June at The Albuquerque Museum

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June at The Albuquerque Museum

Now Open
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 through July 22, 2007.

Billy the Kid Classic Film Series
Thursday, June 14 - 6:30 p.m. - Left Handed Gun (1958)
In 1957 the Kid’s story was adapted to conform to the rebellious teenager obsession that was sweeping the nation. Left Handed Gun features Paul Newman in the leading role. James Dean was originally cast as Billy the Kid but died before he could play the role. In director Arthur Penn’s version, Billy searches for both vengeance and personal identity after the murder of his surrogate father John Tunstall. 102 minutes.
Thursday, June 28 - 6:30 p.m. - Chisum (1970)
John Wayne plays the role of John Chisum, a benevolent capitalist battling the bad guys of the Lincoln County. He joins forces with Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett to fight the Lincoln County land war. Billy’s rebellious character plays off Chisum’s honest straight talking man of action. 111 minutes.

Billy the Kid Symposium
Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For more than a century Billy the Kid has been the inspiration for books, movies and songs, yet so much of his life is unknown. This symposium will examine the reasons why Billy the Kid continues to fascinate the public.
Participants:
Michael Wallis, historian, author of Billy the Kid: The Endless Ride
Johnny Boggs, author of Law of the Land: The Trial of Billy the Kid
Frederick Nolan, historian, author of numerous books on the Lincoln County War and Billy the Kid.
Robert McCubbin, a foremost collector of Billy the Kid historical items.
Moderator:
Dr. Paul Hutton, Professor of History at the University of New Mexico, specializing in military history and the American West.

June 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.
The 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, June 1, Charanga del Valle
Friday, June 8, Calle 66
Friday, June 15, Cafe Mocha
Friday, June 22, Son Como Son
Friday, June 29, Calle 66
Jazz & Blues Under the Stars
Saturday, June 2, Big Band Extravaganza
Saturday, June 9, Terra Plena/Tetragon
Saturday, June 16, Rodney Bowe Quintet/Michael Anthony's Natural Instincts Trio
Saturday, June 23, Piano Summit featuring Chris Ishee, John Rangel & Stu MacAskie
Saturday, June 30, Blues Night with Hillary Smith & the GTs/Memphis P'Tails
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 June - Family Art Workshops – 1 – 2:30 pm
All supplies are provided. Free with Museum general admission.
Also on display

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 Sept. 16.
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.
Haunted Highways
A collection of photographs by the late Ralph Looney, longtime journalist for the Albuquerque Tribune, featuring ghost towns of New Mexico and portraits of the people who lived there. The images were taken by Looney for his book Haunted Highways: The Ghost Towns of New Mexico published in 1968. On display through June 2007.

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.

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
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505-243-7255
lvenzuela@cabq.gov
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