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Spotlight: The X-Files Return ALSO INSIDE: SOFIA TALVIK, ROSWELL B.C. — BEFORE THE CRASH, BOOK REVIEW: ‘THE ROSWELL GENES,’ ‘I LIVE FOR ART’ AND ‘PIANO PERSPECTIVES AT AMOCA,’ MOVIE BIZ, FROM THE VAULT, LOOKING UP

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Spotlight:

FEBRUARY 20 8PM TICKETS FROM $30

Return of “The X-Files” 13 Art From the Vault: “Pueblo Entrance”

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COLE SWINDELL

FEBRUARY 27 8PM TICKETS FROM $40

SHINEDOWN

MARCH 12 8PM TICKETS FROM $30

Donald R. Burleson’s “The Roswell Genes” Calendar

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Culture “I Live for Art” and “Piano Perspectives at AMoCA”

Movies Movie Biz

Music Sofia Talvik in Concert

RANDY HOUSER

MARCH 18 8PM TICKETS FROM $30 For tickets visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or or call (800) 545-9011

Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso | Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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Texas Tenors “Valentine Spectacular”

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Thursday, February 4, 2016 Volume 21, Issue 2 Publisher: Barbara Beck Editor: Christina Stock Ad Design: Sandra Martinez, Steve Stone Columnists: Mark Bell, Donald Burleson, Callie Sioux Schiavone, Sara Woodbury Get in touch with us online Facebook: PecosVisionMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/PecosVision Pinterest: pinterest.com/VisionMagazine Email: vision@rdrnews.com www: rdrnews.com/wordpress/vision-magazin For advertising information, call 622-7710 Correspondence: Vision Magazine welcomes correspondence, constructive criticism and suggestions for future topics. Mail correspondence to Vision Magazine, P.O. Drawer 1897, Roswell, N.M. 88202-1897 or vision@rdrnews.com Submissions: Call 622-7710, ext. 309, for writers’ guidelines.

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Radio Roswell B.C. Before the Crash

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Music

Swedish Siren in Concert Swedish Americana Folk Artist Sofia Talvik is coming to Roswell.

By Callie Sioux Schiavone

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ofia Talvik’s music has a whimsical taste, like a fine wine. Her tunes transport the audience into her world, hearing her heart and making them sway to the melody. With the release of her sixth studio album and many other projects she continues to produce unique, melodic, beautiful tunes.

“Music has always been a part of me, but I never had a dream to become a pop star or anything. I guess it’s just one of those adventures life springs on you,” Talvik said. “One day you’re in an office working on a computer and then the next you wake up and have been playing music for a living for several years. That’s how it feels anyway, and I love it. It sure beats that office job.”

Talvik has played in 37 states since she started touring in 2011, and continues to play across Europe. Originally from Gothenburg, Sweden, she has found a new

identity on the road playing music.

She was classically trained on the piano before opting as teenager to learn to play jazz piano. However, her music teacher struggled with short term memory loss and at each class forgot Talvik was there to play piano and taught vocal lessons instead. After some frustration with her lessons Talvik taught herself guitar instead and started to write songs on her own.

Talvik’s new album “Big Sky” reflects her travels in the U.S. and is receiving attention from both U.S. radio and U.K radio stations. Some of her musical influences are female artist Neko Case and former member of Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell.

Talvik writes about love, life and struggling with self-doubt, the usual stuff,” she said laughing. In Talvik’s life she vacationed a lot, being on tour as a musician is very different. “I do get to experience differ-

ent things through touring though,” Talvik said. “I get to meet more people and see places people usually don’t go to as tourists, so that’s great. But I don’t get to sleep in fancy hotels or eat in nice restaurants as tourists do.”

Talvik has opened for other vocally entrancing artists like Maria Mckee (during Mckee’s Swedish tour), and Suzanne Vega at the SXSW music festival in Austin.

Some of Talvik’s favorite shows are house concerts, but one that sticks in her memory was her maiden voyage. “I think it was like the third (gig) or something, and I got to play Sweden’s largest pop/rock festival. Only a small area stage, but it was still like the coolest thing I’d ever experienced. There was even a guy in the audience who sang along to one of my songs. And I hadn’t even released anything at that point,” Talvik said.

Talvik has quite the musical catalogue with over 30 albums, a thriving social media presence and thousands of fans all over the world.

Her music takes its own form and as she follows it down the rabbit hole her listeners are sure to follow

her to the place where americana meets Swedish folk.

Talvik’s performance is on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Pecos Flavors Winery, 113 E. Third St. More info on Talvik can be found on her website at sofiatalvik.com.

For more info on Pecos Flavors Winery and their live music schedule — including how to get tickets to Talvik’s show — visit pecosflavorswinery.com or call 575-627-6265.

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Christina Stock Photo From left: Boyd Barrett, Robin Haynes, Devon Bullock, Kyle Bullock, Tony Souza and Lynetta Zuber in the Roswell B.C. studio.

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Roswell B.C. — Before the Crash Follow Roswell artistic trendsetters on a radio podcast space odyssey.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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ave you ever wondered what our actors in Roswell do after leaving the stage of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell or the Roswell Community Little Theatre and are in between productions?

Those actors have jobs and families, but at their core is being an artist who needs to express him- or herself.

