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E-mail calendar events to MonthlyCalendar@abqpeaceandjustice.org by the 20th of the month (for the following month's print edition of our newsletter). Please limit submissions to a maximum of 60 words and follow the format below to make it easier on our volunteer!
E-mail calendar events to Web@abqPeaceAndJustice.org at any time for the Web site calendar. Event notices are appreciated at least ten (10) days before the event takes place. Thank you.
Also, please check calendar posted at the Peace Center for additional events not listed here.
Recent additions and recent changes to the calendar (made this month) are shown in green.
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Thursday, April 1, 7:00 - 9:00pm
People Before Profit Film & Lecture Series presents Story of Bottled Water and Blue Gold. The first film tells the story of manufactured demand - how you get Americans to buy more than half a billion bottles of water every week when it already flows from the tap. The film explores the bottled water industry's attacks on tap water and its use of seductive, environmental-themed advertising to cover up the mountains of plastic waste it produces. Blue Gold documents the reasons we are rapidly losing our fresh water supplies, the politics behind water ownership and distribution that are worsening the situation, and possible scenarios of what will happen as water becomes increasingly scarce. Sriram Madhusoodanan from Think Outside the Bottle campaign will speak after the film. Information: 268-9557. |
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Friday-Saturday, April 2 at 12:00pm until April 3 at 12:00pm Easter Camp vigil outside the APS headquarters building in Uptown Albuquerque in order to call for APS to examine and revise its policy toward JROTC/military recruitment in its schools. Bring finger food to picnic on and bedrolls or canvas camp chairs. it should be warm by then but can get chilly at night. If you prefer you can come for shorter times and go home at night but don't be afraid to stay overnight. There are parking places close by for cars and many places in the area to get food or use the facilities during the night. It will be fun. Information: 505-271-0273. | ||||||
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Friday, April 2, 5:00 - 8:00pm
Exhibit opening for "Altars of Light": an exhibit dedicated to healing the many wounds opened by sexual violence, using altars as sacred ground for healing. Co-sponsored by OffCenter Community Arts and New Mexico Art Therapy Association. | ||||||
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Recent Change!
Friday, April 2, 7:00 - 8:00pm An in-depth discussion about sexual abuse, rape, date rape, stalking and gender roles is tonight's IndyMedia Show on cable channel 27 (Albuquerque). On board we'll have Amy Whitfield from rape crisis, Cynthia Cook, artist/feminist and Gwen Packard, long-time community organizer in and for the 70 k native community here in Albuquerque. The program is simultaneously on the internet at http://quote-unquote.org . The call-in telephone number is 505-346-1633. Come down to 415 Tijeras NW (Albuquerque) and be a part of our live studio audience. Information: 505-304-3144. | ||||||
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Saturday, April 3, 5:00 - 7:00pm
An Intimate Celebration of Northern New Mexico! - to include wine tasting, music, foods and poetry of northern New Mexico and view our 12 minute work-in-progress of "Land Water People Time". A discussion and question period with filmmakers will follow. At Los Jardines Community Space (803 La Vega Road SW - Albuquerque). information: 505-554-3030. | ||||||
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Saturday, April 3, 6:15pm
Fundraiser for Adean, a village in the Casamance of Senegal, West Africa. Kobiana, Nalla, and Mary Nakigan will show slides of their recent trip and share information about the culture and traditions of Senegal. All will be encouraged to participate in an informal workshop of dances, songs, and rhythms from the Casamance. No experience necessary, and no pressure! All proceeds will help to feed and clothe the children and adults of this small village, which has no running water or electricity and little access to medicine. An inter-generational potluck at 5pm will preceed the benefit. At the Albuquerque Friends Meeting (1600 5th Street NW - Albuquerque). information: 505-268-9557. | ||||||
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Sunday, April 4, 8:00 - 8:45pm
Video, Erased - Wiped off the Map, a documentary, filmed inside Gaza during the Israeli siege, shows the human cost of the violent attack. This video captures the terrible emotions experienced during the attack. Discussion follows. This event takes place at the SUB Theatre (First Floor Student Union Building, UNM Campus - Albuquerque). Co-sponsored by UNM's American Studies and Peace Studies Departments, UNM Coalition for Peace and Justice in the Middle East, the UNM World Affairs Delegation, the World Student Alliance, and the Coalition to Stop $30 Billion. Information: chandlermuf@yahoo.com . | ||||||
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Recent Change!
