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Art depicts Hispanic culture

Elizabeth CookRomero | September 23

On display at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Ray Mart°n Abeyta's "Cuentos y Encuentros," is a kaleidoscope of cultures, stories, painting techniques and life experiences that shapes Abeyta's work. The show's title translates to "stories and encounters," and Abeyta, an Espa§ola native, said it was inspired by the mestizo - racially mixed - images he was surrounded by in his childhood.

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Vampire flick delivers with a bite

Nathan Jacquez | September 23

"Underworld," written by Danny McBride and directed by Len Wiseman, takes the viewer to a secret world of vampiric aristocrats and rebel werewolves who have been at war for centuries. We follow one vampire soldier, Selene (Kate Beckinsale), as she tries to uncover a conspiracy dating back hundreds of generations.

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Album livens jazz scene while giving genre credit

September 23

by Kate Crofts Daily Lobo Too often jazz is played for effect rather than experience - good soulful jazz to get someone in the mood or smooth mellow jazz to appease claustrophobics in elevators. Renowned jazz sensation Dapp Theory will perform at the Outpost Performance Space Monday at 7:30 p.

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Novels glimpse into lovers' lives

Amanda Jackson | September 18

Author Nick Bantock understands the human urge for voyeurism intimately. Twelve years ago, his urge to read his neighbor's mail turned into six novels of epic proportions that allow his readers to literally peek into the lives of his characters, Griffin and Sabine.

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Droppin' Knowledge

September 18

by Mar°a B. Del R°o Daily Lobo The Women's Resource Center is kicking off its film series tomorrow with "Nobody Knows My Name," an in-depth documentary on women in hip-hop. The film highlights the triumphs of women in hip-hop and discusses the barriers they encounter in the scene.

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Jazz phenom to perform at KiMo

September 18

by Jean Peaslee Daily Lobo The 19-year-old jazz sensation Peter Cincotti will make his Albuquerque debut at a benefit concert for KNME Sunday at the KiMo Theatre. The jazz pianist's career hit new heights in the last few years with his self-titled debut album reaching number one on Billboard Magazine's Traditional Jazz Chart.

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Play modernizes classic

September 18

by Pamela Herrington Daily Lobo "Fundamentals," a play created by UNM students based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," opens tonight at the Theatre X. Daniel Sonnenberg, a UNM student, conceived the idea for "Fundamentals" during the summer and for the past few months, Sonnenberg worked with director Rafael Gallegos and the cast to complete the script.

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Web Exclusive: Echo 7 CD Review

September 17

by John D. Bess Daily Lobo 2 1/2 Stars Echo 7 comes out of the gate with what appears to be some promising rock and roll. With stately guitars playing stout riffs and the hybrid sound of nu-metal chunkiness and grunge fuzz, it seems that band members may be on to something interesting, though not altogether new.

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New album blends rock, world music

Nathan Jacquez | September 17

Two decades after Queensryche stormed onto the music scene garnering multi-platinum album sales and the kind of critical acclaim that would make most bands blush, the group returns to celebrate 20 years of hard rocking with its first studio release in four years.

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Column: TV kiss just a shock tactic

September 17

by Jasmine Bridges Daily Lobo Poor Madonna. She's writhed around in a wedding dress like a naughty bride, got down and dirty with Vanilla Ice in a spicy coffee table book, offended Catholics with sacrilegious images of Christ and set her spiritual reawakening to techno music.

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Group educates UNM through series of films

September 16

by Mar°a B. Del R°o Daily Lobo UNM's student organization, Africa's Friends Reaching the International Community for Africa is dispelling myths about Africa by showing movies every other Friday that focus on social, political, cultural and economical affairs.

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'Matchstick' success no con job

September 16

by John Ralph Daily Lobo Ridley Scott, the director of such masterpieces as "Gladiator" and "Black Hawk Down," can claim yet another spectacular film. The movie promises a sarcastic adventure flick and delivers a surprisingly touching and interesting depiction of a father-daughter relationship.

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Mix-A-Lot sound evolves

Dustin Habermann | September 16

After a six-year hiatus, Sir Mix-a-Lot, the emcee best known for his 1992 hit "Baby Got Back," is back with a new record, Daddy's Home, released Sept. 9. In an interview with the Daily Lobo, Mix shared his thoughts on the music industry, downloading music and diverse perspectives on his new record.

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Film depicts rise to fame

Nathan Jacquez | September 11

They might be indie-rock icons; they might be the answer to global pollution; they might be a lot of things, but one thing is for sure, They Might Be Giants embody what a band can accomplish with an idiosyncratic sense of humor and a strong work ethic. When it comes to indie rock, only a handful of bands come to most people's minds.

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Burlesque troupe revives tradition

September 11

by Sam Beresky Daily Lobo Pasties, panties and scantily clad dancing girls - sounds like a good time. Sounds like a strip club? Well it's not. It's called burlesque and with local talent, the Lonely Hearts Burlesque Troupe, Albuquerque is in the midst of a burlesque revival.

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'Magdalene Sisters' ripe with controversy

September 11

by Kate Crofts Daily Lobo Acclaimed director Peter Mullan's grim new film "The Magdalene Sisters" set screens across Europe ablaze. Similarly, the film has ignited religious controversy and discussions of social consciences. Nora-Jane Noone, the film's star, has had to handle the heat.

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Company mixes art forms

September 11

by Chynna Wendell Daily Lobo Tell Us About the Rabbits is a truly eclectic company that combines a mixture of dance, theater and art in an attempt to excite and awaken minds. Tell Us About The Rabbits will be presenting one of its fully themed shows, titled "Post-Apocalyptic Burlesque," at Burt's Tiki Lounge Saturday.

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Artist examines mother's life

Elizabeth CookRomero | September 9

Photographer Gay Block loves stories. Many of her projects involve interviewing, videotaping, photographing and coming to know her subject's stories. But the stories Block tells are not neat with all the threads in place - they are messy; like life. In the show "Bertha Alyce: A Photographic Biography by Gay Block," now at the UNM Art Museum, she tells the story of her painful relationship with her mother and documents how her understanding of that relationship changed after her mother's death.

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Filmmaker discusses work, history

Michael Carlson | September 9

Filmmaker Paul Espinosa tells tales of the American Southwest's culture and history, from the hunt for Pancho Villa to the U.S.- Mexican War of 1846 and the first successful legal challenge to segregation of Mexican-American children in schools. A selection of his films was the subject of Saturday's film festival at the Southwest Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway Blvd.

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Music festival fights rave image

Marissa Juarez | September 9

Aside from an unexpected turn in the weather, Saturday night's Second Annual Electronic Music Festival at Downtown Civic Plaza was successful in smashing the destructive stereotypes associated with raves. Surrounded by courthouses and police stations, the festival was out in the open, and people were there simply to enjoy the music.