Here are my top picks for the weekend of June 29 - July 1, 2012. Have a safe and wonderful weekend!
Zoo Music: The Elders
The Elders perform Celtic rock in a high energy show. Hear them tonight, June 29 at the zoo, where the gates open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7:30 p.m.
Old Town Cultural Treasures
Summer is the perfect time to go to Old Town, where every weekend is a celebration. Thursdays through Sundays, there is music, dance and theater throughout the patios and squares.
1776
Landmark Musicals presents the award winning musical about our nation's founding days. 1776 will play at the Rodey Theatre on UNM campus this weekend, with a special performance July 4. The show plays weekends through July 15.
Rio de Lagrimas/River of Tears
The trilingual multimedia performance piece is based on the story of La Llorona, the Wailing Woman. Intense subject matter and gorgeous music take the viewer on an emotional journey. The production takes place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Not suitable for children under 13.
Albuquerque Pride
The annual Gay Pride festival brings a parade, dance and special events for Saturday, June 30. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Central and Girard, heading east to Expo New Mexico. Pridefest takes place at Expo New Mexico. This year, Animal Humane will have a pet park at the festival.
Territorial Days in Chama
The three day event runs June 29-July 1 in the village of Chama. Celebrate the old west by wearing western clothing or period gear. There will be kids' activities, historic reenactments, blacksmiths, horse training, a tent city and more. Take a ride on the Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad to get a real flavor for the times.
Children of Time
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science will feature the book "Children of Time: Evolution and the Human Story," on Sunday, July 1. Each chapter in the book is about a child fossil ranging in age from 2.5 to 13,000 years old. There will be storytelling and family activities, and a booksigning as well.
Cause of the Week
An Evening of Music with Gustavo Pimentel
Classical guitarist Gustavo Pimentel will perform with Ryan Christopher Montano and his smooth jazz band. The orchestra will be led by Gabriel Gordon, who conducts the Albuquerque Youth Symphony orchestra. The concert benefits the Gynecological Cancer Awareness Project, directly assisting women with this type of cancer. The performance takes place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Friday, June 29.
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