Monday, April 5, 9:00am The New Mexico Environment Department will hold a public hearing about the draft hazardous waste permit for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The hearing will be at the Santa Fe Community College, Jemez Rooms (Santa Fe). It is currently scheduled to last for two weeks. This is the first time in over 20 years that we have had an opportunity to make formal public comments about hazardous waste operations at LANL. Unfortunately, the Hearing Officer has agreed with DOE/LANL and allowed cross-examination of the public making oral comments. Most of the parties believe that more time will be needed because of the complexity of the issues, the number of witnesses who will present technical testimony and the amount of public interest in the permit. Information: www.nmenv.state.nm.us/hwb/lanlperm.html (then search for the LANL permit) and www.nuclearactive.org , | ||||||
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Monday, April 5, 1:00 - 6:00pm
UNM Coalition for Peace and Justice in the Middle East presents its spring film and discussion series - showing the human side of the conflict among the peoples of Israel-Palestine. All films are followed by a discussion and shown at UNM's SUB Theatre (Albuquerque). 1pm, Erased - Wiped off the Map (8 min): please see description above, Sunday April 4. 1:45pm, Promises (106 min): examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the perspectives of seven children living in the Palestinian communities in the West Bank and Israeli neighborhoods of Jerusalem. 3:30pm, Rana's Wedding (90 min):romantic drama about a Palestinian girl who wants to get married to the man of her own choice. The film shows the human toll of facing barriers and occupation, which have become an everyday reality for Palestinians. 5pm, Durban II (54 min): shows how the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict disrupted two successive United Nations World Conferences - leaving hundreds of millions of victims of racism and discrimination voiceless and their stories unheard. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Monday, April 5, 6:15 - 8:00pm UNM Fair Trade Movie Night - 'The Botany of Desire' - Join the UNM Fair Trade Initiative, partnered with UNM PIRG and Lobo Gardens, in a film based on the book by author Michael Pollan that examines the effect of the "human bumblebee". This is an opportunity to learn more about our relationship with the plants that we cultivate, and the plant world in general. Bring your questions and ideas to share during a Q and A / discussion after the film. This event takes place at UNM SUB's Movie Theater (lower level - near Central & Yale NE - Albuquerque). Information: icolburn@unm.edu . | ||||||
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Thursday, April 8, 11:00am and 6:30pm
Mohammad Omer, award-winning Gaza correspondent, will describe his interviews with fishermen, flower growers, farmers, students, journalists, mothers and fathers trying to survive. Omer will discuss how Gazans are coping without electricity, water, fuel, sewage treatment, and adequate health care or building materials. Mr. Omer has written for the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, The Nation, Inter Press Service News Agency and more. In UNM's SUB Ballroom A (Albuquerque). Information: 246-2231. | ||||||
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Thursday, April 8, 1:00pm
Durban II. Please see description of documentary above, Monday April 5, 5pm. Middle East food & refreshments will be served. In UNM's SUB Ballroom A (Albuquerque). Information: 246-2231. | ||||||
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Thursday, April 8, 6:30pm (reception); 7:30pm
Talk and slide presentation, Welcome to Hell: Life Under Siege in Gaza, with Muhammad Omer. Because the blockade of Gaza includes not only a blockade on basic supplies but also a blockade on news, Omer can be "the voice for the voiceless." At Albuquerque Mennonite Church (1300 Girard Boulevard NE - Albuquerque). Information: 277-5920. | ||||||
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Thursday - Saturday, April 8 - 10, 7:30pm
Students and faculty at UNM Law School present an annual fundraising production of the Vagina Monologues. Proceeds will go to Enlace Comunitario and to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help female victims of war. In room 2401 at the law school (Albuquerque). Tickets cost $10 or $5 for students. Information: http://lawschool.unm.edu/news/archives/2010/march/monologues.php . | ||||||
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Friday, April 9, 5:30pm - VIP ticket holders; 7:00pm - main event begins
Caravan to Peace includes the world premiere screening of the documentary Stealing the Light (which portrays the inspiring work of Afghan refugee, Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti, founder of Green Village Schools), This event is sponsored by Project PeacePal and takes place at the KiMo Theatre (423 Central Ave. NW - Albuquerque). there will also be a photo exhibit featuring the children of Green Village Schools and a silent auction will round out the evening. Your attendance will help us rebuild the school and restore the light that was stolen from the children of Afghanistan. General admission $25, VIP admission $55 (includes food). Information: http://www.peacepal.org/ and 505-255-2042. | ||||||