Multi-talented actor, writer and poet Boyd Barrett is well-known in the community and just recently performed as King Henry II in “The Lion in Winter” at RCLT. His connections reach all actor groups in town, so when he emailed an invite for a unique project that required vocal actor talent, everybody in the actor community was interested.

This project is part of a groundbreaking international phenomenon

that brings back the radio mystery stories of the ‘40s, but re-invented as podcasts that fits into the busy lifestyle of the 21st century. Barret is the author and created a unique audio drama, Roswell B.C. (Before the Crash) for his crew of 20 actors.

It is a mashup of detective noir, intergalactic conflict, time travel, tales of the Old West, stories of the World Wars, and a sprinkle of romance. It follows the space and time travel adventures of an alien detective as he helps his latest client find her brother — a brother last seen two galaxies away and headed for Earth; more specifically, a place called Roswell.

“The reason I came up with Roswell B.C. is because it draws people,” said Boyd. “And so a lot of our audience being just on the internet and searching for Roswell, Roswell BC eventually comes up. They hit

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on it. We have people all over the world who have found it. More than 40 countries, even Germany. There is a guy in Germany, who has messaged me on Facebook, ‘I am listening.’ I had no idea.”

Barrett uses state-of-the art equipment for recording but credits his actors for not only forming the characters but also being his inspiration. “These guys are fantastic, their acting abilities are amazing.

I have them read each line a couple of times and then I just pick one of them. It is amazing how it all fits together.”

There are four main characters.

The suave detective Rion is played

by Kyle Bullock, who recently returned to Roswell and played in “Les Misérables” at ENMU-R. His wife Devon, who also performed in the same play, was cast as Rion’s mysterious client and love-interest, Neila, who puts the adventure in motion — with a slap in Rion’s face — before hiring him.

“There is kind of a resurgence for audio drama,” said Kyle Bullock. “Now we have podcast, we are streaming online and it is fitting again in people’s lives, because we are just busy enough that we are no longer able to watch anything anymore. These shows have perfect timing to start when you leave your home and finish it when you get back to work. It is not overlong, not too short, it is to pick it up and get going and it becomes addictive because it is so easy to listen to a story like it. So I think will a lot more people, because it is accessible, it is streaming — we can access it so easily and quickly.”

Robin Haynes plays the role of Neila’s inept missing brother, Orb. Haynes has a long history as an actor and acting instructor. He has an amazing acting range which he recently showed in “Lion in Winter” and “The Mystery of Irma Vep.” “This is my first time doing something that is strictly audio,” said Haynes. “I’ve been involved in acting for almost 20 years. It has always been mostly film, theater, so this was definitely a challenge to not have an environment around you to react to. Along with how the listeners have to create the image in their mind, the actors do as well.

“There have been several times when the scene calls for some phys-

icality and you bring that out in your voice, whether it is with breath control or movement without moving around a lot, because you have to be standing right at the micro.”

The fun part of listening to the enfolding adventure is that even if you personally have seen the actors, you can “see” them differently. The larger-than-life 32-yearold firefighter, singer, actor and managing director of the production company Way Way Off Broadway, Tony Souza, plays the role of the older and very tiny mechanic, Tolip. “Most people who know Boyd and us can pick up, who is playing what,” said Souza” except for me.

They ask, ‘Who is that Italian grease monkey guy?’” Souza grew up with old film noire movies that he used to watch on TV. “I consider having an old-fashioned sense of taste.”

Lynetta Zuber provides the character behind Etty, Rion’s ditzy secretary who has to hold down the office while her boss is away.

Lynetta has been in so many stage productions that it almost seems like she was born in the theater. She has either directed, performed in, or assisted backstage in a good portion of the shows produced at the Roswell Community Little Theatre during the past decade and she is also co-director for the Roswell see

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Youth Theatre of the Kids in Arts Programs.

“Really, Boyd had to kind of push me … and I am really happy that he did. It is a really good role and it is fun. I know in the past, I was getting tired of playing ditzy little girlfriends on stage, but this one is more fun and to do the voice and everything. So yea, once he told me that he wants me to take the part, I said yes right away.”

The show is very personal and will entertain everybody young and old, UFO crash-believers and those who love history.

“The soundtrack for the show is written and produced by Bryan Hunley, a fabulous musician who is currently the choir director at Roswell High School,” said Barrett. “We are considering doing a live performance a little later on. The audience would see the actors reading the

show and hear at least some of the sound effects live, like they used to do on the live radio shows.”

The first eight episodes are now available for free on their webpage roswellbc.com, over the iTunes store or pod cast apps. There will be on average two episodes per month released.

Fans can interact with the crew on their Facebook page RoswellBC or Twitter @RoswellBTC.

Christina Stock Photo Kyle Bullock and his wife Devon Bullock practising their lines for Roswell B.C.

‘The Roswell Genes’ by Donald R. Burleson Book Review

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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cience Fiction at its finest is about big ideas. From 19th century author Jules Verne’s putting the human race for the first time on the moon to Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek going against media censorship and showing the evil of racism.

When I first read “The Roswell Genes” by the Vision columnist Donald R. Burleson, it reminded me of these ideas.

