Thursday, November 22, 2007

Albuquerque/Placitas: More December Events

Information via the Albuquerque Home Learners www.abqhomelearners.org

If you have events or classes going on in your area please email me so that I can send them out!

Thanks again to my volunteer Carol for keeping our calendar updated!
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National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW




Free Dance Classes




When: Saturdays, December 15, 2007 and January 19, 2008
Where: PNM Rehearsal Hall
What: Four one-hour classes each day at 1, 2, 3 & 4 p.m. Wide variety of genres.
Who: For all ages and levels. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
More Info: Call Shelle Luaces at 246-2261 Ext. 167 or email shelle.luaces@state.nm.us or go to www.nhccnm.org

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Bosque Chamber Music Society




A Merry Brassy Christmas, with the Bosque Brass Quintet




When: Sunday, December 2, 3 p.m.
Where: Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Rd. NW
And More: Pre-concert music by Bosque Winds Quintet. Old fashioned sing-along and reception with holiday goodies following the concert.
Tickets: At the door. $12 adults, $8 students and seniors
More Info: Call 897-2565 or go to www.bosquemusic.org

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Last Minute Shoppers Chorale



Christmas Choral Favorites




With guest vocal soloists and you, the audience. Bring your voice for the carol sing-along.
When: Sunday, December 16 at noon
Where: First Church of Christ, Scientist, 500 Richmond Pl. NE (SE of Girard and Lomas)
More Info: Call the church at 256-0462

Musica Antigua de Albuquerque



Carowles for Yuletide




When: Sundays, December 16 and 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 5301 Ponderosa NE
Tickets: $16 general admission, $13 seniors and $9 students
More Info and Tickets: Call 842-9613 or email sheinbergs@comcast.net

Music in Corrales



Tydings Trew




Old English Christmas music with Lionheart, male vocal sextet
When: Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Historic Old San Ysidro Church in Corrales
Tickets: $22 advance, $25 at the door
More Info and Tickets: Call 877-287-0082 or go to www.musicincorrales.org

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New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and the New Mexico Ballet Company




The Nutcracker




When: Saturday, December 1 and Sundays, December 2 & 9 at 2 p.m., plus Saturday, December 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where: UNM Center for the Arts, Popejoy Hall
Tickets: $11-$37
More Info and Tickets: Call the NMSO at 881-8999 or in person at The Symphony Store, 4407 Menaul NE or go to www.nmso.org

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OFFCenter Community Arts Project
808 Park Ave. SW




"Hands On Holiday" Weekend




When, What and How Much:
Friday, December 7: "Silent Night Opening Night," paint-a-thon and silent auction. Everyone paints together. $20 individual, $25 couples and families. 5-9 p.m.
Saturday, December 8: Six gift-making workshops. $5 each. Noon-4 p.m.
Sunday, December 9: Shrine-making workshop. $20. Noon-4 p.m.




Donations Needed: OFFCenter is looking for used or blank canvases of any shape and size for Silent Night Opening Night. Please drop off before December 7 between 12-8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday or 1-4 p.m. on Friday.




And More: Music, food and chair massage at each event.
More Info and Times: Call 247-1172 or stop by.

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Placitas Artists Series
Broadway, a program of holiday music with four vocalists and piano
When: Sunday, December 9 at 3 p.m.
Where: Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, 7 miles east of I-25, Exit 242, on NM 165
Tickets: $18 general admission, $15 students and seniors (65+)
More Info and Tickets: Call 867-8080 or go to www.PlacitasArts.org

Quintessence, Choral Artists of the Southwest
God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen, favorite holiday carols
When and Where: Saturday, December 15 at 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain NE and Sunday, December 16 at 3 p.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlilse SE
Tickets: $12 general admission, $10 seniors (60+) and $5 students
More Info and Tickets: Go to www.quintessence-abq.com

Schola Cantorum of Santa Fe
El Nino - The Christ Child
When: Saturday, December 1, 7 p.m.
What: Sacred Christmas music featuring Gregorian chant, Renaissance and Alabados of northern New Mexico
Where: Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper NW, downtown Albuquerque
Admission: Free
More Info: Call 505-247-4271 or go to www.schola-sf.org


South Broadway Cultural Center
1025 Broadway SE
Holiday Concert by the Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra
When: Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m.
Admission: Free
More Info: Call SBCC at 848-1320
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Steps Dance Academy



Once Upon a Navidad




Based on Las Posadas and Pastorelas. Also includes Christmas favorites Winter Wonderland, the Polar Express and more.
When: Saturday, December 15, 6-8 p.m.
Where: National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St. NW
Tickets: $15, $20 and $25
More Info and Tickets: Call the NHCC at 246-2261 or through Ticketmaster.

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Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque



Holiday Concerts




When and Where:
Saturday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, 2532 Vermont NE
Sunday, December 2 at 3 p.m. at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge NE
Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m. at Tramway Community Church, 4800 Tramway Ridge NE




Admission: Free but donations appreciated.
More Info: Call 296-6009
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South Broadway Cultural Center



1025 Broadway SE




Energy in Motion: Bedtime Stories




Dance performance set in the 1940s that promotes literacy and family togetherness
When: Saturday, December 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $9 adults, $5 children/students/seniors. At the door or in advance.
More Info and Tickets: Call La Mesa Dance Academy, 831-2733.

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Donkey Gallery 1415 4th St. SW




In the Cut




A unique idea! This is a community-wide event open to everyone. Cut a stencil, grab some spray paint and bring them to the gallery on December 5 or 6 to spray them onto the walls. See How to Submit, below.




When: Show runs December 7-16
Opening Reception: Friday, December 7, 5-9 p.m.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
More Info and How to Submit: Call David Leigh at 463-3995 or go to www.donkeygallery.org

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