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June 2009 Stories (110)

Audio Books @ the Library

Softball was cancelled tonight so I took the intellectual road over to the public library to renew my library card to be able to download audio books online and while I was there I picked up a few books on tape and CD.

Unfortunately my boom box decided to call it quits and I won't be able to listen to 'A Lesson Before… Continue

Added by psychomom on June 30, 2009 at 9:00pm — 10 Comments

Interview: Chika Matsuda, 1st Place award winner in CROSSING

This is the second year of CROSSING: a graduate student exhibition that seeks the top talent from graduate programs around the country. This year's inspiring 1st Place artist (which means she receives a purchase award of $500 and she's invited to have a solo show at Richard Levy Gallery), is Chika Matsuda from the University of Arizona. Due to our respective geographies we were not able to chat in person, but I did catch up with Chika via… Continue

Added by The Harwood Art Center on June 30, 2009 at 5:37pm — No Comments

Over 300 kinds of BEER!

We just got back from Jubilation Wine & spirits, and they have a whole new room! Lots of new sophisticated adult libations have been added (the lovely lower wine room is as yet the same) . . . and a whole wall of beer!…

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Added by Celine on June 30, 2009 at 2:00pm — 12 Comments

Poetry Readings in L.A., hanging with Luis Rodriguez

The past weekend found me in my old stomping grounds, mixing business with pleasure. On Friday night, 9/26, I gave a reading with 4 other talented poets in West Hollywood, in the patio behind Stories Bookstore, located on Sunset Blvd. It was a beautiful night, and hosts Bryan Sanders and Robert Juarez put together a great lineup. And I had a chance to chat with… Continue

Added by Richard V on June 30, 2009 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Exciting News at Chroma Studios!

First off, the great news! Saturday was the Downtown Action Team's LOOK Awards dinner, and Chroma Studios was nominated for the "Best New Business" in downtown. Well, not only were we nominated, but we won! We are so honored to be recognized by the DAT and downtown community and are very grateful to whomever nominated us and all who voted for us! All our hard work is paying… Continue

Added by Chroma Studios on June 30, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Morning Fix: The Majesty

Ever wonder what it looks like inside that castle downtown?
Todd Lohman, victim.
Another potential Republican candidate entering the…

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Added by Spring Griffin on June 30, 2009 at 6:30am — 14 Comments

Albuquerque Dawning

It's 5:06 on a Tuesday morning. Outside, the birds are relentlessly chirping in the dying Elm tree that hovers over our modest trailer. The traffic on 98th street is ever increasing each time I step out to have a smoke. Somewhere, in the not too distant area, a loud bang goes off. Probably some guy who thinks its funny to blow his fireworks and wake his neighbors. In this area of town though, you never know what evil lurks in the early morning… Continue

Added by Granjero on June 30, 2009 at 5:30am — 2 Comments

...but it just don't work on you (Part TWO)

(FYI- Part One "Got my mojo workin'" of this post can be found at the Sol site).

I realized that I've been blogging primarily my success stories. Don't fear - I've had my fair share of failures, too. They're just brief, and don't warrant much conversation. But here SOME of them are, in all their glory.

1) The time I took advice from my readers and tried to find people in places that hold common… Continue

Added by summer of like on June 29, 2009 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

Announcing New Apparel Line - Pequeños Burqueños - Check them out....

Soy de Burque is very excited to announce a new line of apparel for the little Burqueños around town.

It's never to early to teach them to say, "¡soy de burque!"

Orale...check them out.

Long live Burque. Down with the… Continue

Added by Soy de Burque on June 29, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Howdy.

I am really getting pumped about moving to Albuquerque. The landlord that we found is kind and considerate, and willing to work with us in the time-frame that we require - not to mention the fact that we aren't even paying a pet deposit. Between the three of us humans we have quite the menagerie following us around.

Other than the views from the house, which are incredible, I think the thing I'm most excited about is the pool table in the game room. I've gotten really rusty over the… Continue

Added by Hurricane Kate on June 29, 2009 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

Morning Fix: The Future is Now

Have something to say to the good folks at The City? Tweet it baby, Albuquerque's 311 is on Twitter.
It's never too late to talk about that prank at Whataburger.…

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Added by Spring Griffin on June 29, 2009 at 6:30am — 13 Comments

So isn't it Bird SONG ?