Burleson is a mathematician, professor emeritus, and extensively published writer of both fiction and nonfiction and is regarded as an authority on the American writer H.P. Lovecraft. While serv-

ing as the New Mexico director of the Mutual UFO Network, he has done investigative work on such classic UFO cases as the Roswell Incident of 1947; the Lubbock Lights in 1951; the Levelland, Texas landings in 1957; and the Socorro, New Mexico landing in 1964. As a mathematician, Burleson does research in matrix theory and has done statistical consultation work on the Starchild Skull DNA recovery project. He and his wife Mollie, also an accomplished writer, have lived in Roswell since 1996.

In the early 1980s, astronomer Carl Sagan hosted and narrated a 13-part television series called “Cosmos” that aired on PBS.

On the show, Sagan thoroughly explained many science-related topics, including Earth’s history, evolution, the origin of life and the solar system.

“We are a way for the universe to know itself. Some part of our being knows this is where we came from.

We long to return. And we can, because the cosmos is also within us. We’re made of star stuff,” Sagan famously stated in one episode.

In Burleson’s book it goes a step further.

He dares to take his readers into the world of secrecy beyond the UFO crash in 1947. It is a well-written entertaining rollercoaster ride into the world of DNA. What if the government is using alien DNA? Would you want

to know the truth or would you want to hide it if you found out? This is the question and the heart of the book with “dark government” operative Kirk Malvorn and Nobel Prize-winning geneticist Victor Rand and his daughter Melinda Rand in the center of the story.

“My central thesis underlying the novella “The Roswell Genes” is that by now, someone in high, secret places must have done extensive analysis of DNA from the alien bodies retrieved from the Roswell crash site,” said Burleson. “This is of course a matter of speculation on my part, but I insist that it’s speculation strongly grounded in reason and logic.”

One of my favor-

ite quotes of the book is found in Chapter 12, page 56, explaining the reason behind keeping the DNA a secret: “We don’t want people to think for themselves; we want to be able to tell them what to think.

“See, if people know

this, they’re likely to start thinking of themselves as ‘citizens of the galaxy’ or some such, instead of thinking of themselves in narrow nationalistic terms, as our citizens, our subjects. Again, see Book on page 9

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Calendar Ongoing Events Roswell Every first Wednesday of the month Pecos Valley Quilting Guild business meeting The meeting is at 10 a.m. at the Roswell Adult Center in room #22.

PVQG offer classes, the block of the month, and they make quilts from the heart. Visitors are always welcome. For more information call Sue Carter 575-624-1854.

Roswell Every first Thursday of the month Meeting of the Sand Diver Scuba Club at 6:30 p.m.

The location changes.

For details call the Scuba Shop at 575-973-8773 or visit scubashoproswell. com.

Roswell Every first Friday of the month Pecos Valley Steam Society Social This group is not only for Steampunk fans.

Everybody is invited, Goth, Cyber, Emu etc.

No dress code. Feb. 5 meeting will be Show & Tell themed. Bring your latest creations or ideas.

The meeting is usually at Stella Coffee Co., 315 N Main St. at 6 p.m. For more information follow them on Facebook.

Roswell Every third Tuesday of the month Sgt. Moses D. Rocha Marine Corps League Detachment 1287 Meeting Marine Corps League Meeting at 1506 E. 19th St. at 7 p.m. One of the Marine Corps League’s major events is Toys for Tots, providing toys for kids who would otherwise not have any presents on Christmas. For more information, call 575-578-4689.

Roswell Every Wednesday — all season Men’s Senior Golf tournament The tournament takes place in the morning for Spring River Men’s Senior Golf at the Spring River Golf Course.

Call the golf course at 575-622-9506 for additional information.

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Roswell

Every second Wednesday of the month

Every Week, Mon

Roswell Woman’s Club Meeting

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The Roswell Woman’s Club usually meets at Los Cerritos Restaurant, 2103 N. Main St. at noon.

The RWC support the community with scholarships and the arts. For more information about the club “like” their new Facebook page or call Rhonda Borque Johnson at 505-917-1292.

The Enchanters are inviting new members to their Monday night rehearsals at Peachtree Retirement Village from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All ladies who like to sing are invited to join. The Enchanters are performing for free for special occasions. For more information call Veloy Millett at 575-623-0580.

Roswell

Roswell

Every Week, Mon

Every Week, Mon - Sat

8 Ball Pool League

Lest We Forget: Roswell Army Airfield The Early Years

Attention all pool players! Roswell Ball Busters is Roswell’s own local BCA sanctioned 8 ball pool league. They are accepting new teams. They play every Monday night at 7. Venues are Farleys, Variety, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Center City bowling alley. Play there and get a chance to play BCA national in Las Vegas, Nevada all expenses paid. For more information call 575650-2591 or email ballbusters@outlook.com.

This Walker Aviation Museum exhibit features a short history of the base and many items from the WWII era, as well as information about the planes that flew at Roswell Army Airfield from 1941-1945. The museum is open from 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 347-2464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.

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This Walker Aviation Museum exhibit is a tribute to the 579th Strategic Missile Squadron assigned to Walker Air Force Base during the early 1960s. The squadron was responsible for operating and maintaining 12 Atlas missile silos around the greater Roswell area. The exhibit was funded through a grant from the Association of Air Force Missileers.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For more information, call 347-2464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.

