer on everything from “I Am Not OK With This” (Netflix streaming “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” to “Daredevil,” directs. anytime) An angsty teenage girl (Sophia Lillis from “Save My Skin” (TLC 9pm) Seriously, TLC. What’s SUNDAY 23 It and “Sharp Objects”) navigates high school, with you? Why do you think I want to spend my “Disney Fam Jam” (Disney 9:23pm) Dance-crazed family drama, her budding sexuality and an nights gawking at people’s horrible skin conditions, unrequited crush on her best friend. Been there, girl. gargantuan pimples and freakish foot problems? families take their moves out of the living room and into the spotlight to see who’s got what it takes to Also, she’s forced to deal with budding bring home a $10,000 cash prize. Don’t worry, pre- superpowers. Sorry, ya lost me, honey; but good luck FRIDAY 21 teens: Nothing’s cooler than dancing with your with that. parents on TV. “It’s Personal With Amy Hoggart” (TBS/truTV “Glitch Techs” (Netflix streaming anytime) Dan “Better Call Saul” (AMC 8:05pm) Albuquerque’s 8pm) Self-styled “underqualified and Milano (“Greg the Bunny”) and Eric Robles overconfident” Brit Amy Hoggart (a former (“Fanboy & Chum Chum”) are the creators of this favorite lawyer returns for a fifth season. Poor cartoon about two teens working at a game store as a Jimmy McGill is slowly fading away. Is this the correspondent on “Full Frontal With Samantha front for their actual job: hunting video game season we finally see him embrace his full-on inner Bee”) helps Americans feel better by tackling issues monsters who have escaped into the real world. sleazeball Saul Goodman? that make their lives—and Amy’s—harder.

FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 WEEKLY ALIBI [23] FILM | CAPSULES by Devin D. O’Leary NEW 100 minutes. PG-13. (Opens Wednesday 2/26 at Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, AMC The Assistant Albuquerque 12, Cottonwood Stadium 16, Reviewed this issue. 87 minutes. R. (Opens Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX) Friday 2/21 at High Ridge) Brahms: The Boy II The Boy—a 2016 horror cheapy about a woman hired to act as a nanny for a British RETURNING couple with a big estate and a creepy porce- The Color Purple (1985) lain doll that may or may not be possessed Steven Spielberg’s multi-Oscar-nominated by the spirit of their dead son—wasn’t exactly adaptation of Alice Walker’s much-loved crying out for a sequel. But here it is anyway. novel returns to theaters for its 35th anniver- Seems a new family has moved into the sary. Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey and guest house at the abandoned estate and Danny Glover star in Walker’s sprawling tale their young son has found a familiar-looking of an African-American woman struggling to old doll. [Cue eerie music.] Katie Holmes, find her identity after suffering abuse at the whose star appears to have dimmed, is the hand of her father and others over the course lead. 86 minutes. PG-13. (Opens Thursday of four decades. 154 minutes. PG-13. (Opens 2/20 at Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Sunday 2/22 at Century 14 Downtown, Cen- AMC Albuquerque 12, Icon Cinemas Albu- tury Rio, Cottonwood Stadium 16, Winrock querque, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Cot- Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX) tonwood Stadium 16, Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX) The Godfather (1972) The Godfather? What can you say? Francis The Call of the Wild Ford Coppola’s gangster saga (based on the Jack London’s animal-based adventure novel somewhat inferior book by Mario Puzo) is from 1903 has been adapted to film at least one of the most praised films of all time. And half a dozen times. But it’s never been done you’ve got a chance to see it on the big with mediocre CGI! Now our canine hero screen as movies were intended to be seen. Buck—dognapped in California and forced to This is one offer you cannot refuse. 175 min- work as a sled dog in the Yukon—can act, utes. R. (Sunday 2/23 at Icon Cinemas Albu- emote and perform stunts like no real dog querque) actor before him. (At least the filmmakers have resisted the urge to make him talk.) Har- Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) rison Ford shows up as one of the token hu- The Call of the Wild Hayao Miyazaki adapts Diana Wynne Jones’ mans, a grizzled gold prospector named young adult novel for this animated master- John Thornton. (Relax, it amounts to a glori- piece. This fabulous fairy tale concerns a fied cameo and a bunch of unnecessary movie.com. 82 minutes. Unrated. (Opens The Lodge young girl, cursed to live as an old woman, voice-over narration.) 100 minutes. PG. Sunday 2/23 at Guild Cinema) The Austrian duo of Severin Fiala and who takes up residence in the titular dwelling (Opens Thursday 2/20 at Century 14 Down- Veronika Franz (Goodnight Mommy) return of a handsome wizard in hopes of finding a town, Century Rio, AMC Albuquerque 12, Emerald Run with a menacing (and sometimes meander- cure. The story, mixing fantasy and technol- Flix Brewhouse, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, A desperate man (David Chokachi from “Bay- ing) psychodrama. Two kids and their soon- ogy, is more intuitive than logical; but fans Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Cottonwood watch,” Army of the Damned and Abner, the to-be stepmom (Riley Keough), the lone (both young and old) of otherworldly drama Stadium 16, Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & Invisible Dog) gets involved in a risky plan to survivor of a Heaven’s Gate-style doomsday will be duly impressed. 119 minutes. PG. RPX) smuggle emeralds across the Mexican bor- cult, head to a secluded mountaintop cabin (Sunday 4/7 at Flix Brewhouse) der in order to save his daughter’s life. When for Christmas. But when dad (Richard Ar- The Cave the deal goes south (of course it does) and mitage) gets called away on a work emer- The Last Unicorn (1982) From National Geographic Films (oh, those he is left for dead, his survival becomes “a gency and the snow starts falling, tensions The animated cult film based on Peter S. Bea- folks are good) comes this Oscar nominee search for meaning and enlightenment” in begin to rise to nightmarish proportions. gle’s much-loved fantasy novel returns to the for Best Documentary. In war-torn Syria the the harsh desert landscape. Yup, somehow Slow-going, claustrophobic and darkly exis- big screen. Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Christo- last vestige of hope and safety for besieged this heist thriller turns into a faith-based tential, this horroresque drama isn’t for every pher Lee and Angela Lansbury provide the civilians lies inside a ramshackle under- drama. 