Editor’s Note: With an empty wallet, there are few options to entertain yourself in this capitalist society. The best things in life are free, and as a UNM student or faculty member, you of all people know knowledge is one of those. From info about no-kill communities and growing local to a poetry reading and classical music, here are a slew of events to feed your need for intellectual stimulation.
Talk on drought, fire and climate change
wednesday
The forest conservation manager for the Nature Conservancy of New Mexico will tell you all you need to know about how drought, fire and climate change impact forests of the Southwest. This organization is helping the region’s forests adapt to these changes. The talk starts at 7 p.m. at 1801 Mountain Rd. N.W.
Growing-local workshop series
wednesday
With spring approaching, the green thumbs out there are preparing for the season of growth and fertility. This workshop series is for gardeners looking to start their first farm. Interested participants must register at bit.ly/xh5kOM. The first workshop is from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1510 Menaul Blvd. N.W.
Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra
thursday
Two genres of music are said to facilitate concentration: heavy metal and classical. If you’re looking for a less wasteful method of procrastination, head to Keller Hall to prepare your mind for a study session. Of course it’d be really productive of you to just bring your study material there, but that’s kind of an insult to the musicians. The performance is from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Poetry reading
sunday
Contributors to “The Más Tequila Review: Poetry for the rest of us…” gather at Alamosa Books to read works published in the last two issues. By “poetry for the rest of us” perhaps the publisher means it is more accessible to the general population. If not, a live reading is the perfect opportunity to ask the writers for clarification. The reading is from 2 to 5 p.m. at 8810 Holly Ave. N.E. Suite D.
Nur-Ashki Jerrahi Sufi Ceremony
sunday
The Nur-Ashki Jerrahi is an order of dervishes, followers of the Sufi Muslim ascetic path. The Albuquerque Circle is meeting for Zhikr, a ceremony devoted to God, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. People from all religious and non-religious paths are welcome to attend. The ceremony is at the Nur-Ashki Jerrahi Sufi Tekke at 500 Coal Ave. S.W. Suite 13B.
Free MP3 downloads
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Amazon.com offers a selection of songs and whole albums in MP3 format for free download every month. This gives the featured up-and-coming artists a chance to seduce new listeners. Some featured artists this month are Madi Diaz, Audra Mae, Bhi Bhiman, Memoryhouse and The Phenomenal Handclap Band. Check out the “Artists on the Rise” section at Amazon.com
