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Our Weekly Calendar of Fine Entertainment in the
Greater Albuquerque Area and Beyond
Announcing Upcoming Local Events For
January 26 to February 2, 2012 — Volume 37 Number 5





Hi Friends,
Well, the hectic holidays are well behind us, that time where there are too many commitments with friends and family. You've also had enough time to decompress. Now is the time to peak out of your "hidey hole" and go see and enjoy some great arts and performances. You are going to have to work really hard to have a bad time at any of the events this week.
Thank you for allowing me to send you these newsletters. The more exposure that can be given to our artists the better each of our lives becomes. And don't be shy about forwarding this to others. We really would like everyone to have a chance to enjoy this great local entertainment!
Become a fan of Q CLAPS on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.Join the Q CLAPS Announcement Club by texting QCLAPS to the number 41242.
Tell a friend about Q CLAPS! Here's hoping to see you soon, live and in person,
Barbara Lemaire & Bruce Edgar
Articles & Reviews:
For the article by Barbara Lemaire “Introduction to Social Media 101” go to Articles, Reviews
For the article by Bruce Edgar “Gale O’Brien’s Fine Art & Photography” go to Articles, Reviews
For the review by Gale O’Brien “One Model, 15 Photographers” at Matrix Fine Art go to Articles, Reviews
| FEBRUARY Calendar | |||
| Date | Venue | Event Name | Promoter |
| 3 to 5 | Various Theatres | Live Theatre | Albuquerque Theatre Guild |
| 3 to 29 | NM State Land Office, Santa Fe | Art Exhibit "RAIN" by Diana Stetson | New Mexico State Land Office |
| 4th | Embassy Suites | Healing Hearts luncheon | Children’s Grief Center of NM |
| 4th | The Adobe Theater | The Magic of Musicals! | Theatre Lovers Community |
| 4th | KiMo Theatre | Flute and String Spectacular! | The Figueroa Project |
| 8th | South Broadway Cultural Center | Blues Pilgrims: Eric Bibb & Guy Davis | AMP Concerts |
| 8th | KiMo Theatre | Nuevo Méjico: The Spanish Colony | Centennial Speaker Series at the KiMo |
| 9th | National Hispanic Cultural Center | “Cinema in Progress II” Film Series | Instituto Cervantes of Albuquerque |
| 9 to 19 | The Filling Station | Oedipus the King by Sophocles | Duke City Repertory Theatre |
| 10th | El Rey Theater | Brotha Lynch Hung | Joe Angel Productions |
| 10 & 11 | KiMo Theatre | 6 Annual SW Burlesque Showcase | Burque Burlesque |
| 10 to 12 | Popejoy Hall | My Fair Lady | Popejoy Presents |
| 10 to 12 | Various Theatres | Live Theatre | Albuquerque Theatre Guild |
| 11th | National Hispanic Cultural Center | Diego Amador Trio in Concert | Instituto Cervantes of Albuquerque |
| 11th | Outpost Performance Space | Joe West & The Valentine's Extravaganza | AMP Concerts |
| 12th | KiMo Theatre | Pulse Series: The Paranoid Cheese Project | New Mexico Philharmonic |
| 12th | DeLavy House in Bernalillo | Speaker Series, NM Statehood 1912 | Three different Historical Societies |
| 12th | Las Placitas Presbyterian Church | Jason Vieaux, Guitar Soloist | Placitas Artists Series |
| 13 & 14 | Location of your choice | Barbershop Quartets Singing Valentines | Singing Valentines Abq |
| 15th | KiMo Theatre | Billy The Kid (1930) | Centennial Film Series at the KiMo |
| 16th | National Hispanic Cultural Center | “The Soul of Mexico III” Film Series | Instituto Cervantes of Albuquerque |
| 16th | Outpost Performance Space | Leni Stern In Concert & Conversation | AMP Concerts |
| 17th | El Rey Theater | Candy Kane | Puccini Productions |
| 17th | Outpost Performance Space | Classic Blues Rock | Siyeric |
| 17 to 19 | Various Theatres | Live Theatre | Albuquerque Theatre Guild |
| 17 to 03/11 | The Adobe Theater | The Drowsy Chaperone | The Adobe Theater |
| 18th | Albuquerque Museum of Art & History | CLASS Puccini & Popcorn | Opera Southwest & others |
| 18th | Old San Ysidro Church | Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands Fill | Music in Corrales |
| 18th | Popejoy Hall | Masters of Motown | Popejoy Presents |
| 19th | KiMo Theatre | Cathie Ryan Trio with McPeake | LIVE at the KiMo |
| 19th | Popejoy Hall | Tao - Art of the Drum | Popejoy Presents |
| 20 to 02/12 | Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice | “Celebrating Life with Art” | Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice |
| 23rd | National Hispanic Cultural Center | “Cinema in Progress III” Film Series | Instituto Cervantes of Albuquerque |
| 24th | El Rey Theater | The Itals & Sister Carole | |
| 24th | Popejoy Hall | Damn Yankees | Popejoy Presents |