90 minutes. PG-13. (Opens Friday taste. But if you dig the moody work of Ari voices for this dazzling fable directed by ground hospital known as “The Cave.” Direc- 2/21 at Cottonwood Stadium 16) famed animators Jules Bass and Arthur Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) and Osgood Rankin Jr. (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rein- tor Feras Fayyad (Last Men in Aleppo) uses Free Burma Rangers Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter, I Am the the film to profile 30-year-old pediatrician Dr. Pretty Thing That Lives in the House), this deer,” The Hobbit, “Thundercats”). The story Amani Ballor and her female colleagues, This religious documentary sells the story of concerns a brave unicorn and a novice magi- “rare hero of faith” Dave Eubank, a former US might be up your alley. 108 minutes. R. cian fighting an evil king obsessed with cap- working alongside male doctors in a way that Special Forces soldier-turned-missionary. To- (Opens Thursday 2/20 at Century Rio, High would be unthinkable in what’s left of the pa- Ridge) turing the world’s magical creatures. 92 triarchal Syrian culture aboveground. 95 min- gether with his wife Karen and their three minutes. G. (Opens Friday 2/21 at Guild Cin- utes. Unrated. (Opens Friday 2/21 at Guild young children, the Eubanks travel to conflict Love Aaj Kal ema) Cinema) zones around the world trying to “serve the Two different individuals (Kartik Aaryan, Sara oppressed.” The Eubanks claim to have relief Ali Khan) on a journey of love, loss and life National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978) Chinese Portrait teams made up of “men and women of dif- must pass through the various phases of Tom Hulce, Stephen Furst, John Belushi, From acclaimed director Wang Xiaoshuai ferent ethnicities and faiths that are united for reincarnation. This one’s described as the Kevin Bacon, Tim Matheson and Karen Allen (Beijing Bicycle; So Long, My Son) comes a freedom.” But they talk an awful lot about “spiritual successor” to director Imtiaz Ali’s star in the original, raunchy sex comedy from personal snapshot of contemporary China in “sharing the love of Jesus” and would really 2009 romantic dramedy of the same name. 1978. A bunch of slovenly frat boys stick it to its diversity. Shot over the course of 10 years prefer that all the heathens they encounter re- In Hindi with English subtitles. 141 minutes. the man at uptight Faber College, circa 1962. on film and video, Chinese Portrait slowly pent and be baptized in the blood of Christ. Unrated. (Opens Friday 2/21 at Movies West) Toga party! R. (Opens Wednesday 2/26 at moves its lens from one documentary-style 105 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Monday 2/24 Flix Brewhouse) tableau to another—pedestrians shuffle at Century Rio, Cottonwood Stadium 16, Love Live! Series 9th Anniversary LOVE Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory across a street in Beijing, steelworkers linger Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX) LIVE! FEST (1971) outside a deserted factory, tourists scamper Captured live from Saitama Super Arena in Impractical Jokers: The Movie Saitama, Japan comes this concert special The candy-coated fantasy classic based on across a crowded beach, worshippers pray Like a low-rent “Jackass,” truTV’s “Impracti- Roald Dahl’s nonsense-filled children’s book in a remote village. Wang’s minimalist photo- featuring performances related to the Japan- returns to the big screen. It’s darker and more graphic vision forces viewers to stop and cal Jokers” follows middle-aged dorks Brian ese multimedia music/anime/manga/video Quinn, Joe Gatto, James Murray and Sal Vul- game franchise “Love Live!” Evidently, you chaotic than you probably remember, and contemplate these simple scenes of every- cano as they challenge one another to per- damn is Gene Wilder good. 100 minutes. G. day life. 79 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Tues- get to see songs “performed” by (Opens Saturday 2/22 at Flix Brewhouse) day 2/25 at Guild Cinema) form various hidden camera pranks. How Aqours/Saint Snow from “Love Live! Sun- could one basic cable TV show contain all shine!!” and Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Young Lakota (2012) Confucian Dream that entertainment? So here’s the feature film Club from the newest game and Muse from This sociopolitical documentary heads to the Mijie Li’s observational documentary intro- version that one 12-year-old fan in Kenosha the original “Love Live!” Screened in Japan- Pine Ridge Reservation where Sunny Clifford, duces audiences to Chaoyan, a young Chi- was begging for. The film starts off with a ese only. 190 minutes. PG. (Opens Tuesday her twin sister Serena and their neighbor nese wife and mother whose embrace of the (scripted) flashback to 1994, when the guys 2/25 at Century Rio, Winrock Stadium 16 Brandon Ferguson, dream of making a differ- ancient (and in modern-day China, seemingly were in high school and tried to sneak into a IMAX & RPX) ence for themselves and the community outdated) philosophy of Confucianism affects Paula Abdul concert—which, believe it or around them. When South Dakota passes a her life, work and family. In Mandarin with not, serves as an excuse for all the (non- My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising law criminalizing all forms of abortion, the English subtitles. 82 minutes. Unrated. scripted) hidden camera stunts that follow. 93 Here’s the second feature animated film first female president of the Oglala Lakota, (Opens Tuesday 2/25 at Guild Cinema) minutes. PG-13. (Opens Thursday 2/20 at based on the popular manga/anime series Century Rio) about a boy named Izuku Midoriya who is takes a stand by proposing building a Dosed born without superpowers in a world where women’s health clinic on sovereign reserva- After many years of prescription medications Las Pildoras De Mi Novio (My Boyfriend’s such abilities are commonplace. With the tion land. Our three young subjects are soon failed her, a suicidal woman turns to under- Meds) help of his favorite superhero, Izuku enrolls in drawn into this political storm, forcing them ground healers to try and overcome her de- A woman’s island getaway with her the U.A. High School, a training ground for to make choices that will define who they are pression, anxiety and opioid addiction using boyfriend is thrown for a loop when he for- wannabe heroes. For this outing, our young and what kind of adults they will become. illegal psychedelic medicine like magic gets to take his prescription medications hero-in-training and the rest of the pupils in Proceeds from this special screening will go mushrooms and iboga. Advance tickets for along. That sounds … funny? In English and Class 1-A must save a group of islanders toward the Indigenous Women Rising Abor- this award-winning documentary special Spanish with English subtitles. 100 minutes. from a powerful new villain. Screened in Eng- tion Fund. 83 minutes. Unrated. (Opens Sat- event can be purchased by going to dosed- R. (Opens Thursday 2/20 at Century Rio) lish dubbed and English subtitled versions. urday 2/22 at Guild Cinema) [24] WEEKLY ALIBI FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 FILM | CAPSULES by Devin D. O’Leary