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Every Week, Tue, Wed, Thu Games at Pair-A-Dice Pair-A-Dice game shack, located at 309 N. Main St., holds weekly gaming events. For more information, call 575623-4263, or email vbriseno@pairadicegameshack.com.

Roswell Every Week, Wed Weekly Knockout The Roswell Fighting Game Community presents Weekly Knockout at The Unity Center located at 108 E. Bland St. every Wednesday from 7 p.m.

- midnight. Dragonpunch with Ken, slash with Sabrewulf and smash with Kirby all night long without disturbing your neighbors. Casual and competitive gamers are welcome. Bring your favorite games and set up.

All games are welcome.

For more information, visit facebook.com/RoswellFGC.

Every Week, Thu Bingo at the Elks Lodge

Roswell Every Week - Thu Dart Tournament at the Eagles.

Open for the public. Just ring the bell and the members of the Pecos Valley Dart Association will let you in. 3201 S. Sunset Boulevard. For more information call Mike and Donna Ramey at 575-910-5895 or Leigh Humble at 575-627-7350 or visit roswelldarts.com or email roswelldarts@ roswelldarts.com.

Roswell Every Week, Thu, Sat Live music at Cattleman’s Kountry Kitchen Tom Blake performs at Cattleman’s Kountry Kitchen, 2010 S. Main St., 575-208-0543.

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Every Week, Thu

Tina at El Toro Bravo

T-Tones at El Toro Bravo

Tina Williams performs at El Toro Bravo at 102 S. Main St. from 6 - 8 p.m.

For more information, call El Toro Bravo at 6229280.

The T-Tones play at El Toro Bravo at 102 S. Main St. from 6 - 8 p.m. For more information, call El Toro Bravo at 622-9280.

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Art classes at The Gallery at Main Street Arts The Gallery at Main Street Arts, 223 N. Main St., is offering various classes and activities throughout the month of December. For more information, call 575-6255263 or 575-623-3213.

Roswell Ongoing February

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Roswell Young rines Program

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The Roswell Young Marines are looking for volunteers to help with the launch of the program.

The YM is a program geared towards kids in ages ranging from 8-18 years of age and through the completion of high school. This youth will represent the best of Roswell’s youth and consists of eight weeks of bootcamp (only Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) after which the youth returns home with their parents until the following Saturday. The Mission of the Young Marines is to positively impact America’s future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurtures and develops its members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.The Unit can only start when approved by its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The organizers are looking for an executive officer (2nd in command and also responsible for running the youth pro-

gram), adjutant (an officer who acts as an administrative assistant to a senior officer), an unit parent liaison (facilitates parent-program trust and communication, also fosters to community and media relations), pay master (calculate, key, total and balanced substitute and handle voluntary and involuntary deductions) and drill instructors (a noncommissioned officer, responsible for giving recruits their basic training). Interested parties do not have to be veterans and veterans do not have to be Marine to apply. The program is involved in honoring our nations veterans and helping out with community events. For more information email BXCsg@yahoo.com, attention Sergio Gonzalez, Unit Commander or visit youngmarines.com.

Roswell Ongoing until February 25 Vendor applications for the Art Faire The Roswell Convention and Civic Center, 912 N. Main St., has now hard copy vendor applications for the Art Faire available. The event takes place at RCCC on March 5 and 6. The applications need to be sent in no later than Feb. 25. The applications contain all the information that is required to become a vendor. For more information contact Paul or Jane at 575-208-2864 or call RCCC at 575-6246860.

Roswell Ongoing until March 18

is located at 100 W. 11th St. For more information visit roswellmuseum.org or call 575-624-6744.

Chaves County Senior Olympic Local Game Registration

Carlsbad

Cost per athlete (age 50+ by Dec. 31, 2016) is $10. Each athlete may participate in 10 sports on the local level. Sports offered are: air gun, archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, dance, disc golf, 8 ball pool, track & field, golf, horseshoes, huachas, pickleball, frisbee distance and accuracy, race walk, racquetball, road race, shuffleboard, soccer kick, softball throw, swimming, table tennis and tennis. Athletes must compete at the local level to qualify for the state games. The state games will be held in Roswell on July 13-16. For a complete listing of events and registration forms come by 807 North Missouri Ave. For more information call Sara at 624-6719.

Made in USA — Reynier Ferrer

Calendar Roswell February 4 Finding Vivian Maier The Roswell Museum and Art Center shows the haunting documentary movie about the mysterious nanny, Vivian Maier, who took over 100,000 brilliant photographs. Unseen until their posthumous rediscovery in 2007, the photographs of Vivian Maier are considered among the greatest of the 20th century. Tickets are $10 for adult nonmembers, $5 for members and students. The Roswell Museum and Art Center

February 5

Opening reception for artist Reynier Ferrer takes place at 7 p.m. at the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center, 418 W. Fox St. The exhibit will be from Feb. 5 - March 3. Cuban-born Ferrer graduated from the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts in Havana, Cuba in 2004. His paintings show a passionate expressionistic style with masterful composing and color selection.

His paintings were exhibited mostly in Havana, Cuba, New York City and Warwick, Rhode Island. “My expression is not through words, it’s through images. The world around us assaults me constantly with textures, events, with the punches and caresses of a chaotic reality… and I have to give them body,” said Ferrer. Ferrer’s webpage shows his previous and up to date work at saatchiart.com/ account/profile/699221.

