Unforgettable “Day of the Dead” Art Expo! New Mexico’s largest “Day of the Dead” Art event is back and will take place April 17 & 18, 2010 at the Albuquerque Garden Center. “Arte de Muertos” Expo features exceptional “Dia de los Muertos” mixed-media art from Texas, Colorado, Arizona and especially New Mexico. “Arte de Muertos” Expo offers “Day of the Dead” observers and collectors the opportunity to enjoy exquisite artist creations outside the traditional, once a year Fall observance. “Arte de Muertos” Expo is produced by ADM Productions, a special event planning business formed exclusively to produce “Arte de Muertos” Expo’s here in the Albuquerque. “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) celebrates the lives of loved ones who have died by constructing colorful home altars of remembrance with the loved ones favorite food, drink, keepsakes, etc.
The Emergency Project, founded by Liz Canfield and a group of friends in 1988, steps in to help individuals living with HIV/AIDS when no other assistance program can respond. Many government-funded agencies are slow to make decisions -- or there are seasonable caps on funds that are available. Sometimes recipients live in rural communities where services are unavailable and confidentiality is difficult to maintain. On a last-resort basis the Emergency Project provides modest amounts for rent, utilities or other necessities of life until traditional, long-term help can take over.
During 2009, the Emergency Project dispersed $16,712.70 to 84 individuals living with HIV/AIDS -- male, female and transgender who are Hispanic, Caucasian, Native American, African American, and Asian American. We do not question or discriminate based on sexual orientation.
Experience the wonders of snow-shoeing. Plenty of places to rent snow-shoes in ABQ and very cheap. Give it a try! Depending on snow conditions this trip could be postponed. Call Fred at 822-1093 for all the details.
"Seasons of Women" is a collection of songs that celebrates the joys of being a woman from, childhood to crone! You will hear musical selections that will cover other phases of life such as work, motherhood and menopause. The concert will be at RainbowVision, 500 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe. Tickets are $10 in advance at RedWing Shoes, 3401 Central NE, Albuquerque, or on line at www.nmwomenschorus.org. $12 at the door, $8 for seniors or students. Come and join us!
Come join the NMO as we will be renting a condo for fun filled days at the Telluride Ski Weekend. If you downhill ski or snowboard you will love it and even if you don't you will have fun at all the get-togethers and parties. Contact TJ at 453-2621 or Tom at 797-1403 for all the details.See this site for other fun snow activities going on....groups.yahoo.com/group/gaynmsnowriding
We'll be gathering at the Day of the Dead parade on November 1. There's a short (30 min) parade. People line the parade route in skeleton costumes and face paint. It's got an authentic small-town feel to it, and some very creative costumes. Bring your camera. The parade begins about 30 mins before sunset, and is followed by food and drumming in nearby Westside Park. The center of the parade route is Isleta Blvd and Arenal Road SW. We'll be standing on the SE corner of Isleta and Arenal. Email Marshall at marshall.mourar@gmail.com for more information.
I am thinking of making another attempt at the Ojito wilderness hike, but I want to combine it with spirituality and journaling. Personally, I feel that land is sacred, and I propose a hike with a picnic stop at the abandoned shepherd's hut and I propose that participants bring a journal of some sort along with their lunch. I'd encourage participants to write for about ten minutes what ever impressions they come up with. WE could share the written impressions. It's sort of a hike combined with a mini-writers; group. I'm not sure your regulars will go for it, but it's an opportunity to offer a "twist" on the traditional hike.
Albuquerque-Santa Fe Lesbian Dinner Extravaganza! October 10th Sponsored by PhD Realty. October 10th, 2009 Saturday Time:5:30 pm Trombino's Bistro Italiano 5415 Academy Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-5974
Since 1979 has served authentic Italian cuisine, including pasta, seafood, steak and chicken, made from family recipes in an upscale setting. Busy with a corporate/casual crowd at lunch, the evening is then filled with locals, savvy business travelers, and tourists that gather to this inviting neighborhood place... The anonymous exterior gives way to a warm, inviting, upscale interior of exposed brick with broken plaster walls filled with Trompeloeil Murals reminiscent of an Italian Piazza. The warm, aromatic, homemade Italian Bread is addictive…
We have reserved seating for 15 women. Ask for Ginna's group with the host so you can be seated with our group.We have reservations in the Sunroom.
SunTree, http://www.suntree.net, a nudist club based out of Las Cruces, is planning a family-friendly (men, women and children) camping event for the weekend of September 18, 19 and 20. Please email information@suntree.net if you would like to go or if you have questions. Please also email zianudedudes@gmail.com if you would like to go because if we get several people from Albuquerque we might be able to share costs and driving. Please remember, "nude" does not mean "lewd."
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From: SunTree Travel Club Date: August 21, 2009 11:27:07 AM MDT
Subject: Addendum to the September SunTree Newsletter
I have made reservations for a SunTree camping event for the weekend of 18, 19, 20 September at a camping retreat north of Silver City, near the Cliff Dwellings. The event is to be at the Wildwood Retreat. They plan on closing the entire facility for that weekend while we are there.
