December and January had an impressive number of great book releases that probably went more-or-less unnoticed by students preparing for, taking and then relaxing after finals. Good books should never be ignored, so here’s a highlight of the book releases that may have been overlooked during the semester break.
Every now and then, an author comes along who captivates readers with strong writing and captivating storylines…and then ends the story so poorly that readers close the book feeling betrayed and somewhat empty. That’s how Brian Hodge left me feeling with “Whom the Gods would Destroy.” I finished the book days ago, but I’m still smarting over the end.
As a teen, I loved Piers Anthony’s Xanth novels. Magical creatures, happy endings and an entire world powered by puns – it was the perfect place for a budding nerd to spend her afternoons. “Board Stiff” is the 38th book in Anthony’s popular series and marks 36 years of the fantasy author’s life spent cranking out pun after pun. Sadly, it’s not very good.
Community theater exists for exactly that: the community. It gives people not involved in performance the outlet to try things they’d never done before. These are people with day jobs and a life already full of responsibilities who take the time to create something from nothing. It’s beautiful and it’s powerful.
If you need a break from the grind of finals week, check out these awesome events that range from holiday-themed to only-in-Albuquerque.
There are few things more iconic in December than snow and holiday lights. This year, New Mexico has a shocking amount of snow for the desert. But even better than that, we have some of the best light displays in the nation.
From 2009 to 2011, Cravin’ Cookies…and More! dominated the Weekly Alibi’s “Best Cookie in ‘Burque” contest before losing the title last year.
Elizabeth Galvez, a CNM fine arts major and owner of Anda Bufanda Unique Gifts and Wearables, has been making personalized Christmas ornaments for the past five years.
Jak Bailey has been in music for nearly 30 years, on both the performance and business sides of an illustrious career. Now that he’s released his latest album, “Electric Noize,” Bailey is taking some time to reflect on his musical past.
Chicken Fried Steak is a truly Southern dish, but it’s loved all across America. Closely related to Austrian Wienerschnitzel (breaded veal cutlet) and Italian or South American Milanesa (breaded veal or pork) and even Scottish collops, this dish is considered one of Texas’ offerings to American cuisine.
This week has some awesome cultural events that you won’t find anywhere but New Mexico. Remember to have a safe and happy holiday season.
Aaron Carter, American teen icon of the early 2000s, will grace the stage this month during his first tour in eight years, the After Party tour. Here’s hoping Carter will perform such timeless classics as “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It),” “Bounce” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq.
Simply put, if you don’t like musicals, “Man of La Mancha” is not going to change your mind. The Landmark Musical production has that sort of hammy blood-and-thunder attitude that musicals are known for.
If you can find time between eating delicious turkey and wonderful challah bread, there’s plenty of fun events around town to get you in the mood for the holiday barrage.
Professor Patricia Rosas Lopátegui’s Spanish American Culture and Literature topics class “Teatro y Lengua,” follows the notion that performing can play a role in the classroom. “Theater is a tool that can help one learn more about Mexican culture, its history and the language,”
Using a thread and needle, UNMH nurse Loryn Udell has drawn from her interest in American monsters and folklore and crafted a monster — rather, a plush toy of Doctor Frankenstein’s monster.
Thanksgiving meals can often seem difficult to make, but Ben Webb, owner of A&B’s Lunchbox, said tasty side dishes can be simple, inexpensive and delicious. These recipes will add a New Mexican flair to your table with only a little time and money.
“Metalocalypse” creator Brendon Small has created something incredible with Doomstar Reqiuem: A Klok Opera — a death metal album attributed to the fictional death metal band Dethklok.
I gave “Good People” a standing ovation without hesitation. Everything else is secondary. There are many plays in Albuquerque that are absolutely exceptional for one reason or another: fine acting, clever scripts, creative technics. All these achievements are worthy of praise and notice.
After more than two hours of dancing, a cappella performances and numerous vocal harmonies, freshman Ricky Garcia arose from the crowd to collect a top prize of $500 at the Sixth annual Lobo’s Got Talent (LGT) Friday night. Garcia, 18, is a vocal performer and he said he wasn’t sure he was going to participate until about two hours before the application deadline.
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