Zombieland (2009) Albuquerque 12, Cottonwood Stadium 16, act, and Waititi nails both the silly satire and The simple, blood-spattered story about a High Ridge, Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & the painful drama—even if the story is ulti- Theater Contact Info: quartet of loners who hook up to road-trip RPX) mately a slight one. Reviewed in v28 i44. 108 their way across a zombie-ravaged U.S.A. minutes. PG-13. (Guild Cinema, High Ridge) hides some of the most gut-bustingly funny Fantasy Island AMC ALBUQUERQUE 12 dialogue to come off a movie screen in quite Remember “Fantasy Island”? Well, forget it. Jumanji: The Next Level 3810 Las Estancias Way SW • 544-2360 a while. Jesse Eisenberg (Adventureland) This teen-leaning horror cheapie from Blum- Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Jack Black stars as a nerdy survivalist who stays alive by house Productions (Paranormal Activity, The and Kevin Hart are back as a group of friends CENTURY 14 DOWNTOWN sticking to a strict set of rules. Those start to Purge, Insidious, Sinister, Truth or Dare, transported back into their digital avatars in 100 Central SW • 243-9555 go out the window when he joins forces with Happy Death Day, Ouija) sends Lucy Hale the magical video game Jumanji. This time a crazy tough guy (Woody Harrelson) and a (“Pretty Little Liars”) and a bunch of young around, the game is broken, and the quartet CENTURY RIO pair of female con artists (Emma Stone and folks to a magical tropical island that prom- find themselves fighting new adversities and I-25 & Jefferson • 343-9000 Abigail Breslin). Reviewed in v18 i41. 80 min- ises to make their fondest dreams come true, navigating different landscapes—from snowy but actually brings their darkest nightmares mountaintops to arid deserts. Awkwafina, utes. R. (Opens Monday 2/24 at Flix Brew- COTTONWOOD STADIUM 16 house) to life instead. (You’re not gonna earn stars Nick Jonas and Danny DeVito are among the on Yelp with that business plan, guys.) The new cast members for this go-around. 123 Cottonwood Mall • (844) 462-7342 ext. #607 film also replaces Ricardo Montalban with minutes. PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, Michael Peña (Ant-Man). I mean, c’mon. 110 Century Rio, Flix Brewhouse, Rio Rancho FLIX BREWHOUSE minutes. PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, Premiere Cinema, AMC Albuquerque 12, 3236 La Orilla NW • 445-8500 STILL PLAYING Century Rio, Flix Brewhouse, Icon Cinemas Cottonwood Stadium 16, Winrock Stadium 1917 Albuquerque, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, 16 IMAX & RPX) GUILD CINEMA Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Revolution- AMC Albuquerque 12, Cottonwood Stadium 3405 Central NE • 255-1848 ary Road, Skyfall) directs the epic and techni- 16, Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX) Just Mercy cally ingenious tale of World War I. Two Based on a true story, Michael B. Jordan young British privates are given the impossi- The Gentlemen (from Black Panther and Creed) stars as HIGH RIDGE ble mission of delivering a message deep After a decade or so screwing around with world-renowned civil rights attorney Bryan 12910 Indian School NE • (844) 462-7342 ext. #605 within enemy territory, preventing 1,600 mainstream blockbusters (Sherlock Holmes, Stevenson, who works to free a wrongly con- young soldiers from walking into a trap. This The Man From U.N.C.L.E., King Arthur: The demned death row inmate (Jamie Foxx) in ICON CINEMAS ALBUQUERQUE entire film, inspired by a true historical inci- Legend of the Sword, Aladdin), British film- Alabama. Emotional performances and an 13120-A Central Ave. SE • 814-7469 dent, is shot and edited to appear as a single, maker Guy Ritchie returns to the knockabout urgent story overcome the film’s somewhat uninterrupted take unfolding in real time. The gangster sagas that he made his bones on pedantic sense of advocacy. 136 minutes. MOVIES 8 story feels familiar, but the visuals are grip- (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels; PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, High Ridge) 4591 San Mateo NE • 888-4773 ping. 119 minutes. R. (Century 14 Downtown, Snatch; Revolver). Here we find Matthew Knives Out Century Rio, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Colin Farell, Henry Filmmaker Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, MOVIES WEST Rancho Premiere Cinema, AMC Albu- Stars Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi) 9201 Coors NW • 898-4664 querque 12, Cottonwood Stadium 16, High Golding and Hugh Grant in the amusingly takes Agatha Christie-style murder mystery Ridge, Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX) macho tale of a British drug lord who tries to sell off his highly profitable criminal empire to over the top and back again with this giddy RIO RANCHO PREMIERE CINEMA Bad Boys For Life a dynasty of Oklahoma billionaires. R. (Cen- fun thriller. Seems that a world-famous mys- 1000 Premiere Parkway • 994-3300 A good 25 years after they exhausted most tury 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Cottonwood tery writer (Christopher Plummer) has been of the clichés of the buddy cop genre in Bad Stadium 16) murdered at his lavish country estate. Now SUB THEATER Boys, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return it’s up to a dapper, Southern-fried detective UNM (Student Union Building Room 1003) • 277-5608 for some familiar action movie shenanigans. Gretel & Hansel (Daniel Craig) to figure out which of the guy’s This time around they’re trying to stop the vi- Contemplative art-horror director Osgood quirky relatives did him in. Chris Evans? Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter, I Am the Jamie Lee Curtis? Michael Shannon? Don WINROCK STADIUM 16 IMAX & RPX cious leader of a Miami drug cartel. The jokes 2100 Louisiana Blvd. NE • (844) 462-7342 ext. #4058 mostly revolve around the idea that, you Pretty Thing That Lives in the House) tries his Johnson? Toni Collette? Reviewed in v28 i48. know, they’re older than they were 25 years hand at the umpteenth reimagining of the 130 minutes. PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown) ago. But the old-school action-comedy vibe Brothers Grimm fairy tale. As usual, a couple Little Women is appropriately infectious. 123 minutes. R. of kids get lost in the forest and stumble Indie writer-director Greta Gerwig’s (Mistress where he helps a police officer (James Mars- (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Flix across the abode of a mean old witch (Alice America, Francis Ha, Lady Bird) take on Little den) fight an evil genius. Yup, that’s Jim Car- Brewhouse, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio Krige, Star Trek: First Contact). Perkins is a Women draws on the classic novel and its rey returning to the big screen after a Rancho Premiere Cinema, AMC Albu- compelling visual director, but he doesn’t re- author Louisa May Alcott’s overarching body four-year hiatus as Dr. Robotnik. And yeah, querque 12, Cottonwood Stadium 16, Win- ally like films in which things happen. 