For more information about the reception and exhibit at the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center call 575-887-0276 or visit cityofcarlsbadnm.com/ museum.cfm.

Cloudcroft February 5 Cirque Du Mardi Gras in the Clouds The charming mountain town of Cloudcroft turns into a miniature New Orleans during their circus themed Mardi Gras party that includes a King and Queen’s Court, live entertainment, costume contest, parade, silent auction, umbrella parade, Cajun cooking contest, kids games, food and vendors. For more information contact the Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce at 575-6822733 or visit their Facebook page.

Roswell February 5 Murder Mystery Dinner “My Fatal Valentine”

authors and present the “Loveknot Award” for the best romance of the year.

While the event is about love and romance, there is no love lost between the nominees. In fact, it is downright deadly (at least for one of them). It is up to the audience to determine who committed the deed. After all, love can be fatal! The Italian dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at 505 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance at roswell-literacy.org/event/my-fatal-valentine/ or by calling 575-625-1369.

Roswell February 5 Live Music at Pecos Flavors Winery Jazz musician Michael Francis performs at 6 p.m. at the Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main St. For more information and tickets call Pecos Flavors Winery at 575627-6265 or 1-866-5099463 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

Join the Roswell Literacy Council and the Roswell Community Little Theatre for their audience-interactive, murder mystery dinner theater: “My Fatal Valentine.”

The scene starts at a romance writers’ convention filled with fans. The event is to honor five

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Culture

Visual and Acoustical Weekend Feast

Showing of the award-winning “I Live for Art” film and “Piano Perspectives at AMoCA” offer a diverse program.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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he independent film “I Live for Art,” which won the Silver Award, Philafilm 2014 at the Philadelphia International Film Festival, will be screened at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 W. 11th St., Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. ”I Live for Art” features the work of three renowned musicians including trumpeter Brian McWhorter, who will be a guest at the screening. The film is a humorous, satirical, and unique philosophical exploration of the creative process – its angst, its thrills, its purpose, and its methods. Film Threat calls it “a fascinating study in creativity; what creativity is, how it happens and what it means to exercise one’s own creative impulses.”

Bringing together

three of the world’s most unique artists, a famous quantum physicist/philosopher, and a world renowned storyteller, this film explores creativity straight from the trenches. The film features a blend of character driven documentary fused with philosophical context, providing viewers with a visceral experience wrought by personal struggle and social victory.

Join three innovative creatives and musicians, McWhorter, Mark Applebaum, and Mark Gould as they leave the comfort of their respective disciplines and jump into the unknown. Their process and their stories of struggle guide us to our own understanding of how we too can find the creative spark within. Navigating this exploration

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with them are physicist/philosopher Amit Goswami, storyteller/ mythologist Michael Meade and producer/ artist events creator Elliott Rasenick.

This screening is free and offered in conjunction with the public concert “Piano Perspectives at AMoC” at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, 409 E. College Blvd., Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.

The AMoCA performance will feature McWhorter, philosopher Brice Tennant, visual artist Hannes Bend, and pianist Gabriel Neves-Coelho — all under the direction of pianist, composer, and artistic director Alexander J. Schwarzkopf.

Schwarzkopf was raised in a family of artists; his father is an architect and prolific string player from Stuttgart, Germany, and his mother was an actress and professional puppeteer. Alexander first performed in public at age eight and became a scholarship student in piano at the Colorado College at age 12. In 2003, Alexander was a finalist at the Val Tidone “Silvio Bengalli International” Piano Competition in Pianello, Italy.

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been a featured artist for the College Music Society and MTNA Conventions, “Mad Hatter’s New Music Series” in Boston, The Festival for Moving Arts in San Francisco, Oregon Chapter of the American Liszt Society, “Soundbytes” New Music Series and the Oregon Bach Festival Composer’s Symposium in Eugene, Oregon, as well as at the Internationales-Klavierfestival 2010 and 2012 in Lindlar, Germany and the DTKV Festival at the Landesmusikakademie in HeekNienborg and Münster, Germany.

Also, in association with these programs, Schwarzkopf and McWorter will teach a master class for advanced piano and brass students on Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. at AMoCA, which will be followed by a 3 p.m. concert by the students and a recital and lecture by Neves-Coelho.

Call AMoCA at 575623-5600 for details.

For more information about the RMAC’s programs visit the website at roswellmuseum.org or call 575-624-6744, ext. 10.

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Valentine Spectacular

The Texas Tenors and the Roswell Symphony Orchestra to perform.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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he Texas Tenors will perform with the Roswell Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 13 at 7.30 p.m. at the Pearson Auditorium on the New Mexico Military Institute grounds.

The Texas Tenors return to Roswell after two previous sold out concerts for the Roswell Symphony, but this is the first time they will actually perform with the orchestra as part of the symphonic season.

The Texas Tenors have accumulated a long list of awards, accolades and excited fans. They have performed more than 1,000 concerts around the world and collaborated with some of the most

prestigious symphonies, performing arts centers and arenas in the United States. People are clearly enjoying their talent as they were recently named the No. 10 Classical Artist in the world for 2014 according to Billboard magazine. They also have a three-time Emmy Award winning PBS special now airing across the U.S., are the No. 1 vocal group in the history of the TV show “America’s Got Talent,” voted the vocal group of the year in Branson, Missouri, entertained at the 28th Annual Cinematheque Awards honoring Matthew McConaughey and have been recognized for many other accomplishments.

