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Holly Near - Emma’s Revolution
An outspoken activist, singer, teacher and recording artist, Holly Near has spent nearly 40 years working for progressive political and social change. An immense vocal talent and an outspoken ambassador for peace, her performances integrate world consciousness, spiritual discovery and theatricality. “A divine mix of Pete Seeger and Judy Garland!,” wrote one Holly Near fan. “I do not separate my music from my heart,” says Near, “nor do I separate my ideas from my daily life. I open myself up to learning as much as I can about humanity and this mysterious life experience, but I do not relate to political work as series of causes…” Near has released 30 CDs including her 2008 release Sing to Me the Dream: Un Canto Solidario, on her own label, Calico Tracks Records. Emma’s Revolution is the duo of award- winning, activist-musicians, Pat Humphries & Sandy O, who have written songs that have become standards. “If I Give Your Name” won Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and their music has been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and Pacifica Radio’s “Democracy Now.” Their song, “Peace, Salaam, Shalom” has been called the “anthem of the anti-war movement.” This concert is part of Women in Creativity month.
Performance Sunday, March 22, 7:30pm
Outpost Performance Space
210 Yale SE
(505) 268-0044
outpostspace.org

de Profundis A Capella Men’s Ensemble
The de Profundis a cappella men’s ensemble welcomes guest artist James Pellerite, virtuoso of the native American Flute, in a program featuring five world premieres in addition to traditional folk music.
Performance Saturday, March 28, 7:30pm
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Performance Sunday, March 29, 4pm
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
Tickets online at depro.org or 266-4240

Willy Porter at The Source
It’s been a few miles across America, Canada, the UK and Europe since Willy Porter released his debut CD, “The Trees Have Soul” in 1990. Back then he traveled in his Volkswagen selling discs out of the trunk, mesmerizing audiences with his guitar chops and original tunes. In 1994, he released his second CD entitled Dog Eared Dream. The album marked Porter’s artistic growth from his constant touring and a more developed songwriting perspective. The song “Angry Words” became a top-10 staple on Triple AAA radio stations around the country. His latest release, Available Light, features Porter at the peak of his powers as a guitarist, singer, songwriter & recording artist. Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, recently described Porter’s musicianship this way: “Willy Porter’s music demonstrates admirably that the technical excellence of his guitar-playing will never overwhelm the essence of the song itself. In perfect symbiosis, the disciplines of performance and songwriting combine together to create the unique work for which he is admired by professional peers and audiences alike. Oh-and a damn fine singer too. Thank goodness he doesn’t play the flute.” This show will be on the patio at The Source, which holds 100 people (with seating for about 50).
Performance Sunday, March 29, 7pm
On the patio at The Source
1111 Carlisle SE
Tickets at 1-800-838-3006, At Bookworks and Natural Sound
abqmusic.com

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Volunteer Opportunities-Aldo Leopold Film Festival
The Aldo Leopold Centennial Celebration 2009 honors Leopold’s legacy in New Mexico by promoting Leopold’s vision that an ethical relationship with the land is essential to a vibrant and healthy community. The theme of this year long celebration is the relevance of his land ethnic as we address today’s pressing environmental issues.
* March - Arrange film competition judges and criteria
* April -May - Organize logistics for film screenings
* June - Film submission deadline
* July - Film judging (jury panels for content and film quality/creativity)
* August - Winners announced and film screenings
Contact execdirector@goldenapplenm.org with information on your volunteer interests, times available, and contact information. Helping organize this project will not preclude your submission of a film for the competition.

Read albuquerqueARTS Film News for March on line - Reel News: CrewNewMexico.com, IAIA Workshop and a new PSA, By Tom Gibbons

Make a day of it in Belen. Through the Flower and the Belen Hotel Gallery will be open from 10:30am to 4pm; the Historic Harvey House Museum will be open 12:30-3:30pm; the Belen Art League is open from noon to 4pm; and Casa de Abo art gallery, gift shop and coffee house near the train station is open 8am to 4:30pm.

The Rail Runner arrives in Belen at 10:22 and 1:42. Through the Flower is a moderate walk from the train station. From the station take the sidewalk to the right to cross over the train tracks via Reinken Avenue pedestrian bridge going west and cross Reinken at 2nd Street which takes you into the historic railyard district of Belen. Through the Flower is on the corner of 2nd and Becker. The last trains north are at 7 and 8:45pm. You can check the entire schedule on the rail runner website.

Conversation with the artist Saturday, March 21, 2pm
Through the Flower
107 Becker Avenue in Belen
(505) 864-4080
throughtheflow er.org