87 min- of work. In Gerwig’s take, Alcott’s alter ego Jo this is based on the popular Sega video rock Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX) utes. PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, Century game from 1991. The hedgehog is com- Rio, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Cotton- March (Saoirse Ronan) reflects on her fic- puter-animated. Everybody else is real. More Dolittle wood Stadium 16) tional life as her sisters Meg, Amy and Beth or less. 99 minutes. PG. (Century 14 Down- Robert Downey Jr. takes on the role of Hugh independently determine the trajectory of town, Century Rio, Flix Brewhouse, Icon Cin- Lofting’s kiddy book series hero, a veterinar- Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey their own lives. Laura Dern, Meryl Streep, emas Albuquerque, Rio Rancho Premiere ian who can “walk with the animals, talk with Yup, this one kinda tanked at the box office, Bob Odenkirk and Timothée Chalamet are Cinema, AMC Albuquerque 12, Cottonwood the animals, grunt and squeak and squawk so Warner Bros. changed the name from the impressive cast. 135 minutes. PG. (Cen- Stadium 16, Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & with the animals.” This one isn’t as over-the- Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emanci- tury Rio) pation of One Harley Quinn Harley Quinn: RPX) top bombastic as Disney’s recent attempts to to Parasite live-actionize old fairy tales (Oz the Great and Birds of Prey. Margot Robbie resurrects her The latest film from brilliant South Korean di- Spies in Disguise Powerful, Maleficent). But it still allows Holly- popular comic book character from the de- rector Bong Joon-Ho (The Host, Mother, Will Smith offers up his voice to this cartoon wood to do what it does best—cast random cidedly rickety DC/Warner Bros. vehicle Sui- Snowpiercer) is a pitch-black, tragicomic about an international superspy who gets stars as the voices of animated animals (in cide Squad. This time around the nutty thriller about a poor but loving family scrap- turned into a pigeon. He’s a pigeon. But he’s this case, it’s Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, troublemaker has broken up with her long- ing by in a crowded “semi-basement” apart- still got to save the world. That’s the situation. John Cena, Tom Holland, Kumail Nanjiani time boyfriend The Joker (explosives were ment on a grubby side street in Seoul. By Will Smith is a pigeon. 102 minutes. PG. and Octavia Spencer). It’s a genial enough involved) and has teamed up with a group of chance, the family’s intelligent son lands a (Century Rio) family film, but there’s not a lot of effort evi- questionably moral antiheroes (including Mary Elizabeth Winstead as The Huntress job tutoring an upper-class teenage girl who Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker dent in the plot, characters or jokes. Re- lives in a massive modernist mansion. This Director J.J. Abrams closes out this latest viewed in V29 i30. 111 minutes. PG. (Century and Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary) in order to save a young girl from a particularly sudden and vivid contrast in fortunes sets up Star Wars trilogy by setting up one final battle 14 Downtown, Century Rio, Rio Rancho Pre- the film’s nasty, near-Gothic twists and turns between the forces of good (embodied by miere Cinema, AMC Albuquerque 12, Cot- evil Gotham City crime lord (Ewan McGre- gor). 109 minutes. R. (Century 14 Downtown, (none of which should be spoiled). 131 min- Daisey Ridley’s Rey) and the forces of evil tonwood Stadium 16, Winrock Stadium 16 utes. R. (Century 14 Downtown, Century Rio, (led by Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren). Also, Lando IMAX & RPX) Century Rio, Flix Brewhouse, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, Cottonwood Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) and Emperor Downhill AMC Albuquerque 12, Cottonwood Stadium Stadium 16, High Ridge, Winrock Stadium 16 Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) are back for old A middle-aged couple (Will Ferrell and Julia 16, High Ridge, Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & IMAX & RPX) times’ sake. 141 minutes. PG-13. (Century 14 Louis-Dreyfus) are doing their best to enjoy a RPX) The Photograph Downtown, Century Rio, Rio Rancho Pre- family vacation at an upscale Austrian ski re- miere Cinema) Jojo Rabbit LaKeith Stanfield, Issa Rae, Chelsea Peretti, sort. But when an avalanche threatens the Rob Morgan, Courtney B. Vance and Lil Rel Uncut Gems family’s safety—and dad responds by ditch- Taiki Waititi (What We Do In the Shadows, Thor: Ragnarok) writes, directs and stars (as Howery star in this series of intertwining love Safdie brothers Josh and Benny (Good Time, ing everybody and making a run for it—the stories set in the past and the present. The Heaven Knows What) reaffirm their anxiety- seemingly stable marriage is sorely tested. Adolf Hitler) in this irreverent, occasionally surreal and surprisingly big-hearted dram- central plot thread concerns the estranged inducing cinematic prowess with Uncut Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (who did wonderful daughter of a famous photographer who falls Gems. Charismatic NYC jeweler Howard Rat- work adapting The Descendants to the big edy. Our titular Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) is an undersized German kid who wants des- in love with a journalist assigned to cover her ner (Adam Sandler) keeps on the lookout for screen) falter a bit here, adding little to late mother. PG-13. (Century 14 Downtown, the next big score, making a series of high- Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund’s uncom- perately to be a good Nazi. Unfortunately, he’s way too sensitive and kindhearted. But Century Rio, AMC Albuquerque 12, Flix stakes bets that could lead to the windfall. fortably amusing 2014 original. The comedy Brewhouse, Icon Cinemas Albuquerque, Rio The resulting film is a precarious high-wire is amped up a skoch, but the simmering that doesn’t stop him from having conversa- tions with his imaginary childhood friend Rancho Premiere Cinema, Cottonwood Sta- act, as Howard tries to balance business, emotional tension is replaced with raised dium 16, Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX) family and encroaching adversaries on all voices and angry arguments. Reviewed in Hitler (Waititi). But when Jojo finds a young Jewish girl hidden in the attic by his con- sides in relentless pursuit of the ultimate win. v29 i7. 86 minutes. R. (Century 14 Down- Sonic the Hedgehog 135 minutes. R. (Movies 8) town, Century Rio, Icon Cinemas Albu- cerned mother (Scarlett Johansson), he ex- A small, blue and extremely speedy hedge- querque, Rio Rancho Premiere Cinema, AMC periences a crisis of dogma (and grows up hog from outer space (voiced by Ben just a little). This is a tough tonal balancing Schwartz) shows up in small town America

FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 WEEKLY ALIBI [25] SONIC REDUCER MUSIC | SHOW UP! by August March BY AUGUST MARCH clara orange Turn Out the Lights (Self-released) It begins with an extensive rhythmic Local nights get louder declaration that in time comes into contact with a separate melody. Brash, disordered and f you are feeling the urge to listen to live relentless, the two forces walk together for music, the upcoming week of concerts in awhile and play games with their contrast, Albuquerque and the vicinity should which is less syncopation than it is a study I definitely satisfy that primal feeling. in how things diverge. And they never And as springtime draws ever nearer, really come together again. And that’s just the first track, “burnt.” The work then the days get longer. And, of course, the proceeds to eat itself. The second track, nights get shorter. For the average live “goldenrod,” fuses the two paths tinkered music fan, this means less of a reliance on with earlier; it’s rather European, a unifier home electricity, though the short nights of in this case. The third track, “persimmon,” the approaching summer can sometimes seems to be searching for a counterpoint get in the way of those fantastic afterparties and so sounds lonely and just slightly blue. for which Burque is famous. After that it’s back to bleeps and bloops as the sublime symbols of a sweet life under When music is your special friend, you the influence of an oppressive environment might just get invited to such a shindig. In and in the company of someone very the meantime, here’s a listing of shows this sizzly—like that guy in the Radiohead week that may lead up to such a tale of commercials, only named “orville.” beatnik glory. Onward. Pink Freud COURTESY OF THE ARTIST

Roger Cook Thursday Part I and Carli Marshall. They’re in performance Back When The Cali Shaw is one of Burque’s most on Friday, Feb. 21 at Launchpad (618 Earth Was Flat consistently interesting singer-songwriters. A Central Ave. SW). In addition, Santa Fe’s (Self-released) former longtime member of Albuquerque totally tight Zep cover band Moby Dick fills Traditional American folk funk ensemble Felonious Groove Foundation, out this 1970s fever dream with loud and is often concerned with lustrous jams practically guaranteed to have the simple joys of life. Shaw has found a singular place in our town’s Trout fishing comes to mind and of course music scene. He’ll be performing on you fleeing the killing floor in a rocked-out this album starts with a rambling, rollicking Thursday, Feb. 20 at Lava Rock Brewing frenzy. Breathe. 9pm • $12 • 21+. tune about that very subject, a song called Company (1720 Unser Blvd. NW). Shaw’s “Greenback Trout.” What follows is always somewhat sweet, even when the subject intricate guitar stylings and emphasis on Saturday matter touches on loss. And the singing is traditional folk music makes each of his Ashes of Jupiter, an awesome local prog- plaintive and the guitar playing just slightly performances captivating and memorable. metal band with a hint of sci-fi influence jangly, like it came out of California on the And with triumphal releases like Under The and a ton of musical power, headlines a Southwest Chief, full of wonder for the MusicMusic onon Olive Tree Winter Bloom desert and headed for Burque. Seriously, and under his belt, night of eclectically loud rock and roll at this work has all the authenticity it needs to alibialibi.comcom Shaw is the man to hear as the genre of Moonlight Lounge (120 Central Ave. SW) walk calmly and beatifically with readers as it traditionally influenced Americana grows and on Saturday, Feb. 22. Fronted by Adam wanders through the life of a man on Earth. grows in these parts. 6pm • Free • All-ages Liston and featuring the metallic talents of Speaking of Earth, the title track “Back When The Earth Was Flat” is the most: It’s drummer Jared Houston, bassist Robson thoughtfully composed and presented with Thursday Part II Guy and guitarist and mad axe handler Tim earnest introspection interwoven with Do you remember MySpace? As one of the Scarberry, Ashes of Jupiter has risen to be dragons and sailors and future sight. first attempts our robot overlords made to one of the most notable bands on the scene. rule the world through social media, This Saturday night, join them as they jam Vinesines MySpace was basically a precursor to the out with electronic artists Ganesha as well as Colored Over the combos called Amber Eye and Antrim [improvised songs] ubiquitous Facebook. The whole schmear is Six. Get your rock on, Albuquerque! 9pm • (Self-released) back for one night only on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Sister (407 Central Ave. NW) when the $8 at the door • 21+. This is intensely felt and venue presents an event aptly titled profoundly performed MySpace Night Live. The live concert Monday music. Here the cello functions as the prime mover, while a mournful yet portion of this fun trip back through time Blues-rock guitar virtuoso Tinsley Ellis knowing voice travels through it, providing includes performances by some of brings his guitar—and the intention to play a sort of intense counterpoint that is Albuquerque’s best emo rock bands. Those it blisteringly well—to Albuquerque’s broken up into sections. Sometimes the combos include Right On, Kid!, Coda and Cooperage (7220 Lomas Blvd. NE) on cello is played pizzicato; other times an Blow Up The Neighborhood. Scene to Be Monday, Feb. 24. Ellis is well known for his orchestral bow shines and shimmers over it, releasing light into a a dark and wailing Seen will also be spinning hits from that super-sharp, jet fuel-propelled brand of world. Finally there are two voices in the halcyon era. 7pm • $5 • 21+. rocking blues and the artist uses his guitar distance and the resolution cannot be as a means of both transcendence and musical because it’s emotional. And that, Friday defiance that comes across deep and bluesy as they say, is just the first track, Pink Floyd may never tour again and that is as well as sharp and piquant. Influenced by “Dendroglyphs.” Cellist/vocalist Emmalee Hunnicutt and guitarist/vocalist Ben not just because their phenomenal folks like B.B. King and Carlos Santana, Hjertmann have created something keyboard player Richard Wright has passed Ellis’ guitar playing is something that memorable here and this work seems like on. Whatever the real, watery reasons for everyone who thinks they’ve heard rock it floats on air, even though it is made of the great band’s demise, Burqueños are guitar ought to listen to before they finally very heavy things. And it’s full of jazz, too, lucky enough to have an incredible Floyd decide. Ellis is the man proves his acumen filtered through the new art music of the tribute band playing gigs right in the on tunes like “Your Love’s Like Heroin,” millennium’s machinery of the night. Ice Cream In Hell Favorite track: The solemnly supercilious middle of Downtown. Pink Freud is from his new album . “Jackson Hole.” a comprised of Tony Orant, Chuck Hawley, 7:30pm • $24 in advance, $29 day of show Rachel Ross, Brad Yablonksy, Doug Bellen • 21+ without parent or guardian. a [26] WEEKLY ALIBI FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 MUSIC | INTERVIEW by August March Dweezil, Son of Frank The Zappa legacy includes Hot Rats