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Friday, April 9, 7:00 - 8:00pm
The National Prometheus Radio Project is the subject of tonight's IndyMedia Show on cable channel 27 (Albuquerque). The National Prometheus Radio Project, is putting community radio on the air with one or more going on the air in NM at Gallup. P members plus AMI, Available Media Inc. members on the show talking about what they're doing. Real grassroots radio. Come see and hear about it. The program is simultaneously on the internet at http://quote-unquote.org . The call-in telephone number is 505-346-1633. Come down to 415 Tijeras NW (Albuquerque) and be a part of our live studio audience. Information: 505-304-3144. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Saturday, April 10, 12:00 - 2:00pm Benefit for Chilean Musicians, whose business and livelihood was devastated by the earthquake this past February. Music by L@SOTR@S and Patrick Houlihan. Chilean photographic exhibit and sale at the Source (1111 Carlisle SE - Albuquerque). Fabulous coffee and treats. Suggested minimum contribution: $10. Music and photography for sale. Information: 505-379-9030 or kariconverse@earthlink.net . | ||||||
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Saturday, April 10, 7:00 - 10:00pm
Voices from Inside: Israelis Speak and Reframing the Issue will be shown along with a talk by co-producer Marjorie Wright and a child of Holocaust survivors and narrator Hazel Kahan. Q and A discussion to follow. At UNM's Woodward Hall (Albuquerque). Information: chandlermuf@yahoo.com . | ||||||
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Saturday, April 10, 7:00 - 11:00pm
UNM's Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) invites everyone to its QSA Performance Festival, an event to highlight creative talents within the community. Talent show, dance party. Free event in the UNM SUB Ballrooms A, B, and C. Information: karndt@unm.edu . | ||||||
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Sunday, April 11, 9:00 - 11:00am
UNM's Soka Gakkai Buddhist Club will sponsor a large-scale celebration of peace featuring Japanese Taiko drumming, music, dance, spoken word, and dramatic theater performances at UNM's SUB Ballroom. Information: 843-6031 or Buddhism@unm.edu . | ||||||
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Sunday, April 11, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Project Darfur will present a one hour video of Sudan, Darfur, as viewed recently by two of "Save Darfur" leaders; a recently received letter from President Obama will also be read. We look forward to seeing you and hearing your thoughts. Information: 255-3986. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 12, 14, and 15, 9:00am Public Hearing about Ten-Year Hazardous Waste Permit for Los Alamos National Laboratory continues at Santa Fe Community College (Jemez Rooms - Santa Fe). It is a formal administrative hearing, with opportunities for public comment. Public comment will be heard at 1pm each day. The historic hearing is about the proposed permit of the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), which covers hazardous waste operations at key LANL facilities, including the plutonium facility at Technical Area 55 and the waste dumps at Technical Area 54. It also covers how these facilities will be "closed" at the end of their use, how the groundwater will or will not be protected, and requirements for the Department of Energy to post financial bonds in order to ensure funding will be available for the cleanup and closure work for the facilities. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Tuesday, April 13, 9:00am Public Hearing about Ten-Year Hazardous Waste Permit for Los Alamos National Laboratory continues at Ohkay Owingeh Casino Conference Facility (Highway 68 - Espanola). It is a formal administrative hearing, with opportunities for public comment. Opportunities for public comment are scheduled for 2 to 4:00pm and from 6:00 to 6:30pm, but the Hearing Officer will stay to hear everyone's comments. The technical case for the establishment of an "Information Repository" in the EspaŅola Valley will begin. Marian Naranjo, Honor Our Pueblo Existence, and Sofia Martinez will present technical Testimony. NMED and DOE/LANL will also present their case about this issue. | ||||||
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Thursday, April 15, 4:00pm
A tax-day Rally for Public Pride... because real patriots pay their fair share! Sponsored by the NM Alliance for Retired Americans -- in cahoots with the Alb. Gray Panthers, the NM AFT (Teachers) retirees, the NM CWA (communications workers) retirees, and other proud patriots of all ages. At 5338 Montgomery NE (east of San Mateo, across from the IRS building). Information: nmseniors@gmail.com . | ||||||