John Hagen, JC Fish-

er and Marcus Collins perform music from country-rock band Alabama to opera composer Giacomo Puccini and treat audiences to a unique harmony of country, classical, Broadway and contemporary music. They use breathtaking vocals, humor and a touch of cowboy charm to create a memorable and musically impressive show.

Tickets for this Valentine Spectacular start at $30. All students eight years and older and accompanying adults are admitted for free.

For tickets and more information contact the RSO office at 575-6235882 or visit roswellsymphony.org.

we need their uncritical support.”

While Burleson was writing his book, in another part of the country the series X-Files was brought back to life, being aired at the same time as Burleson’s book was published.

A coincidence or is the truth just finding a new way to reach the public? After all, science fiction is based on possible scientific breakthroughs and big ideas.

The book was published by Black Mesa Press, P.O. Box 583 in Roswell. More details are available at blackmesapress.com or by emailing the author at donaldrburleson@ yahoo.com.

“Roswell Genes” cover art by Mollie L. Burleson

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Roswell February 6 22nd Annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance All Saints Catholic School invites the public to their 22nd annual Mardi Gras dinner and dance at 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. at the Roswell convention and Visitor Center, 912 N. Main St. Tickets are $35 per person. Music is provided by Louis Najar. The event includes cash bar, silent auction, door prizes and the dinner is provided by Pepper’s Grill and Bar. Guests are encouraged to wear a mask or costumes to be entered in a special drawing. Limited child care is available. For more informations and reservations call 575-5744 or visit allsaintsmardigras. com.

Roswell February 12 Live Music at Pecos Flavors Winery Swedish Siren Sofia Talvek is back in Roswell after her European tour and performs at 6 p.m.

at the Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main St. For more information and tickets call Pecos Flavors Winery at 575-627-6265 or 1-866-509-9463 or visit pecosflavorswinery. com.

information contact the RSO office at 575-6235882 or roswellsymphony.org.

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Valentine’s Dinner and Dance

February 13 The Texas Tenors perform with the Roswell Symphony Orchestra The Texas Tenors have accumulated a long list of awards, accolades and excited fans. They have performed more than 1000 concerts around the world and collaborated with some of the most prestigious symphonies, performing arts centers and arenas in the United States.

The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Pearson Auditorium on the New Mexico Military Institute grounds, entrance is on Main Street.

This is the first time that the Texas Tenors are going to perform with the Roswell Symphony Orchestra as part of the symphonic season.

Tickets start at $30. All students eight years and older (accompanied by an adult) are admitted free. For tickets and more

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The Valentine’s Dinner and Dance starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Roswell Adult Center, 807 N. Missouri.

The event is supported

by Roswell Parks & Recreation. Music is provided by the group Cobolo (Country and Oldies).

The dance ends at 11 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets are $15 for couples and $8 for singles. For tickets or further information visit the Roswell Adult Center or call 575-624-6718.

Roswell February 13 Valentine’s Dance for a Cause Epiq Nightclub presents the Valentine’s Fundraiser for cancer awareness starting at 8 p.m. The Epiq Night Club is located at 3905 SE Main St. For more information call or text 575-910-4774 or 575-914-3554.

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formation or tickets call Amy at 575-578-9445, Rachel at 575-910-2750 or Tammy at 505-3774324.

Ruidoso/Mescalero February 13 “Enchanted Evening” with Peabo Bryson SOLD OUT The Inn of the Mountain Gods hosts an Enchanted Evening that includes a romantic three-coursedinner and show with Peabo Bryson. Bryson sings the music of romance, the music of love.

The words that true romantics would love to say. He sings the words that women long to hear, if only once in their lifetime. Bryson is best known for his smooth Rhythm and Blues songs, such as 1991’s “Can you stop the rain” and “By the time the night is over,” which he sang with Kenny G and the duet “Beauty and The Beast” with Celine Dion that was produced for Disney’s animated movie.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. The Inn of the Mountain Gods is located at 287 Carrizozo Canyon Rd. For tickets and more information call 800-545-9011 or visit innofthemountaingods. com.

Valentine’s Dinner and Dance at the Unity Center

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The event is hosted by Rachel’s party rentals and decor and will take place at the Unity Center, 108 E. Bland St. from 7 p.m. until midnight.

Cost is $20 per person and $35 per couple (21 years and over). Music is provided by Zia Entertainment. For more in-

Cascada de Flores and Chocolate Buffet

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The Flickinger Center presents Cascada de Flores. The group has recorded four albums, collaborated in numerous projects, including theater and cinema and toured the United States.

Flickinger Center’s famous Chocolate Buffet will open at 6 pm for everyone to indulge themselves. Cost is included in the concert ticket price.

The concert starts at 7 p.m. The Flickinger Center is located at 1110 New York Ave. For more information or tickets call 575-437-2202 or visit flickingercenter.com.