| 24 to 26 | Various Theatres | Live Theatre | Albuquerque Theatre Guild |
| 25th | Popejoy Hall | Brahms, Beethoven, And Bartok | New Mexico Philharmonic |
| 25th | Cathedral Church of St. John | Annual Bishop Trelease Memorial Concert | Friends of Cathedral Music |
| 25 & 28 | KiMo Theatre | The Sleeping Beauty | Ballet Repertory Theatre |
| 26th | KiMo Theatre | The Oscar Party | KiMo Theatre |
| 26th | St Paul Lutheran Church | Roots & Identities | Albuquerque Chamber Soloists |
| MARCH Calendar | |||
| Date | Venue | Event Name | Promoter |
| 1st | Two Libraries | Cosy Sheridan & TR Ritchie | AMP Concerts & Library Friends |
| 1st | Popejoy Hall | One Night of Queen | Popejoy Presents |
| 1st | Outpost Performance Space | Michael Anthony & Bobby Shew | Charlie Christian Project |
| 1 to 4 | KiMo Theatre | The Sleeping Beauty | Ballet Repertory Theatre |
| 2nd | KiMo Theatre | Henry Rollins, The Long March Tour | Joe Anderson Werks |
| 2 to 4 | Various Theatres | Live Theatre | Albuquerque Theatre Guild |
| 2 to 4 | Popejoy Hall | Young Frankenstein | Popejoy Presents |
| 7th | Popejoy Hall | St. Petersburg State Orchestra | Popejoy Presents |
| 8th | Keller Hall, UNM | Winter Concert | Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra |
| 8 & 9 | Outpost Performance Space | Jane Monheit | Outpost Performance Space |
| 9th | V. Sue Cleveland High School | Winter Concert | Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra |
| 9 to 11 | Various Theatres | Live Theatre | Albuquerque Theatre Guild |
| 10th | Popejoy Hall | Red Army Chorus & Dance Ensemble | Popejoy Presents |
| 10th | Albuquerque Academy | Paquito D'Rivera & Brasil Guitar Duo | Chamber Music Albuquerque |
| 10 & 11 | Two Churches | Bachanalia | Quintessence: Choral Artists of the SW |
| 10 & 11 | Two Churches | Two Strings with Stephen Redfield | Albuquerque Baroque Players |
| 10 & 11 | KiMo Theatre | Chamber Orchestra | The Figueroa Project |
| 11th | Popejoy Hall | Evening with John Waters | Popejoy Presents |
| 11th | Albuquerque Museum | Speaker Series | Corales Historical Society |
| 16th | Outpost Performance Space | Evening of Boleros | Outpost Performance Space |
| 16th | Popejoy Hall | Celtic Tenors | Popejoy Presents |
| 16 to 18 | Various Theatres | Live Theatre | Albuquerque Theatre Guild |
| 17th | Covenant Presbyterian Church | SEMINAR “Laughter and Tears” | Opera Southwest |
| 18th | Old San Ysidro Church | Moscow String Quartet | Music in Corrales |
| 18th | Popejoy Hall | Macbeth | Popejoy Presents |
| 20th | Low Spirists Bar & Stage | Diego's Umbrella & Rachael Sage | AMP Concerts |
| 20th | Popejoy Hall | Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles | Popejoy Presents |
| 23rd | Cathedral Church of St. John | Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico | Friends of Cathedral Music |
| 23 to 25 | Various Theatres | Live Theatre | Albuquerque Theatre Guild |
| 24 to 04/1 | National Hispanic Cultural Center | "Suor Angelica" & "Gianni Schicchi" | Opera Southwest |
| 25th | Las Placitas Presbyterian Church | Willy Sucre & Friends | Placitas Artists Series |
| 25th | Popejoy Hall | Tribute to the Blues Brothers | Popejoy Presents |
| 25th | St Paul Lutheran Church | Music of the Americas | Albuquerque Chamber Soloists |
| 25 to 4/1 | Outpost Performance Space | Creative Soundspace Festival | Outpost Performance Space |
| 28th | The Cooperage | Candyrat Guitar Night | AMP Concerts |
| 29th | National Hispanic Cultural Center | “The Soul of Mexico IV” Film Series | Instituto Cervantes of Albuquerque |
| 30 to 4/1 | Various Theatres | Live Theatre | Albuquerque Theatre Guild |
| 31st | Low Spirists Bar & Stage | Jessica Fichot & Le Chat Lunatique | AMP Concerts |
As always, we invite you to share our website and newsletter with your friends - especially artists!
Q CLAPS is available to all artists, groups, and presenters and is not affiliated with any single organization, business, or venue. Basic announcements are free to all artists, presenters, and venues.
*Q CLAPS - Albuquerque Community Live Art and Performance Services,
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*Q CLAPS makes every effort to verify all information but is not responsible for erroneous or invalid information. Check with the promoting organization for the latest updates. Having trouble viewing this email? Contact bruce@qclaps.info
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Bruce Edgar
Albuquerque Community Live Art and Performance Services, Q CLAPS
12312 Collier Ct NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
www.qclaps.info, (505) 299-0795, or bruce@qclaps.info