ere are some quotes from a real Besides the entirety of Hot Rats, what conversation that took place at a else is on the musical menu? H real rock club. The stuff that we generally play is from “That’s a totally awesome Barking Pumpkin Records T-shirt, dude. I saw deep within the catalog. We’ve never Dweezil live last year in Redondo Beach!” looked at this as a greatest hits revue; “Cool. What’s your favorite Frank my dad didn’t have that kind of career. Zappa tune?” There’s a huge amount of music to “Who’s Frank Zappa?” choose from. Over the years, we’ve “Hmm ... no foolin’? Is that a Sears poncho? learned over 500 songs. We do “Huh?” something like 80 to 100 shows per year [Fade to black.] and each time we go out, the set list And so it remains difficult to know the changes. The point is there is so much real reach and influence of one of to choose from that the challenge America’s great avant-garde composers. becomes how to balance it all, how to Frank Zappa would be nearly 80 years old if he was alive today. keep that energy flowing in an arc that is While the straight edge, chain-smoking moving and gives people a sense of iconoclast bandleader and musical hearing new things, things they haven’t magician may have passed from this heard yet. People always want to hear earthly realm close to 30 years ago, his “Montana” or “Muffin Man.” We keep difficult but intensely rewarding oeuvre such things handy. lives on through his son Dweezil. Dweezil, an accomplished guitarist in Dweezil Zappa (center) and his magical band his own right—he’s studied with Eddie Van Why is Zappa still important? Halen and Steve Vai among others—has Well, basically put, it’s music that you’ve been paying homage to his late father’s I’ve been playing my dad’s music on tour never heard before. My dad had a lot of Dweezil Zappa now for just about 15 years straight. So I temporal glory for the past 15 years. music—so much that you’d need a In that time, he’s turned the next Hot Rats Live + Other Hot Stuff 1969 have a group of musicians that I work with. generation on to the elder Zappa’s quirky, Monday, Feb. 24 • 8pm • All-ages We have a system of figuring out which lifetime to examine all of it. If you’ve complex and insolubly sarcastic sonic KiMo Theatre • 423 Central Ave. NW songs we’re going play and how we’re going never heard his work before and you emanations while also making a name for to approach them. It requires quite a bit of come to a show, you can derive a lot of himself as perhaps the only one who can $30 reserved seating • $75 w/VIP Sound Check Party rehearsal. But a lot of that is individual entertainment from that experience. rock the dirty boots that Frank wore so There’s a lot of music to enjoy. I look at damnably well. rehearsal before we even get to actual band As Zappa Plays Zappa, he garnered a rehearsals. We knew what we were going to this as promoting new music, not old Grammy Award for his performance of Tell our readers more about Hot Rats, do to attack Hot Rats when we got together. music. His work is still very much ahead the old man’s classic funk-jazz romp please. Then it’s a question of trying to dial in the of its time. He took a totally different “Peaches En Regalia” and now he’s back It’s been an important record for a lot of right frequencies for the instrumentation. path from other people when it came to on tour, playing the inimitable 1969 people and we wanted to make sure that When we play it live, every time, it’s a little being a musician. He’s unique in many record Hot Rats—Zappa’s first album after the experience of hearing Hot Rats live ways, from how he composed his music disbanding the Mothers of Invention—to bit different due to the improvised parts. sold-out audiences across the USA. would be similar to listening to the record, But ultimately doing this record is not that to the vision that he had. The way that Clearly, Dad would be proud. And but to have it expand on that, have it do different from anything else we’ve done. he was able to bring that to life is grateful,too. In the years since his what it does in a live situation, too. The We always approach things the same way, heroic. I think people need exposure to transcendence of Earth, Frank Zappa has key element of learning this music is for every number we’re playing. We’re the broader range of styles within gone from a quirky novelty act with a cult deciding which parts we learn—to be playing it so that it represents the right era. Western music. following to an artist standing in league exactly like it was on the record. We’re very diligent. with the great composers of the 20th century. I recall that Zappa did have some Weekly Alibi rang up Dweezil Zappa on What do you mean? Like your father before you, you are also popular success. his day off, between gigs in Cali and Well, on “Mr. Green Genes,” my dad’s an accomplished guitar player. Discuss. Yeah, but the music that might have Arizona, to find out where he stood in guitar solo on the record is essential. That At least for me, I try to keep my guitar gotten on the radio a few times is actually relation to subjects like foaming goo and song is what it is because of his solo. So I playing in context to the music. I try to the least representative of his work. People reaching nirvana tonight. Here’s what he decided to learn that for the tour, to play play in a way that is similar to what my think they know my dad’s music because told us. it like he did on the record. dad might have done. they heard “Valley Girl” or “Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow.” Those are part of a handful Weekly Alibi: Hello, Mr. Dweezil Zappa! But didn’t Frank improvise that solo? Frank Zappa was a very important of comedic narrative songs, but he was an Dweezil Zappa: Hello. Yeah, he did. But if he were to play that American composer. He was also amazing avant-garde composer, too. I like song live, he would definitely not play the beloved by many Boomers and Gen- to let the music speak for itself. What’s the deal with the Hot Rats tour? same solo that’s on the record. But for me, Xers. What are your audiences like now My father played songs from Hot Rats in recreating the Hot Rats album means to and how do they react to his music? concert, over the years. But, in particular, play all the parts as they are on the Since I’ve been doing this for about 15 How would you characterize your I know there are two songs that were not record. But on other songs where he years, we’ve seen a lot of changes in the father’s work? performed live until now, “Little improvised solos, like on “Willie the audience that comes to the shows. There are only 12 notes in Western Umbrellas” and “It Must Be a Camel.” So Pimp,” I want to improvise my own solos. Initially, when I started in 2006, it was music. My dad used those notes in a when putting together the show, we were The same is true on “The Gumbo mostly a male audience, mostly 50 and million different ways. How he trying to be sure we’re able to present the Variations.” Those are the sorts of older. But 15 years later, we’re not talking reconfigured and rearranged those notes album in a way that is evocative of the challenges we had with this tour—should about audiences filled with 60- and 70- is baffling to me. He had the ability to do original work. You know, there were a few it be note for note or do we improvise and year-olds. We have a lot of younger it so differently from song to song. When challenges, including the music, but also make it our own? people coming to shows and you consider the fact that he only had 12 experiencing Zappa live for the first trying to recreate the sound of the record. notes, it makes me suspect that he had time. They might have been listening at [Creating] that sound is a multi-layered It sounds complex. But, then again, this home, before, and that’s been my goal. I another, secret bag of notes hidden is challenging music. How long have you process, from the instrumentation to the want to give young people a chance to somewhere. They weren’t the same bag of front-of-house sound design. been working on this specific project? have this music brought to them. notes that everyone else had. a

FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 WEEKLY ALIBI [27] STRAIN CORNER BAKED GOODS | CANNABIS NEWS by Joshua Lee BY EDWARD BARRETT Lemon Skunk at CG Forget About It Recreational bill tabled

ou can probably stop wishing in seemed hopeful. “In just the first three that hand, now. The state’s weeks of the session, we’ve moved Y lawmakers have already filled the legalization farther than it’s ever been,” other one with a steaming pile of dung. he wrote in an email. Now it’s time to make a decision: Do you As for me, I’ll be doing my part by accept what they’ve done and move on remembering exactly who shot this one This past week Albuquerque has seen a lull or set your inner ape free and lob that down. Cervantes and Martinez: We’re of sorts in the winter weather. Several of turd right back at them? watching you. these days have been sunny, warm and Sens. Joseph Cervantes and Richard pleasant. Maybe all the koalas burning in Martinez will find out soon enough New Laws Cause Australia have given us this nice reprieve, so I guess even global warming has its when election time comes around. Confusion silver lining. In the spirit of enjoying this These days, Millennials and Gen-Xers A patient enrolled in the Colorado beautiful Earth before humanity’s inevitable are apparently ruthless when it comes medical cannabis program was arrested for self-immolation, I decided to take a stroll to voting. According to the Pew marijuana possession near Farmington, along the Bosque with my crazy mutt of a Research Center, voters ages 18 to 53 dog. After my pleasant riverside ramble, I N.M. But he argued that the state’s new decided to stop into CG (6614 Gulton Ct. outvoted their elders in 2018—an reciprocity law allows him to possess NE) to find a nice strain to cap off my lovely increasing trend that researchers say cannabis. The deputy who arrested him afternoon. will likely continue this year. is now being investigated by internal I spoke with the budtender a bit and Someone must have forgotten to affairs. eventually decided on what they had tell Cervantes and Martinez that According to KRQE, Vinny Amato suggested was a good, even strain—not Millennials and Gen-Xers love their too heavy or too light. I was already curious says he shouldn’t have been arrested weed, because last week the two about the Lemon Skunk (THC: 17.59%, in the first place. “I don’t get why I CBD: 0.00%—$9/gram) because of how Democratic senators voted to table nice the buds looked and its cheaper price the recreational cannabis bill was brought to jail over a petty point. The buds were shockingly bright lime that’s been making its way misdemeanor that according green in color but had darker emerald through the Legislature, to everything I’m reading leaves draped over the main portions. The was legal to begin with,” hairs speckled throughout were a dark, helping their Republican rusty shade and nearly burgundy in places. colleagues virtually kill our he said. The nuggets were appealing and had a nice chance of seeing cannabis Earlier this month, sparkling layer of sugary frost that gave legalized this session. Amato was pulled over everything a glistening sheen. for speeding in San Juan After taking a joy ride on the unusually Last week, SB 115, the warm day, I finally arrived home and set “Cannabis Regulation Act,” was sent County. He was returning about trying out this strain. I took a deep to die alone in the cornfield by the from a jaunt to Colorado whiff of the Lemon Skunk and was Senate Judiciary Committee after and was carrying 112 grams of surprised by the fact that it wasn’t flower that he’d purchased there overwhelmingly skunky in odor. If we saw it narrowly pass through anything, there was more of a lemon the Public Affairs Committee because it’s cheaper. Amato claims antiseptic sort of smell along with an earlier this month. Committee he told the officer that he wasn’t undertone that seemed slightly tangy and Chairman Cervantes immediately breaking any laws. “New Mexico spicy. I took apart the soft, moist and sticky buds and ground them into a fine argued that there wasn’t enough time reciprocates,” he allegedly told the powder, eagerly awaiting the tastes and to go over the bill, and said that it officer. “And the cop was like ‘I don’t effects ahead of me. seemed to favor special interests. He also know what you’re talking about,’” The ground flower burnt evenly and cited issues with the involvement of unions Amato said. nicely but gave off a strange burnt and individuals with criminal records. He popcorn scent. The taste, however, was I expected According to a new law that passed last quite intriguing and complex—an odd apparently convinced Martinez to join him the Republicans to buck the bill, but I year, patients enrolled in another state’s mixture of light citrus notes with more in his mad rush to piss off voters and definitely didn’t expect any Dems to help medical cannabis program can possess, use bitter and peppery profiles. After finishing suggested they squash the whole thing. them out. Maybe I should have. and even purchase medical cannabis while off the tightly packed bowl, I went into the The Judiciary Committee voted 6-4 to Following the vote, Gov. Lujan in New Mexico. Nevertheless, Amato was kitchen and grabbed a glass of water. I table the bill, with most members voting stared at my goofy dog. It was in this Grisham made a statement. arrested and spent the night in jail. He banal moment that I noticed a pleasant along party lines. Except for those wily “Legalized recreational cannabis in was released the next day but only under tingling feeling in my body and head, but Democrats Cervantes and Martinez, of New Mexico is inevitable,” she wrote. the condition that he not use cannabis. more importantly, I felt happy. It could’ve course. “The people of New Mexico have said The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office been the nice change in weather and Back in January, I pointed out that scenery, but the Lemon Skunk they want it. A diversified state economy says Amato’s complaint is now with undoubtedly helped improve my mood. while three-quarters of New Mexicans—of demands it. Poll after