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Convention cages broken bird

Justino Brokaw | October 4

UNM’s production of “Eccentricities of a Nightingale,” written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Shepard Sobel, is so vivid that one leaves wondering what limits of our own we silently accept. On the eve of World War I, Southern belle Alma Winemiller struggles to survive amid the myriad expectations and conventions society imposes on her. Alma is brimming with desires deemed improper to share or express.

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For Your Ears

Alexandra Swanberg | October 4

Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Rudresh Mahanthappa presents “Samdhi” Outpost Performance Space 210 Yale Boulevard SE All ages general $20, members and students $15 Rudresh Mahanthappa, Guggenheim fellow and 2009 Downbeat International Critics Poll winner, is performing his latest project entitled “Samdhi” this Thursday.

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Zinefest

Alexandra Swanberg | September 29

Zines are like smaller, more independent magazines that deal with a variety of topics, from imaginary bands to blue-collar pornography. Zine writers are often the sole authors, publishers and distributors of their material and typically do so not-for-profit, said Marya Errin Jones, organizer of the first ABQ Zine Fest. Jones said the genre is contradictory because authors are publishing something deeply personal.

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Dirty…Nasty…Filthy…art

Alexandra Swanberg | September 29

Annah Anti-Palindrome, a UC Berkeley multimedia artist, hand-crafted her name in 2007 and starting a life dedicated to “genre-f***ing” ensued. She was born without an “h” at the end of her name, but her decision to change it had nothing to do with resentment for palindromes, as her name might suggest, she wrote on her website, annahantipalindrome.com.

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Pagan pride serves community

Alexandra Swanberg | September 29

When somebody wrongly accuses her of eating babies, Erin Watson, founder of the newly established Pagan Student Guild, said she replies, “I like them with soy sauce.” She said she prefers to treat instances of harassment about her religion with a sense of humor.

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Superhero fine art conquers gallery show

Felipe Medina-Marquez | September 29

Comic book heroes are slowly but steadily fighting their way into the world of fine art. A new exhibit called “Superheroes: Good, Evil & Everything in Between” debuts at 516 Arts and features the works of artists from across the country.

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DanceFest educates performers, audience

Felipe Medina-Marquez | September 28

For the past 11 years, the Global DanceFest has brought avant-garde international artists to present contemporary dance to residents of New Mexico. This year’s Global DanceFest, which is co-presented by New Art New Mexico and North Fourth Art Center, features artists from Japan, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo who will perform at the N4th Theater.

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Orchestra mixes in Latin flavor

Nicole Perez | September 28

The warbling voice of a soprano clashes with a trumpeter’s mouthpiece exercises next door. A violinist squeaks through scales and arpeggios as a pianist thunders in a different key, the percussionists steadily keeping their own time.

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Spiritual healing via touch

Alexandra Swanberg | September 27

Some people have a magic touch, specifically the ability to transfer energy through their hands for meditative and spiritual purposes. Luis Sanchez, a local Reiki practitioner, said anyone can acquire this ability through the art of Reiki, a mode of therapeutic touch. “You’re applying the principle of self-love to the cells and the organs, and as you do that, they start helping you,” he said.

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War wounds in love and duty

Justino Brokaw | September 27

Donald Margulies’ “Time Stands Still” depicts a wartime photojournalist’s struggle to choose the bigger, dangerous world of her subjects or the smaller, tamer one of the people closest to her.

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The Weekly Free

Hunter Riley | September 27

You’ve probably just had your first round of tests and papers, and now you want to relax. The Daily Lobo is here to help you do just that without spending a dime. We spent some time searching the internet to find you fun, free things to occupy your week and weekend.

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“Ash tree”

Nicole Perez | September 22

The busy rustling of an artist at work echoes from the cobwebby walls of the “workshop,” a decrepit garage with a makeshift wooden entrance built into the large automatic door.

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Playwright shares process, memories

Nicole Perez | September 22

“Ash Tree” author Georgina Escobar was born and raised in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. She uses her plays to describe the Mexico in which she grew up. Escobar relates her plays to her personal life, chronicling events such as the death of her mother in “Ash Tree.”

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Blogosphere lacks perspective, accuracy

Felipe Medina-Marquez | September 22

In many ways, the Internet is becoming akin to cable television: There’s plenty of content, but little substance. Faced with more competition, the future of blogs remains a mystery unless it can work out these kinks.

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Japanese festival celebrates autumn

Felipe Medina-Marquez | September 22

The Far East can be found right here in Albuquerque. Aki Matsuri, the Japanese fall festival sponsored by the New Mexico Japanese American Citizens League is this Sunday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.

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Corruption in “Loot” mirrors ABQ discord

Justino Brokaw | September 20

Joe Orton’s “Loot,” currently playing at the Vortex Theatre, is a British play which is perfectly relevant to modern day Albuquerque. Because Albuquerque is dealing with its own police shootings and alleged abuse by authority, the themes of “Loot” match our city near perfectly.

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The Weekly Free

Hunter Riley | September 20

The Daily Lobo knows you are just counting the days until fall break (23). We also know you are counting pennies to save up for that long weekend getaway you want to take.

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Poets proclaim for social justice

Nicole Perez | September 20

Over 100,000 poets will be crying, laughing and screaming on Saturday about topics such as homelessness, drug addiction, political boundaries, sexual abuse, genocide and motherhood.

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Body Art

Alexandra Swanberg | September 15

Marcus Romero is a graffiti artist who chooses to paint on naked women rather than walls on the street.

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Music breaks down borders

Nicole Perez | September 15

From Hungary to Venezuela, Pakistan to Norway, these musicians don’t let their countries’ borders limit the scope of their art.