Culture

Festival showcases healthy produce from ABQ food shed

Is it really worth it to pay a little more for fresh local food? Ann Simon thinks so. Simon is the economic development planner for the Agriculture Collaborative, a branch of the Mid-Region Council of Governments of New Mexico. She also helped coordinate the third annual Local Food Festival and Field Day, on Sunday. “We’re trying to raise the value of agriculture in peoples’ minds,” Simon said.

UNM senior Renée Hemsing, a violin-performance major, said violinists are more romantic than the general population because of their zest for lush, sad strings.

Stage Freight

To ride the train and see the works of Shakespeare or to stay home alone — that’s a question that doesn’t even need asking. On Saturday, a local group of actors from UNM will perform scenes from the bard’s famous plays for the amusement of all those who happen to be riding the Railrunner.

Flamenco festival rises from the ashes

Albuquerque seems like an unlikely rival for such cultural hubs as New York and L.A.; but in the world of flamenco, the Duke City reigns supreme. Eva Encinias-Sandoval, UNM professor and director of the National Institute of Flamenco, said, “The national and international communities are envious and surprised at what we have here.” Albuquerque’s flamenco scene has a nationally-acclaimed flamenco conservatory.

Sustainable tunes rock the summer

The electronica tent at the Desert Rocks Music Festival in Moab, Utah has the sun to thank for its power.

Dames of derby ring in the new season

Roller skates have never been so brutal. On Saturday, the all-girl roller derby team, Muñecas Muertas, will face off against the Denver Roller Dolls, which are ranked third in the nation. Savannah Wasko, a member of Muñecas Muertas, said the roller derby league started five years ago.

Youth advocate's legacy will remain for all-ages

Dan Lewis has been with Warehouse 508 in every step of its metamorphosis — from a dead-on-the-water idea banned by the mayor, its renovation from a strip club and its ascension as one the best all-ages venues in Albuquerque. But after five years, the venue manager is stepping down.

Doing it in the Duke City - May 6

What’s the best kind of study break you could possibly take? The kind where you get laid. And taking a break in your bed might actually help you in your studying and final-taking efforts. An Arizona State University study showed that women who had regular satisfying sex and were given physical affection showed lower levels of stress and were able to be more positive the next day.

Willy J and the Storytellers gel well

Expressing oneself with words is one thing. Expressing yourself on the drums or guitar is another. Even though Alex Bencoe, the lead guitarist for the band Willy J and the Storytellers, doesn’t sing, he said he has found a way to express himself through his instrument and performing with his band, which releases its first CD on May 7. “We can’t put words to how we feel,” he said.

Take a breather

It’s finals. You’re stressed. We get it. The Daily Lobo wanted to give students a couple ideas for places they can go before or in between finals to relax.

Walking dead come to life on the dance floor

Gaunt, bloody zombies won’t be seen eating human flesh in a dark room this Friday, but instead dancing around to live music at the Zombie Ball. Kurly Tlapoyawa, owner of local video store Burning Paradise, said Friday’s ball at Burt’s Tiki Lounge will kick off a zombie weekend celebrating the video store’s seven years in business.

Markets abound

Summer brings about many blooms, which could include some local broccoli or squash if you play your cards right.

Artist's Avenue: Raven White

Raven White is a studio art major with a focus in photography and drawing. She also renamed herself — not legally — Raven because it is gender neutral.

Seamlessly integrating dance and photography

Dance and photography seem to be at opposite ends of the artistic spectrum. After all, dance is about movement, and photography captures a moment.

Worldwide music blog began in Duke City

Albuquerque is home to balloons, green chile and a world-famous blog for electro music. Yes, the Duke City has been home to Chemical Jump since December 2008.

Festival makes sustainability a breeze

Wildlife West wants to change the way we think when it comes to wind. Saturday and Sunday, the Wildlife West Nature Park will hold its Ninth Annual Wind and Green Energy Festival in Edgewood.

Acequia water systems create fluid communities

“Mayordomo” in English means “butler” or “steward,” and when you see Miguel Santistevan with all of the other parciantes, or acequia members, running up and down the acequia ditch cutting tall grass and brush, he looks the part. Santistevan lives in Taos on land that he inherited from his parents.

Class sculpts students into race-ready athletes

Running, swimming and cycling … oh crap! If you were looking for something to whip you into shape besides the traditional physical education classes UNM offers, then this class may be for you.

Artist Ave: Louis Herring

Louis Herring is a senior in the College of Fine Arts. He loves horror movies, chemical supplies and doodling on other peoples discarded prints.

Try writing, shooting film in Honors course

If you think you’re cut out for the film industry, try taking University Honors Art of Film class first. The class is designed for people who are interested in film but don’t necessarily want to make a career out of it, although some do go on to pursue the film industry.