July at The Albuquerque Museum

Hi.
The Museum is open on the 4th of July holiday and because it is the first Wednesday of the month admission is free.
This is also the last month to view the Billy the Kid exhibition. Don't miss it before it leaves on July 22.

I hope to see you soon at The Albuquerque Museum.
July at The Albuquerque Museum

Closing July 22
Dreamscape Desperado: Billy the Kid and the Outlaw in America
The story of legendary gunman Billy the Kid presented through historic artifacts and contemporary pop culture. This exhibit explores the life and death of Billy the Kid and looks at why this infamous character continues to fascinate the public 125 years after his death in Fort Sumner, NM. On display only through Sunday, July 22.
Billy the Kid Chautauqua Performance

Sunday, July 8 at 1 p.m. - Me and Billy: by Ralph Estes
Ramblin' Ralph Estes is the oldest living cowboy. He is a troubadour who sings and tells of his riding and fighting with Billy the Kid. He knew them all; Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, John Tunstall, Alexander McSween, John Chisum, James Dolan and Governor Lew Wallace. It's a performance filled with good music, good fun and authentic history. Sponsored in part by the New Mexico Humanities Council. Free with paid museum admission.

Billy the Kid Classic Film Series
Thursday, July 12 - 6:30 p.m. - Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973)
In this film by director Sam Peckinpah, Billy the Kid, played by Kris Kristofferson, is a charming and violent relic with no place in the new order of the West. An aging Pat Garrett, played by James Coburn must hunt down his friend Billy to please the interests of wealthy cattle barons. Bob Dylan plays a role in the film and also wrote the soundtrack for the movie. This film is rated R for violence, sexuality and nudity. 115 minutes. Admission is free.
July Events

The New Mexico Jazz Workshop presents Jazz & Blues and Salsa Under the Stars in the Museum Amphitheater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert runs from 7 - 10 p.m. All shows occur rain or shine. The Cooperage Restaurant provides food and full bar service.
Admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors (60+) and students with ID, $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop and Albuquerque Museum Foundation members. Children under 12 are free.
Salsa Under the Stars
Friday, July 6, Cafe Mocha
Friday, July 13, Charanga del Valle
Friday, July 20, Son Como Son
- presented as part of the 2nd Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival
Friday, July 27, Woman's Voices Concert (no Salsa Under the Stars tonight)
- presented as part of the 2nd Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival

Jazz & Blues Under the Stars
Saturday, July 7, Southwest Jazz Orchestra
Saturday, July 14, Alpha Cats/Michael Herndon Sextet
Saturday, July 21, Blues Night with Chris Dracup & Tommy Eskes Group/Albuquerque Blues Connection
- presented as part of the 2nd Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 28, Women's Voices Concert (no Jazz/Blues Under the Stars tonight)
- presented as part of the 2nd Annual New Mexico Jazz Festival

Free General Admission Days at The Albuquerque Museum.
The first Wednesday of the month is a free general admission day. General admission to the Museum is also free every Sunday morning from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturdays in July - Family Art Workshops – 1 – 2:30 pm
All supplies are provided. Free with Museum general admission.
Exhibitions

Judy Chicago: The Birth Project
The Birth Project was created by internationally renowned feminist artist and writer Judy Chicago from 1980 – 1985. It was designed by Chicago and executed in cooperation with 150 skilled needle workers. The collection includes images of birth and creation in embroidery, needlepoint, crochet, macramé and quilting which are combined with drawing and paintings by Judy Chicago. On display through August 19.
The Sewell Family: Old Town and the Tourist Pottery Market
The story of the Sewell family’s role in the preservation of the Old Town Armijo properties, and the subsequent revival of the local tourist pottery market. On display through August 2007.

Out of the Bag
An exhibition featuring never-before exhibited examples of handbags and pouches from the Museum’s permanent collection. Out of the Bag includes Victorian beaded reticules and mesh purses, fringed “flapper” bags, Plateau, Plains and Apache beaded pouches, and a silver filigree dance purse. On display through September 16.
Alburquerque Conmemorado – Alburquerque Commemorated
From its history collections and photograph archives The Albuquerque Museum presents artifacts that, brought together for the first time, commemorate people, places and events in our city’s history.

Common Ground: Art in New Mexico
Common Ground is a permanent art exhibition highlighting a significant amount of museum-owned works from the late 19th century to the present day. It is displayed chronologically giving visitors a glimpse into the evolution of art in New Mexico.
Four Centuries: A History of Albuquerque
A permanent exhibition of local history depicting four hundred years of the history of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley region. Look over early maps, arms and armor and weaving. Learn about trade routes, colonial life and statehood era relics.
Leslie E. Venzuela
Public Relations & Marketing
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
2000 Mountain Road NW
505-243-7255
lvenzuela@cabq.gov
www.cabq.gov/museum