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Thursday, April 15, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Professor Joel Gordon presents Israeli Academia, Boycott, and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Perspective from a Professor in the Field. Dr. Gordon will raise key ethical and strategic issues regarding the place of Israeli academia in relation to the ongoing occupation of Palestine. Discussion will include the growing controversy of the "academy" as a legitimate target of a boycott. Co-sponsored by UNM's American Studies and Peace Studies Departments in collaboration with the UNM Coalition for Peace and Justice in the Middle East, the UNM World Affairs Delegation, the World Student Alliance, and the Coalition to Stop $30 Billion. In UNM's SUB third floor, Fiesta A&B. Information: chandlermuf@yahoo.com . | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Friday, April 16, 9:00am Public Hearing about Ten-Year Hazardous Waste Permit for Los Alamos National Laboratory continues at Cities of Gold Hotel Conference Facility (Pojoaque). It is a formal administrative hearing, with opportunities for public comment. Public comment runs from 2 to 4pm and will begin again at 6 until 6:30pm. If people are present, the Hearing Officer will hear everyone's comments. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Friday, April 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm UNM Spring 2010 Disability Awareness Day at SUB upper north plaza (Albuquerque). Sponsored by Associated Students for Empowerment. Information: 505-573-8161 (days) or 505-246-2231. | ||||||
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Recent Change!
Friday, April 16, 7:00 - 8:00pm Political sage ( he likes John Pilger) will be on with another guest will be talking transparently about the corporate face of capialism, Barak Obama on tonight's IndyMedia Show on cable channel 27 (Albuquerque). The program is simultaneously on the internet at http://quote-unquote.org . The call-in telephone number is 505-346-1633. Come down to 415 Tijeras NW (Albuquerque) and be a part of our live studio audience. Information: 505-304-3144. | ||||||
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Saturday, April 17, 7:00 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
ACP&J invites you to Dialogue: Our Cultural Shifts. How does today's indoctrination of materialism affect our lives and our culture's future? Share your views as we reach for greater understanding of diverse perspectves. Taught by physicist David Bohm, dialogue teaches a path to peace within our community and our world. Give it a try. Information: 243-6174 and www.dialogue4peace.com . | ||||||
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Sunday, April 18, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Our own Ruth Imber will be signing and selling her memoir/book, Mama, If You Could See Me Now … . Cost is $10, 10% of the proceeds will go to ACP&J. Information: 268-9557. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Wednesday-Tuesday, April 21-27 White History Week iis a community event featuring theater, art, poetry, film and workshops to raise the issue of race and get people thinking and talking about how to confront the issue of racism in our communities. A series of events is taking place at 1Kind Studios and at the Guild Theater. Information: 505-503-5183. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Thursday, April 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm The second annual University of New Mexico Sustainability Expo is being held on Cornell Mall (near Redondo Dr. - UNM - Albuquerque). Information: dgilliam@parking.unm.edu or 505-277-0461. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Thursday, April 22, 7:00pm "War and Empire in the Age of Obama" is the topic of a talk being presented by David Barsamian (founder of Alternative Radio and winner of numerous journalism awards).The talk will weave together Barsamian's personal experiences in South Asia and years of research in U.S. foreign policy. Barsamian is available for pre-event interviews through: Alternative Radio, 2129 Mapleton, Boulder, CO 80304 USA or 303-444-8788 or http://www.alternativeradio.org . | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Thursday, April 22, 7:00 - 9:00pm
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Recent Addition! Friday, April 23, 7:00 - 8:00pm Hip Hop/Slam poetry is the subject of tonight's IndyMedia Show on cable channel 27 (Albuquerque). Hip Hop/Slam poetry from our youth and Hakim Bellamy and/or Carlos Contreras live. Folks with national award winners, really LIVE poetry. Come join us for the hour. The program is simultaneously on the internet at http://quote-unquote.org . The call-in telephone number is 505-346-1633. Come down to 415 Tijeras NW (Albuquerque) and be a part of our live studio audience. Information: 505-304-3144. | ||||||
