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DECEMBER 2016
New Mexico Entertainment’s
HOLIDAY ISSUE We take a look at some of the events and products coming out in honor of the holiday season.
Luminaria Tour
A FREE Publication
Jack and the Beanstalk
River of Lights
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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS Christmas 2016
The man who made Hercules and Captain Dylan Hunt household names sat down with New Mexico Entertainment to talk fitness, upcoming roles, and what the future holds. PG 6
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Jack and The Beanstalk Kenneth Ansloan of The Dolls put his twist on the classic tale.
Luminaria Tour 2016 The holiday tradition is back with a Grinch theme.
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River of Lights 2016 The event includes beautiful displays and a ride on the Polar Express.
December 2016 Check out the events happening in the month of December.
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NME STAFF Teresa Robinson-Ewers Publisher/Editor-in-Chief NMEntertains@gmail.com Jan Baca Copy Editor CONTRIBUTORS Sonja Dewing Winter Elise Susan McAfee-White Michael Radcon NME Board Teresa Ewers Ariel Bisbee Darlene Esquibel Winter Elise Eddie Robinson SUBSCRIPTIONS New Mexico Entertainment magazine is $24 a year within the Continental United States. Please place your order online at www.NMEntertains.com. Please note the first issue will take 4-6 weeks. All events submissions can be placed at NMEntEvents@gmail.com
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LET US ENTERTAIN YOU: JACK & THE BEANSTALK
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he holiday season j u s t wouldn’t be the holiday season without the annual
production from The Dolls. Ken Ansloan, Director of this year’s production, Jack a n d the Beanstalk, and Founder of The Dolls, answered a few questions of what audiences can expect with their latest show. Everyone knows the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. What can we expect with your twist on it? It is rowdy, slapstick, and lots of innuendo..so definitely a unique twist to the story. It is very much a fractured fairytale. We did a pantomime last year with Cinderella. We (The Dolls) had so much fun that we decided to do one more. And when we have a good time, I think that rubs off in the audience. And we threw in a little bit of a Christmas storyline for good measure!
drunken Christmas song that I am having so much fun with. And then our finale is a hoot. We are all dressed as famous Christmas characters. I don’t want to give too much away with our finale! What do you want the audience to walk away with this production? I want the audience to walk away feeling elated and that they were very much a part of the show. I want them to remember parts of this show for years to come! Jack and the Beanstalk will be at The National Hispanic Cultural Center on December 2nd-18th. Learn more at http://www.abqtheatre. com/shows/2016/12/2/thedolls-present-jack-and-thebeanstalk. NME - Teresa Ewers
What was your favorite when it came to creating this year’s production? My favorite part of this year’s production are two musical numbers that we do. I have a very
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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS: CHRISTMAS 2016
Here are a few gift ideas for the fans in your life this holiday season!
FOR THE MUSIC FAN
FOR THE MOVIE FAN
Fandango’s new service offers over 30,000 movies and TV shows ready to stream or download on just about any device, with no subscription needed, making FandangoNOW gift card the perfect gift for film and TV fans.
The iBT84 is a rechargeable Bluetooth speaker with speakerphone that allows you to stream music wirelessly. Set the mood with six exciting color modes including pulse to the music and slow color blend. The two stereo drivers provide rich, detailed sound. P lus there’s even a free app that enables control o f the color effects t o keep the party going from your phone! ($69.99)
FOR THE SCI-FI FAN
Embark on a mission to the final frontier with the biggest, most comprehensive Star Trek collection ever offered with the Star Trek 50th Anniversary TV and Movie Collection. Just in time to commemorate the September 8, 1966 airing of the very first “Star Trek” episode, this epic gift set includes 30 Blu-ray Discs and every feature film and television show made with the original crew, plus a brand new, multi-part documentary with nearly two and a half hours of footage chronicling the franchise’s amazing 50-year journey. The collection also includes the Animated Series, remastered on Blu-ray for the first time ever, the newly released Director’s Edition of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan with a documentary detailing the fan-favorite film’s development and production, over 20 hours of bonus content, an exclusive Starfleet pin commemorating the 50th anniversary and new mini-posters for the first six feature films designed by acclaimed artist Juan Ortiz.
