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Anne-Marie Little (left) and Haley Henson (right) perform their scene as Collin Butts’ character lurks in the background in an “As Five Years Pass” showing at UNM’s Experimental Theatre.The play will run until Oct. 5.

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Poetic play has dreamlike quality

Lauren Marvin | September 30

A lifeless wedding dress sparkled under a blue light upon the stage. A remembrance of what could have been.

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Five & Why: Leslie Donovan

Skylar Griego | September 30

We all have that go-to favorite that we read over and over again throughout our lives.

Andres Moreno’s character (left) encounters the harlequin played by Michael McMahan (right) in the production of ”As Five Years Pass.” The play was written by Federico García Lorca.

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Play Review: "As Five Years Pass" features a surreal experience

Graham Gentz | September 29

It's really difficult to write about something so surreal.“As Five Years Pass” is functionally a play.

A spike, or marker, to indicate the correct placement for the Yellow Brick Road that will be featured in “Wicked”.

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Beautiful set overshadows cliches

Lauren Marvin | September 25

The green woman is caught. Armed guards block the doors, and she knows it’s the end. The door bursts open; bayonets are leveled at her face. With a devilish laugh, she soars upward and over the men — her green skin illuminating the dark stage — and finally reveals her wicked identity. And that ends the first act of the production of “Wicked” at Popejoy Hall.Among the many strengths of “Wicked,” humor stands out in particular. Glinda the Good (played by Chandra Schwartz) is a ditzy blonde who likes to frolic on stage in pink. Her character is the most comedic of the bunch, and most of her jokes are directed toward her own silliness. Schwartz delivers her performance with perfection and grace.

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Chalk art marks anniversary homecoming

Moriah Carty | September 25

A Denver artist traveled 450 miles to deliver an 8-foot-long birthday ‘cake’ just in time for Homecoming.Chris Carlson made the UNM Lobo emblem come to life near the duck pond, with the aid of his trusty set of chalk. Carlson’s 3-D art is playful; it’s not meant to be taken too seriously, he said. He doesn’t incorporate political messages or anything controversial.“3-D is what fascinates me the most in art,” he said. “I’ve always been interested in optical illusions, how our eyes perceive things and how much we trust our eyes to not mislead us, how easily they are misled.”

Tricia Simmons uses a spoon to burnish a piece of paper onto a cradle panel at the Rail Yards Market on Sunday afternoon. This is Simmons’ first year showcasing her art at the Rail Yards.

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Swarm of artists hope to expand the hive

Lauren Marvin | September 24

They are known for their delicious vomit, but bee byproducts are once again being used for a sticky art form called encaustic.Douglas Mehrens, founder of the Encaustic Art Institute in Cerrillos, said name of the bees wax and resin art style comes from the Greek word enkaustikos, which means ‘burned in’.

The finished Torpedo Dog, complete with red chile mustard in bread toasted from the inside, sits in a steel basket, ready for a customer.

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Food column: Five favorite food joints satisfy student cravings

Steve “Mo” Fye | September 24

The Bricklight District, centered on the first block of Harvard Drive SE, has experienced revitalization in the last few years, and the past several months have given the UNM community even more reasons to visit.

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Movie Review: Huge robots punch monsters. Does it work?

Graham Gentz | September 23

An interdimensional rift opens up at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, and soon all of humanity will be wiped from the planet.

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Five & Why: Tomás Aguirre

Skylar Griego | September 22

There is more to the story of a book than the one written on the pages.

Mayor Richard Berry, left, shakes hands with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley, center, after Stanley cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of Rock & Brews, along with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, far right, on Tuesday morning. Rock & Brews is a rock ‘n’ roll-themed family restaurant co-owned by Stanley and Simmons, along with Michael Zislis and brothers Dave and Dell Furano.

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Kiss members open Rock & Brews restaurant

Stephen Montoya | September 17

Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry and a number of military veterans attended a lunch event with Kiss members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley at their newly opened Rock & Brews restaurant located on Montgomery Boulevard.

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Movie review: 'The Congress' slacks off

Graham Gentz | September 16

“The Congress” is described by the filmmakers as a “French-Israeli live-action/animation science fiction drama film”, so it's no wonder that it's as confused as it is.