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Saturday, April 24, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Become a Master Composter (a volunteer trained to teach others about home composting) by completing the Master Composter training program. It's being offered by the Bernalillo County Extension Service, with guru instructors, at the Open Space Visitor Center (6500 Coors Blvd. NW - Albuquerque). There is a $25.00 administrative fee (refundable to those who complete all aspects of the program). Program applications and information are available from: johnzarola@comcast.net or 505-929-0414. Complete program information is being posted at: http://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu/mastercomposter/ . Application submission deadline is March 30, 2010. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Saturday, April 24, 9:00am Vecinos United meeting will take place at the Ist Congregational United Church of Christ (2601 Lomas NE - Albuquerque). Activists for human & civil rights. Information: 505-712-4166 or vecinosunited@gmail.com . | ||||||
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Saturday, April 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
High Desert Gardening with Amanda Bramble. Learn how to grow food successfully in NM's harsh climate! This class covers methods to help seedlings survive spring winds, summer pests, and blazing suns. Rainwater harvesting and gray water use will be observed. $45-65 sliding scale. At Ampersand Sustainable Learning Center, Cerrillos, NM. Information: 505-780-0535. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Saturday, April 24, 12:30pm Celebrate Albuquerque's 304th birthday at Founders Day Fiesta in Old Town at the Gazebo on the Plaza (Albuquerque). The event begins at 12:30pm >> United Native Council drumming and dances, followed by Los Colonials de Santa Fe 1800s Spanish dances and history; 2:00pm >> a proclamation by Mayor Richard J. Berry honoring the multi-cultural contributions to Albuquerque's long history followed by the costume contest (visitors are encouraged to wear costumes representing their favorite era); 3:00pm >> the ever popular Founders Day Parade. | ||||||
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Saturday, April 24, 2:00pm
Join us to celebrate the opening of our new ANSWER office in Albuquerque! Enjoy food, music, slide show, and speakers from around the country to find out how you can get involved in the struggle to stop war and end racism! At the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice (202 Harvard Drive SE - Albuquerque). Information: 505-268-2488 or ABQ@answercoalition.org . | ||||||
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Saturday, April 24, 6:00 - 10:00pm
Monthly peña cultural / coffeehouse for social justice with Aly and Armando, Diego, Chava, L@SOTR@S, Grupo Cuicani, and also open mic. At Bandido's (2128 Central SE - Albuquerque). Admission is always free! Information: 934-2419. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Saturday, April 24, 6:00 - 8:30pm Patagonia Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival is part of a 100-town national tour of selected environmental documentaries, including several award-winning film makers and films. It's being shown at the Guild Cinema (3405 Central Avenue NE - Albuquerque) and is sponsored by the NM Wilderness Alliance. Admission is $10/ Children under 12 are free. Information: http://www.nmwild.org or 505-843-8696 X1004. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Sunday, April 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
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Recent Change!
Sunday, April 25, 4:00pm "We Are the World" is a choral benefit concert for St. Martin's Hospitality Center (SMHC), presented by Turquoise Trail Performing Arts. SMHC mission is "to assist homeless and near-homeless people by providing resources, opportunities, and hope." This benefit is being performed by the Chalice Singers of the Unitarian Church, the New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus, the New Mexico Women's Chorus, and the Westside Community Chorale. It takes place at the First United Methodist Church (314 Lead Ave. SW - Albuquerque). Tickets are $15, and may be obtained in advance from RedWing Shoes (3401 Central Ave. NE - Albuquerque). Please come and support these dedicated organizations. | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Wednesday, April 28, 12:00pm
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Recent Addition! Thursday, April 29, 2 presntations (see below) Judea and Samaria is the topic of a talk being presented by Marc Prowisor. 4:00 to 5:30pm, University of New Mexico, Student Union Bldg, Acoma B and 7:00 to 9:00pm, Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque (5520 Wyoming Blvd NE - Albuquerque). Information: alliance@unm.edu . | ||||||
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Recent Addition! Friday, April 30, 7:00pm How Traditional Foods Interact with Our Inheritance, Culture and Health is the title of a lecture being presented at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology (UNM - Albuquerque) by Gary Paul Nabhan. This is the first part of the Food and Life series (a two part program that explores the cultural significance of traditional foodways and the archaeological, historic, and modern uses of regional botanical foods in health applications). Part 2 is on May 1st. Admission to everything is completely free and open to all! | ||||||
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