Take a tour down memory lane watching New Mexico PBS station KNME’s “Route 66 in New Mexico”. This seven-part series totals about 55 minutes—well worth every second. Interviews, vintage photos, great cinematography… It’s a great way to get your kicks on Route 66!
A Bit of Background
Founded in 2006, the New Mexico Jazz Festival followed on the work of the Open Arts Foundation’s Santa Fe Jazz and International Music Festival (2000-2005) which produced hundreds of concerts and brought an unprecedented wealth of high quality jazz to Santa Fe.
In 2006, our inaugural effort presented McCoy Tyner, Branford Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, the Newport Jazz Allstars, and more. In 2007 we expanded our efforts and presented more concerts in both cities including performances by the legendary Sonny Rollins in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We also inaugurated a partnership with the City of Albuquerque’s Summerfest by offering 5 hours of music on Civic Plaza— an evening which was free and open to the public and which was capped by a performance by Toumani Diabaté’s Symmetric Orchestra.
This Weekend
July 19, Saturday, 7pm
New Mexico Jazz Workshop presents Blues Under the Stars
Pleasure Pilots • The Memphis PTails • Alex Maryol
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
July 19, Saturday, 6-10:30pm
Albuquerque Summerfest
Allen Toussaint Quintet
plus Hillary Smith’s Hip Pocket • Paul Rivers Bailey
Laryea Addy • Concepto Tambor
Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza
July 20, Sunday, 7:30pm
Bert Dalton Trio Honoring Chris Calloway
Straight Up Honoring Arlen Asher
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
Week Two
July 22, Tuesday, 6-8:30pm
Perceptions: Kanoa Kaluhiwa’s AfriLatin Jazz Ensemble
Le Chat Lunatique
Santa Fe Plaza
July 23, Wednesday, 7-9:00pm
Jazz in the Evening
Cathryn McGill Quartet
Old Town Plaza Albuquerque
July 23 & 24, Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30pm
Kenny Garrett Quartet
Outpost Performance Space
July 25 & 26, 7pm
New Mexico Jazz Workshop presens Women’s Voices
Friday (25th) Charmed; Dianna Hughes; Patti Littlefield;
Kari Simmons;Hillary Smith
Saturday (26th) The Buckarettes; Jenny Marlow;
Busy McCarroll; Madi Sato; Susan Clark
Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
July 25, Friday, 7:30pm
Habib Koité & Bamada
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
July 26, Saturday, 7:30pm
Cassandra Wilson
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
July 27, Sunday, 4:30pm
A.B. Spellman & Paquito D’Rivera: Meet the artist
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
July 28, Monday, 2pm
A.B. Spellman: Reading
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
July 27, Sunday, 7:30pm
Paquito D’Rivera’s Funk Tango Quintet
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
July 28, Monday, 7:30pm
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
August in New Mexico is a great time to come visit: the rainy season is in full swing and the land is lush, green and absolutely beautiful! Here’s a list of some ongoing happenings throughout the state. For a great detailed calendar of events, visit our friends at Forever Frontier.
Socorro Farmer’s Market
Main Plaza, Socorro, NM
Each Saturday morning, June to October
575-835-8927
Monte Cristo Gift Shop & Gallery
Chloride, NM, just 35 miles west of Truth or Consequences via Hwy 52.
Open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM
505-743-0493 or montecristo@zianet.com
Las Cruces Farmers Market, downtown mall
Every Wednesday & Saturday
Growers and vendors selling locally grown produce and homemade crafts. www.lascrucescvb.org
Mesilla Mercado
Every Thursday & Sunday
Old Mesilla Plaza, Mesilla, NM.
Growers and vendors selling locally grown produce and homemade crafts. www.lascrucescvb.org
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Las Cruces, NM
Explore farming, ranching, and rural life in New Mexico!
Museum Tours, Seminars and Exhibits.
www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org
575-522-4100
Deming Livestock Auction
Every Wednesday, 9:30 am
575-546-8851
Summer Chairlift Rides
Taos Ski Valley
From late June through September, enjoy the majestic views of Taos Ski Valley from our lift #1. Once you arrive at the top off load and hike around. Ride the lift or hike down to the base area.
$10 for adults and $6 for juniors. Group rates available. If you have a Taos season pass from last season or for the upcoming season there’s no charge. (You must present pass).
Hours 10am - 4:30pm, Thursdays through Mondays until September 1st, then Saturdays and Sundays from September 6-28, 2008.
Taos, NM
www.taosskivalley.com
Crownpoint Rug Auction
Crownpoint,, NM (east of Gallup)
300-400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off each month; sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association. Rug viewing begins at 4:00 pm and runs until 6:00 pm. Auction begins at 7:00 pm.
Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371, Call for dates: 505-786-5302, 505-786-7386 www.crownpointrugauction.com
Hiking Season in Taos Ski Valley
May through October are ideal months to hike our surrounding trails. Trail maps available at the Visitor Center or on-line at www.taosskivalley.com
Call for more information (575) 776-1413 or 800-517-9817.
Taos, NM.