Trice Be “Phantom Magnetiq” sings Molodi’s rendition of “Feeling Good” at Keller Hall on Sept. 11. Molodi incorporates collegiate stepping with body percussion and various forms of music and dance in their performance.

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Molodi hosts body percussion workshop

September 15

A performance ensemble clapped, stomped and snapped its way to campus to introduce a new form of dance and music.

Intel employee John Gabaldon demonstrates the function of his Automated ISE Water Meter at Albuquerque Mini Maker Faire on Saturday. The meter is designed to measure water quality for factory usage and environmental compliance with local water authority.

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Mini Maker Faire displays engineering wonders

Moriah Carty | September 15

From large mechanical sculptures to recycled blue jeans, the Mini Maker Faire showcased New Mexico’s variable talents for people to come and interact with.

Adam Bubb points out the odds of a horse simulcast race during his class field trip to The Downs Racetrack & Casino on Tuesday. Bubb encourages his students to think about gambling as a form of entertainment and not as a way to make money.

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Gambling education*

Lauren Marvin | September 11

It’s a typical classroom: a chalkboard spans the front wall, green felt covers a five-foot table, cards are distributed and a wager is placed. The games begin.

Dried herbs can add much-needed flavoring to foods in during the winter months.

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Spice up meals with dried herbs

Steve “Mo” Fye | September 10

Fresh herbs are wonderful and convenient when they are growing, but sometimes there can be an overabundance that needs to be preserved for later use.

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Five and Why: Taylor Bui

September 10

Books and their genres are a lot like people: There’s something for everyone. Because we don’t all share the same tastes or interests, there is no genre that is less important than any other, no matter the popularity. Every book is someone’s favorite. Taylor Bui is a pre-law senior majoring in history and political science. His top five is a mix of popular and unusual tastes.

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Book review: Penghlis delivers inspiration

Skylar Griego | September 9

American novelist James Baldwin once said, “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” Baldwin’s words perfectly capture the tales told by Thaao Penghlis in his memoir, “Places.” In his memoir, Penghlis, an actor best known for his roles on “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” tells the story of a young Greek-Australian man who had no plans outside of working as an Immigration Official at the Commonwealth Center in Sydney, Australia, but dreamed of traveling the world. On the word of a fortuneteller, Penghlis quits his job, leaves his family and begins his journey to climb Mt.

Jose Moreira goes door to door early Monday morning to hand out flyers for the Gracias Christmas Cantata that is coming to Albuquerque in October. The Gracias Choir is highly acclaimed and will be performing at Tingley Coliseum at no cost. It relies upon donations to prepare for the event.

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Fellowship delivering invites to Christmas Cantata

Lauren Marvin | September 9

Volunteers are spreading a message of hope in Albuquerque with a simple envelope. Joshua Park, director of the International Youth Fellowship in Albuquerque, said volunteers are collaborating with the Christmas Cantata by delivering 50,000 invitations which include information and tickets to the performance. The Christmas Cantata is a musical performed by the Gracias Choir, which will tour the United States for the first time this year, he said.

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Play review: Picasso, Einstein chat it up at the Vortex

Graham Gentz | September 8

So, Steve Martin wrote a play. Yes, that Steve Martin. And it’s hilarious. It is the imagined meeting of Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso, each in their early twenties, at a random bar in Paris in 1904.

Bike riders gather in front of UNM’s Duck Pond on Friday afternoon for the (Nearly) Naked Bike Ride. The event began after an initiative was started by Lee Ann Ratzlaff to help promote sharing the road with vehicles and raise awareness for the safety of bike riders around the city. This event is body-positive and is Bikeburque’s first event of the Autumn Pedalfest.

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Skimpy bike event tours Central Avenue

Moriah Carty | September 8

Flashing lights, neon tutus and skin-colored leotards lit up Central Avenue for a good cause Friday. Around 25 cyclists rallied at the Duck Pond for a (nearly) naked ride Friday evening to promote sharing the road with vehicles. Lee Ann Ratzlaff, founder of Bikeburque, said bringing people together for a themed ride helps break the barrier between cyclists and drivers on the road. The group rode down Central in various states of undress — although they were careful to not break any laws, she said. “Per the city’s ordinance, there were no main genitals,” Ratzlaff said.