Albuquerque Area Events Weeks of Dec 18 & 24

At the Rio Grande Botanic Garden: Don't miss the 10th
annual River of Lights holiday light display. The
event runs through Saturday, December 30(closed Dec.
24 and 25). River of Lights tickets make wonderful
gifts for the holidays! Advance tickets may be
purchased from any BioPark cashier or buy tickets
online courtesy of the New Mexico BioPark Society.
On-site ticket sales start at 5:30pm and end promptly
at 8:30 pm. No telephone orders. Please call (505)
764-6212 for additional information about the event.
On December 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23 only, visitors may
park at the Heritage Farm parking lot, and purchase
tickets and enter River of Lights at the Cider Barn.
During daytime hours, Garden visitors will also enjoy
the December Garden Holidays poinsettia displays in
the Aquarium, in the Mediterranean and Desert
Conservatories and at the Heritage farmhouse, where
visitors can take a buckboard ride (weather
permitting).

2006 River of Lights Entertainment Schedule
12/18 Mon. Albuquerque Concert Band, Albuquerque Boy
Choir
12/19 Tues. Whirlwinds, The New Mexicords
12/20 Wed. Two Roses, Holiday Nature Crafts, Victorian
Carolers, 4 Sisters Sax Quartet
12/21 Thurs. Two Roses, Victorian Carolers, Duke City
Chorus
12/22 Fri. Two Roses, Victorian Carolers, Regal
Brassmen
12/23 Sat. Two Roses, Victorian Carolers, Regal
Brassmen
12/24 Sun. CLOSED TONIGHT
12/25 Mon. CLOSED TONIGHT
12/26 Tues. Light Displays Only
12/27 Wed. Light Displays Only
12/28 Thurs. Light Displays Only
12/29 Fri. Light Displays Only
12/30 Sat. Light Displays Only

http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/garden/educationlights.html

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Title Wave Books

Home School Classics Group

Tuesday, December 19th - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm:

STUDY AND DISCUSSION OF CHILDREN’S CLASSICS. This
month’s focus is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles
Dickens. For more information, call 688-3062

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Last-Minute Christmas Shopping!

Saturday, December 23rd:

EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS 25% OFF ALL DAY! You must
mention this email to receive your last-minute
shopping discount. Cash, Check or Credit Card only to
qualify for this discount (no trade credit).

http://www.titlewavebooks.com/Events.htm

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Explora Calendar
http://www.explora.us/ExploraPHP/english/calnew.php?language=english

Dec 18, 2006 09:00 -
Dec 22, 2006 16:00 Winter Camp Winter Camp

Dec 18, 2006 09:00 -
Dec 18, 2006 11:00 Toddler Time Toddler Time

Dec 18, 2006 16:00 -
Dec 18, 2006 17:30 ESI: Explora Science Investigators
After School Club

Dec 23, 2006 13:15 -
Dec 23, 2006 13:35 Film Powers of Ten

Dec 23, 2006 15:00 -
Dec 23, 2006 15:30 Film 901: After 45 Year of Working

Dec 24, 2006 13:00 -
Dec 24, 2006 13:30 Story Time Story Time

Dec 24, 2006 15:00 -
Dec 24, 2006 15:01 Explora Closes at 3PM Today
Explora Closes at 3PM Today

Dec 25, 2006 Christmas Day Explora Closed

Dec 26, 2006 -
Dec 29, 2006 Winter Camp Winter Camp

Dec 26, 2006 14:00 -
Dec 31, 2006 15:00 Robo Lab Robo Lab

Dec 30, 2006 13:00 -
Dec 30, 2006 13:30 Kids First!® Films The Snowy Days

Dec 31, 2006 13:00 -
Dec 31, 2006 13:15 Kids First!® Films Magic Cellar:
Where Stories Come From

Dec 31, 2006 15:00 -
Dec 31, 2006 15:01 Explora Closes at 3PM Today
Explora Closes at 3PM Today

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New Digital Dome Planetarium Shows Continue at
LodeStar!
Daily Double-Feature – 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity: Zip through
other-worldly wormholes,
experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and
witness the violent death of a
star and subsequent birth of a black hole.
Cutting-edge science and technology
provide the most complete picture yet on this
mysterious phenomenon. Presented in
ultra-high definition immersive digital dome video.
Narrated by Liam Neeson.
Can you feel the pull?
Wonders of the Universe Travel from the Big Bang to
today's Earth in a stunning
journey to witness the most provocative aspects of the
cosmos. Presented in ultra-
high definition immersive digital dome video with an
original score by Michael
Stearns.
Daily – 10am, 11am & 4pm

A new live Enchanted Skies: The Digital Universe show
uses new state-of-the- art
3D immersive reality tools and astronomical data
that'll fly you through the cosmos in stunning detail.
Learn about the constellations and celestial delights
above New Mexico tonight, explore our solar system,
and then travel through the stars and
beyond to see the universe as never before.
Planetarium Admission Information
Admission to each show is $7 for adults, $6 for
seniors, and $4 for children
ages 3-12.
For more information: 841-5955 or www.lodestar.
unm.edu
Virtual Voyages (Motion Simulator Theater Ride, starts
every 15 minutes
daily from 10am – 4:30pm)

The Dinosaur Simulator - Experience the life and times
of the dinosaurs through their
eyes while your seat moves with the film action.
Virtual Voyages is a high-energy
ride-film that moves you in six different directions,
simulating movement through a
prehistoric landscape. You'll watch the action through
the eyes of seven different
dinosaurs as they interact in a realistic portrayal of
their dangerous environment.
You'll move with the movie, without leaving your seat!

Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for
children ages 3 to 12.
For safety considerations, children under 4 are not
allowed on Virtual Voyages.
For more information: 841-5955 or www.lodestar.
unm.edu

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Enjoy,
Heidi

"Out of my mind. Back in five minutes."

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