Roswell February 14 Live Music at Pecos Flavors Winery Luke Wade of the show “The Voice” performs at 6 p.m. at the Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main St. For more information and tickets call Pecos Flavors Winery at 575627-6265 or 1-866-5099463 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

Roswell February 18 Live music at The Liberty Secret Circus, the indie rock band from Sweden are going to perform at 8 p.m. at the private club The Liberty, 312 N. Virginia Ave. This event is for members and their guests only. For more information visit thelibertyinc.com or call 575627-2121.

Roswell February 18-19 and 20 “I live for Art” and “Piano Perspectives at AMoCA” The independent humorous film “I Live for Art,” which was winner of the Silver Award, Philafilm 2014 at the Philadelphia International

Film Festival, will be screened at the Roswell Museum and Art Center on Feb. 18 at 7 pm. This screening is free and offered in conjunction with a public concert on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art called “Piano Perspectives at AMoCA.” The AMoCA performance features trumpeter Brian McWhorter, philosopher Brice Tennant, visual artist Hannes Bend, and pianist Gabriel Neves-Coelho, all under the direction of pianist, composer, and artistic director Alexander Schwarzkopf from Eugene, Oregon.

Also, in association with these programs, Schwarzkopf and McWorter will teach a master class for advanced piano and brass students on Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. at AMoCA, which will be followed by a 3 p.m. concert by the students and a recital and lecture by Neves-Coelho. Call AMoCA at 575623-5600 for details.

For more information about the RMAC’s programs visit the website at www.roswellmuseum. org or call 575-624-6744, extension 10.

Roswell February 19 Live Music at Pecos Flavors Winery Highland Jazz performs at 6 p.m. at the Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main St. For more information and tickets call Pecos Flavors Winery at 575-627-6265 or 1-866509-9463 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

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Artesia February 20 Johnny Riley in Concert The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center presents, Johnny Riley. Riley’s music is influenced by both Gospel music and Mississippi blues with a Texas twang and some “Outlaw” influences. Riley has an unforgettable soulful voice which he can use like a field holler if need be. Performing blues, country, outlaw blues, rock and contemporary blues. Riley performs high energy shows from a catalog of highly acclaimed original music and from a list of over 200 cover songs.

The show starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $25. The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center is located at 310 W. Main St. For more information and tickets visit artesiaartscouncil. com or call 575-7464212.

Hobbs February 20 3rd Annual Black History Month Celebration In honor of Black History month, the Lea County commission for the Arts is partnering again with the Hobbs NAACP branch, United Black Clergy, UNM HERO, and Hobbs African American Chamber of Commerce to present the 3rd Annual Black History Month Celebration at the Center for the Arts. The 2016 Black History Month Celebration will feature live performances of music, dance and storytelling.

Performers

include the Langston University drum line and dance team, award-winning Lubbock storyteller, Eric Strong, local gospel singing groups, the Community Ensemble, New Generation as well as Hip Hop brake dancers, Marquez Nunez, Devin Allen and company. The celebration is free & open to the public.

Free door prizes will be raffled to visitors during the event. Guests of all ages are welcome. The Lea County Center for the Arts is located at 122 W. Broadway St. For more information call 575-3972787 or visit lccanm.org.

Roswell February 20 Big Daddy Weave Concert As part of the Beautiful Offerings Tour Bid Daddy Weave is going to perform at the Pearson Auditorium, 101 W. College Blvd. . Two fish. Five loaves. One little boy.

When a small lunch was offered to Jesus, He took it and multiplied the simple offering, feeding five thousand. Like that little boy, the members of award-winning band Big Daddy Weave continue to submit their music, their ministry and their lives to Him with their seventh studio album, Beautiful Offerings. Doors open at 6 p.m., the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

For more information and tickets visit bigdaddyweave.com.

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February 26

Todd Green in Concert

Live Music at Pecos Flavors Winery

The Flickinger Center presents Todd Green.

Multi-Instr umentalist Todd Green performs original music on over 30 acoustic string, flute and percussion instruments from all over the world, inspired by many different cultures in the Middle East, Central Asia, Far East and South America. His custom-built electronic system allows him to layer instruments as he performs, which in effect turns him into a hightech one-man-band of World Music. As Todd takes his audience on a fascinating tour of many countries and their diverse styles of music, he intersperses his playing with entertaining and informative explanations of the music and the instruments.

information and tickets call 575-627-2121 or visit thelibertyinc.com.

Tiff Jimber performs at 6 p.m. at the Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main St. For more information and tickets call Pecos Flavors Winery at 575627-6265 or 1-866-5099463 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

Roswell February 26 Three Headed Monster Tour The Three Headed Monster Tour arrives in Roswell at the Liberty, 312 N. Virginia Ave. The tour features the bands Hawthorne Heights, Mest and The Ataris and is open for the public with no age limitation. For more

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Day Slumber, Decyfer Down and Spoken. For tickets call 800-965-9324 or 575-703-5735 or visit itickets.com.

February 26

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Live music at Billy Ray’s Restaurant and Lounge

February 27

”We’re not dead yet” — Hang Loose is performing at 8:30 p.m. at Billy Ray’s Restaurant and Lounge, 118 E. Third St. For more information call 575-627-0997.