Oh my...what a typo in this morning's Sunday Journal article, "Well-Worn Success" by David Steinberg in the BOOKS section.

Funny, I always thought it was Bird Song Books although Bird Dong does have a ring to it...Ouch.

RE: David Steinberg's "Well-Worn Success" typo seen ABQ JOURNAL, Sunday, June 28,2009 in BOOKS (p.F4)

Added by Jeff Hartzer on June 28, 2009 at 10:07am — 13 Comments

The Sunday Poem: Christina Yovovich... Ode to an Ex ...

What do you do with a major gift from an ex-boyfriend? Christina Socorro Yovovich did three things. 1. Hang his watercolor on her bedroom wall. 2. Listen as her new boyfriend (now husband) interpreted it. 3. Write an ode.

Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Christina has lived in Albuquerque for the past ten years. This spring she graduated from UNM with an MFA in poetry and nonfiction with distinction. Her poetry has appeared in River… Continue

Added by The DitchRider on June 28, 2009 at 9:00am — 5 Comments

Military Vintage Vehicles

I been feeling better in the last week and decided to pick up on my photography.

Today I continued with my model series. I attended a gathering of Flickr photographers to shoot some vintage military vehicles.

I spend… Continue

Added by buggs on June 27, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

James D. Houston: In Memorium

(photo: Greg Pio/Alfred Knopf)

James D. Houston is dead and it came as more of a shock than to hear of the deaths of Jackson, Fawcett, and McMahon combined…. And you’re looking at me like you don’t know who James D. Houston is.

I was flipping through the most recent issue of Poets & Writers and their “Memorium” column caught my eye. It seemed longer… Continue

Added by Dick Chingadero on June 27, 2009 at 9:21am — 1 Comment

Two a Day: go to hell tree!

photo courtesy of: maggie and her camera

The third week of my grand undertaking started out with the decision to broaden my Two a Day parameters from working only in the back yard to include whatever yard work needs doing in the front and side yards as… Continue

Added by Spring Griffin on June 26, 2009 at 2:53pm — 16 Comments

Middle Eastern Extravaganza

Looking for something entertaining to do Saturday night?

From 7 to 9 pm at the African American Performing arts center (San Pedro & Copper) on the West side of the Fair Grounds there will be a Belly Dance Show featuring Albuquerque Belly Dance studios & teachers. Each Studio is given sin minutes to strut their stuff, so it will appeal to event the shortest attention span. All proceeds to benefit the Isshin Ryn Club, a local martial arts… Continue

Added by Celine on June 26, 2009 at 2:11pm — No Comments

NM Game Jam in July

Whew... I noticed I rarely update *this* blog, so here goes.

The next big event for me/"us" is the NM Game Jam to be held at UNM's ARTS Lab, July 10th through 12th.

What is it? Well, based on the great experience several of us had with Global Game Jam back in January, the core team at our Rio Grande IGDA Chapter decided to so a similar event here this summer: getting groups of game developers, designers, programmers and artists… Continue

Added by Eric Renz-Whitmore on June 26, 2009 at 12:03pm — No Comments

Morning Fix: Mama-se, mama-sa, mama-coo-sa

Happy National Chocolate Pudding Day! Make it from scratch, weaklings.
LDP Stands and Delivers…

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Added by Masshole in Fringecrest on June 26, 2009 at 6:00am — 3 Comments

ABQ Locals - Weigh in on ways to improve Balloon Fiesta

Balloon Fiesta is seeking your feedback - positive and negative. Please take a few minutes and complete their online survey accessible here. This feedback will be reviewed by Balloon Fiesta management and will be acted upon.

If you aren't interested in sharing your thoughts in a survey format, please feel free to add comments to this blog post as well.

Thank you for your time and help.

The Balloon… Continue

Added by Balloon Fiesta on June 25, 2009 at 10:30am — 10 Comments