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EXTRAS: LUMINARIA TOUR 2016
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his time of year the traditional luminarias will greeting spectators this season. Over 5,000 candle-lit luminaries will light up the streets, steps and sidewalks for 2016 52nd Annual Luminaria Tour. You’ll be able to drive, walk, or take advantage of ABQ Ride while taking in the sites. Attendees can ride through winkling wonderland in Old Town, a festively-adorned Albuquerque Country Club and other hot spots decked out for the holiday like
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the Los Altos neighborhood*. Along with the beautiful tour, Local businesses has offered to extend their hours for the evening, allowing the public to take advantage and do some holiday shopping or have a lovely dinner at one of the many restaurants. This year’s Luminaria Tour will take place on Christmas Eve, December 24th, starting at 5:30pm. For more information visit the website at www.luminariatour. com NME
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EXTRAS: RIVER OF LIGHTS
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he River of Lights will be celebrating a new year in sparkling glamour. The annual event, which features millions of twinkling lights, live music, food, drinks and plenty of holiday spirit, attracts thousands of visitors from all over throughout its duration. Along with the creative light displays - over 500 displays and sculptures - kids have the opportunity board the Polar Bear Express* for a train ride with Santa and his elves. They will get a cup of hot
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chocolate and a sweet treat upon boarding and an enchanting story. Adults will also have an opportunity to ride the Express on December 15th. The experience can be upgraded with a dinner for two at The Shark Reef CafĂŠ. River of Lights runs from November 26th - December 30th at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. You can learn more at www.riveroflights. org. NME
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*On select nights in December
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2016 RUTH PASTINE David Richard Gallery
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UNTIL December 30, 2016 NOB HILL’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Nob Hill Main Street 4310 Central Ave. S.E. Albuquerque, NM 87108 Celebrate 100 years of this historic Albuquerque neighborhood with various events throughout 2016 http://www. NobHillis100.com UNTIL December 31 2016 MATTER OF LIGHT: RUTH PASTINE David Richard Gallery 211 W San Francisco St Santa Fe, NM Ruth Pastine’s first solo show at the gallery presents her newest paintings. Visually stunning and instantly engaging, color is the key as she exploits the contrast between certain hues, blurring their transitions and boundaries to create a visual pulse and rhythm. http://www.davidrichardgallery.com/ UNTIL December 31, 2016 RIVER OF LIGHTS Albuquerque Botanical Garden 2601 Central Ave NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 Enjoy the magic of millions of twinkling lights and more than 500 dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico’s largest walk-through light show! River of Lights was named one of “The 15 Most Spectacular Holiday Light Displays in the U.S.” by MSN in November 2016. Come see why! http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/ biopark/events/river-of-lights/river-of-lights UNTIL January 1, 2017 GLIMPSES OF NATURE Sage Creek Gallery 421 Canyon Road Santa Fe, NM 87501 Renowned wildlife painter, Edward Aldrich, shares his vision of the natural world and the animals that inhabit it. Featured artist at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, WY, Western Vision show in 2016. http://www.sagecreekgallery.com/
December 1, 2016 THIS WONDERFUL LIFE FEATURING JEREMY KENDELL Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W San Francisco St Santa Fe, NM 87501 The Lensic proudly presents “This Wonderful Life,” featuring actor Jeremy Kendell in a solo holiday performance. Kendall displays physical and verbal virtuosity portraying George Bailey and more than 30 other Bedford Falls characters in this one-man play based on the classic holiday film “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The play is a fast-paced tour-de-force—funny, poignant, and uplifting. Like the film, it centers on George, a man who has given up his dream to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence shows him how different life in his community would be had he never been born. http://www.TicketsSantaFe.org December 2, 2016 LITTLE LEROY AND HIS PACK OF LIES Lounge 54 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd Bernalillo, NM 87004 Equal parts musicians and entertainers, Little Leroy and His Pack of Lies is a popular cover band that performs throughout central New Mexico. The band consists of its namesake member, Leroy—whose real name is Murali Levine—on lead guitar and vocals, Jake Jones on rhythm guitar, Myron Zuidema on bass and Warren Stewart on drums. www.santaanastar.com/entertainment/ lounge-5 December 2, 2016 ALTURNATION LIVE Marble Heights Brewery & Tap Room 9904 Montgomery Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 https://www.facebook.com/Alturnation
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 2-11, 2016 WISH UPON A STAR: UNAUTHORIZED INTIMATE REFLECTIONS WITH WALT DISNEY The Cell Theatre 700 1st St NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 The Enchanted Rose Theatre is proud to present an original one-man show, WISH UPON A STAR... unauthorized intimate reflections by Walt Disney, written by Andy Mayo, directed by James Cady and starring Vernon Poitras. The production, nearly three years in the making, is the brain child of Poitras and has been carefully crafted by Mayo and Cady. It is a unique look at Walt Disney the man: what made him tick, his hopes and dreams, successes and failures, the motivations behind his creative genius and a peek behind the curtain of his personal life. It is based on the narratives of several biographies and the words of Walt Disney himself. Poitras says, “The idea is to present a real and honest look, warts and all, at this true creative genius who forever changed the world of family entertainment, and in spite of many deep and challenging struggles reminded us that the happiest place on earth is in our hearts and imaginations.” The show is Rated PG for adult language. http://www.fusionnm.org/box-office-wishupon-a-star.html
December 3, 2016 10TH ANNUAL 12X12 EXHIBITION & FUNDRAISER Harwood Art Center 7th Street Northwest Albuquerque, NM An exquisite evening of art, live music by Raven Rutherford & Her Sweet Potato Pie Band, and tasty treats from our favorite restaurants. Over 200 youth, emerging and established artists from New Mexico are contributing to this year’s 12x12 exhibitions. www.harwoodartcenter.org December 31, 2016 MANHATTAN ON THE MESA Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum 9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 http://www.balloonmuseum.com/
December 2, 2016 SUPER SOUL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION African American Performing Arts Center and Exhibit Hall 310 San Pedro Dr NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase. php?event_id=4827
December 31, 2016 NEW YEAR’S EVE ON CIVIC PLAZA Civic Plaza 1 Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Ring in 2017 with the City of Albuquerque on Civic Plaza! New Year’s Eve on the Plaza will be from 9 p.m. - midnight on December 31. This free event is the place to be for the final seconds of 2016 as we welcome the beginning of 2017 - a year full of hopes, challenges, changes, and dreams. Join us for family-friendly fun and enjoy entertainment, food trucks and free kids activities. Countdown in a true Albuquerque fashion and toast to the New Year with a glass of champagne! http://www.albuquerquecc.com/ civicplazapresents/
December 3-9, 2016 10TH ANNUAL 12X12 EXHIBITION Harwood Art Center 7th Street Northwest Albuquerque, NM www.harwoodartcenter.org
December 31, 2016 NOB HILL NEW YEAR’S EVE CHILE DROP Route 66 Nob Hill Albuquerque, NM http://nobhillis100.com/
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MANHATTAN ON THE MESA Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum http://www.balloonmuseum.com/ manhattan-on-the-mesa.aspx
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