poll has internal affairs, and the confusion could both parties, mind you—reportedly I noticed that this strain was making demonstrated that New Mexicans want a stem from the lack of clarity in the law. me gigglier and more smiley than usual. I support the legalization of recreational 21st century economy and want cannabis The New Mexico Department of Health couldn’t help but smirk at the silly cannabis, state Republicans were taking a to be part of it … I am disappointed but told reporters that while out-of-state expressions my dog was making. My hard stand against SB 115 and could prove body and mood felt bubbly and not deterred by tonight’s committee patients can possess cannabis, they troublesome. The New Mexico GOP comfortable, yet not in an overwhelming motion … We will keep working to get it aren’t allowed to transport it across state way. The effects didn’t last as long as with tweeted before the vote that a recreational done. And ultimately we will deliver lines. This is not explicitly stated in the other strains, but this was exactly what I cannabis market wouldn’t be the economic thousands of careers for New Mexicans law, however. was looking for on this particular sunny windfall that Gov. Michelle Lujan … We will deliver justice to the victims of afternoon. Lemon Skunk would be great “It seems like nobody’s aware of the Grisham—a supporter of the bill—was an overzealous war on low-level drugs.” for newcomers or patients who law. If there’s that much gray area for experience anxiety, as the mild effects are promising. “The governor has touted this I asked Albuquerque City Councilor easily approachable and make for a bill as a means to raise revenue and jolt Pat Davis what he thought of the news. them being misinformed, why am I comfortable high. The benefits to my the New Mexico economy. Not true. It’s Davis was the head of the governor’s taking the brunt end of it?” Amato asked. mood were obvious, and this strain would unclear what the economic impact ...” The Cannabis Working Group, which It’s unclear how this case will turn surely be good for depression and stress out, but investigators told Amato they’d as well. a account failed to produce any evidence provided the recommendations that the supporting the statement, however. bill was ultimately based on. Davis stay in touch. a [28] WEEKLY ALIBI FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 ADVICE | by Chastity Belt-off

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[30] WEEKLY ALIBI FEBRUARY 20-26, 2020 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY | Horoscopes by Rob Brezsny “I’m N o Saint”—shot out of the c anon. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do you feel ready to LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I don’t require everyone change your mind about an idea or belief or theory that I learn from to be an impeccable saint. If I vowed to has been losing its usefulness? Would you consider draw inspiration only from those people who flawlessly changing your relationship with a once-powerful embody every one of my ethical principles, there’d be influence that is becoming less crucial to your lifelong no one to be inspired by. Even one of my greatest goals? Is it possible you have outgrown one of your heroes, Martin Luther King Jr., cheated on his wife and heroes or teachers? Do you wonder if maybe it’s time plagiarized parts of his doctoral dissertation. Where do for you to put less faith in a certain sacred cow or you stand on this issue, Libra? I bet you will soon be overvalued idol? According to my analysis of your tested. How much imperfection is acceptable to you? astrological omens, you’ll benefit from meditating on these questions during the coming weeks. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio comedian John Cleese co-founded the troupe Monty Python TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When she was alive more than 50 years ago, and he has been generating more than 2,500 years ago, the Greek poet Sappho imaginative humor ever since. I suggest we call on his was so famous for her lyrical creations that people counsel as you enter the most creative phase of your referred to her as “The Poetess” and the “Tenth Muse.” astrological cycle. “This is the extraordinary thing about (In Greek mythology, there were nine muses, all creativity,” he says. “If you just keep your mind resting goddesses.) She was a prolific writer who produced against the subject in a friendly but persistent way, over 10,000 lines of verse, and even today she remains sooner or later you will get a reward from your one of the world’s most celebrated poets. I propose unconscious.” Here’s another one of Cleese’s insights that we make her your inspirational role model for the that will serve you well: “The most creative people have coming months. In my view, you’re poised to generate a learned to tolerate the slight discomfort of indecision wealth of enduring beauty in your own chosen sphere. for much longer, and so, just because they put in more Proposed experiment: Regard your daily life as an art pondering time, their solutions are more creative.” project. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Have you ever philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632–1677) developed a dropped out of the daily grind for a few hours or even a vigorous and expansive vision. That’s why he became a few days so as to compose a master plan for your life? leading intellectual influence in the era known as the The coming weeks will be an excellent time to give Enlightenment. But because of his inventive, yourself that necessary luxury. According to my sometimes controversial ideas, he was shunned by his analysis, you’re entering a phase when you’ll generate fellow Jews and had his books listed on the Catholic good fortune for yourself if you think deep thoughts Church’s Index of Forbidden Books. Understandably, he about how to create your future. What would you like sometimes felt isolated. To compensate, he spent lots the story of your life to be on March 1, 2025? How of time alone taking wide-ranging journeys in his about March 1, 2030? And March 1, 2035? I encourage imagination. Even if you have all the friends and social you to consult your soul’s code and formulate an stimulation you need, I hope you will follow his lead in inspired, invigorating blueprint for the coming years. the coming weeks—by taking wide-ranging journeys in Write it down! your imagination. It’s time to roam and ramble in inner realms. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian novelist William Makepeace Thackeray (1819–1875) is famous CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Absolute reason by Matt Jones to comedian Short? 12 Time to “beware” for Vanity Fair, a satirical panorama of 19th-century expired at eleven o’clock last night,” one character tells © 2020 Matt Jones 48 Movement started on 13 Gen ___ (post-boom kids) British society. The phrase “vanity fair” had been another in Henrik Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt. 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