As the summer comes to a close, many students will find their wallets barren, their bank accounts in the red, and the shattered remnants of the piggy bank bereft of coins.
The Vortex’s newest production of Shakespeare’s tragedy “Macbeth” will make you laugh. A lot. Maybe that’s not a good thing. Though truly, this is not a bad idea. Melodrama can be pushed easily and effectively to the point of comedy.
Rather than take classes and complete homework assignments, local artists are choosing to learn photography in a different way. Guerrilla Photo Group (GPG) is a weekly photography group that meets at Rip Williams’ studio
Hundreds of people from various states and countries met to share their appreciation for penmanship and to continue the centuries-old tradition when the International Association of Master Penmen
While Kanye’s “Yeezus” and Jay-Z’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail” have both created a bit of noise this summer, underground hip-hop heavyweights El-P and Killer Mike quietly released their collaborative album, “Run the Jewels.”
It’s not often you’re reminded not to use your cell phone in a theater by a man pointing to his circa-1915 candlestick telephone, but that’s just one of the throwbacks you’ll experience with the Albuquerque Film Club (AFC).
Hello, class, and welcome to Freelosophy 101, in which we’ll discuss both classical and modern approaches to the age-old questions that have puzzled great thrifters for generations. What is the meaning of free?
Heroes like Batman and Wolverine have found a new home in Albuquerque, thanks to brothers Matt and Greg Trujillo. On June 14 the brothers opened a new comic book store, Age of Comics, on Osuna near San Mateo.
Last week’s flash floods brought with them a much-appreciated respite from the scorching sun. But alas, the pavement has now reheated and we’re back to fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk weather.
Shakespeare loved dick jokes. They’re all over the place in “Measure for Measure.” I propose a “Measure for Measure” drinking game in which participants take a drink every time a character grabs his own penis.
The mission is simple: stay alive for as long as possible. Six new officers take their respective seats on the starship’s bridge as two men hurry to brief them on their positions.
It’s fireworks time. Skyflower season is like Christmas for us cheapies, since there’s no lack of entertainment to be had once the sun goes down on the Fourth.
In a room overlooking the show floor of the Albuquerque Comic Expo (ACE) this weekend, a small but passionate group of costumed fans served drinks, played games, and performed for patrons as part of a “Maid Café.”
Places build up history over time, just as much as they change over time. When looking at old photographs of the University, maybe it’s hard to imagine that the images even depict the same place at all.
Any time is a good time to be full of pride. Albuquerque Pride will host its 37th annual PrideFest this Saturday, the biggest celebration of LGBTQ rights in New Mexico.
The summer semester marches on, and $14 summer movies continue to blockbust (with the exception of “After Earth,” which just bust). But worry not, because even if you spent the last of your couch-cushion quarters on a “had-to-see-it” summer flick, The Weekly Free is here to feed your culture fix while you save up for round two.
Two weeks ago, local sketch artist Brandt Peters launched his first project on Kickstarter – two hours later, donators blew past his goal of $6500.
Free Art Friday is an effort by hundreds of artists to re-acquaint urban dwellers with serendipity by scattering free-to-take artwork throughout cities across the globe.
Bang! Pow! Biff! This weekend is the much-lauded Albuquerque Comic Expo, where you can meet dozens of celebrities among throngs of fans, all looking for ways to spend their money on the latest nerd memorabilia.
Comic book nerds, film buffs, anime fans, video gamers and more will all come together under one roof this weekend to celebrate all things geeky.
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