Alamogordo February 27 City RockFest Tour The City RockFest Tour takes place in the Willie Estrada Civic Center, 800 E. First St. at 7 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Bands include children 18:3, Disciple, Seventh

“Growing Bolder” Free Health Fair The event takes place at the Pecos River Village Conference Center, 711 Muscatel Ave, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be activities, learning and fun, including health screenings, prescription drug take-back, ways to prevent falls, diabetes education and door prizes. For more information call Ashley Bock at 575887-6050.

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The concert starts at 6 p.m. The Flickinger Center is located at 1110 New York Ave. For more information or tickets call 575-437-2202 or visit flickingercenter.com.

Roswell February 26 Artist’s Talk: Robert Christensen The Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 W 11th St., are the hosts for the artists talk. Join Robert Christensen as he shares some of the history and anecdotes behind his photographs of New Mexico’s vernacular architecture. For more information call 575-624-6744 or visit roswellmuseum.org.

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February 27

Ruidoso/Alto

35th Annual Pecos Valley Stampede

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The 1/2 marathon run, 10K run/walk, 2 mile run and 2 mile walk benefits the Altrusa Club Breast Cancer Awareness Programs and New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe. The race begins at 9 a.m. All races start and finish at the City Parks and Recreation Office at 1101 W. Fourth St. Entry Fee for early registration is $20. Late registration after Feb. 26 and on race day is $25. There will be T-shirts for all participants, awards and door prizes donated by local merchants. For more information call the Roswell Recreation Depart-

Zepparella — A Led Zeppelin tribute show in honor of legendary Led Zeppelin Drummer Clementine is the founding member of Zepparella. From the beginning of her musical career, Clementine has been in constant performance touring the US and Europe in diverse projects. With Zepparella, she ultimately found the means to tackle the best rock drumming ever written with her own emotionally powerful style. The profound musical connection established with her fellow life-long lovers of Led Zepplin – the classically

trained guitarist Gretchen Menn, the versatility of bassist Angeline Saris, and the passionate vocals of Noelle Doughty – creates the bond required to do justice and pay tribute to what many arguably consider the greatest rock band of all time.

The Spencer Theater is located at 108 Spencer Rd., Alto. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20. The theater offers a 20% discount to all active military. For more information or reservation call 888-818-7872 or 575-336-4800 or visit spencertheater.com.

Ruidoso/Mescalero February 27 Cole Swindell in Concert The Inn of the Mountain Gods presents songwriter and country art-

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ist, Cole Swindell. This American songwriter and recording artist, is known for his 2013 breakout hit “Chillin’ It.” Swindell has also written many popular songs including Craig Campbell’s “Outta My Head”; Luke Bryan’s songs, “Beer in the Headlights”, “Out Like That”, “I’m in Love with the Girl”, and more. Cole has also written Thomas Rhett’s “Get Me Some of That”; and Scotty McCreery’s “Water Tower Town” and “Carolina Eyes”.

The show starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $40. The Inn of the Mountain Gods is located at 287 Carrizozo Canyon Rd. For tickets and more information call 800-545-9011 or visit innofthemountaingods. com.

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March 4-6 and 11-13

March 13

Seussical The Musical

Sons of the Pioneers Concert

Way Way Off Broadway Theatre Company presents “Seussical The Musical” with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2:30 p.m. at the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door or online at waywayoffbroadway. com or by calling 575317-0157. Group tickets are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, check them out on their website or find them on Facebook at WWWOBRoswell.

The Sons of the Pioneers Concert featuring special guest, Roy “Dusty” Rogers Jr. will take place at 2 p.m. at the Pueblo Auditorium, 300 N. Kentucky Ave. For more information call the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico at 575-6228333.

If you would like your event listed on the entertainment calendar, please email vision@ rdrnews.com or call 6227710 ext. 309.

series lasted 202 episodes, with nine seasons from 1993 until 2002. The series took both agents into the world of conspiracy, alien abductions and the supernatural.

“The most difficult thing to reconcile is science and religion.

And so we created a dilemma for her (Scully) character that plays right into Mulder’s hands,” said Carter. “So that cross she wears, which was there from the pilot episode, is all-important for a character who is torn between her rational character and her spiritual side. That is, THE X-FILES — From left: David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in the I think, a very smart “Home Again” episode of THE X-FILES airing Monday, Feb. 8 (7 to 8 p.m. thing to do. The show is basically a religious MT/PT) on FOX. ©2016 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Ed Araquel/FOX. show. It’s about the search for God. You know, ‘The truth is out there.’ That’s what it’s potlight about.”

The scheduled six-episode new seaThe new season of “The X-Files” started with a nod to Roswell, it’s news- son is taking on some heady issues, includpaper and the alleged 1947 UFO crash. ing government surveillance and national

By Christina Stock security, plus a conVision Editor spiracy theory about as Fox Mulder and origin — the Roswell 9/11. cully and story of 1947 and the The first theme of Mulder are back Dana Scully. alleged UFO crash.

Their difference in the episode mirrors in town. Well, For those who are our columnist’s Donald not only in our town, b e l i e f s c a r r i e d t h e not familiar with the Burleson newest book, show over the stars but worldwide on TV series, it follows “The Roswell Genes.” and around the world. screen. the adventures of two B u t i s i t a c o i n c i It is as if you are The new season’s FBI agents, who could dence? Watching “The stumbling upon a long episodes air on the Fox not be more differlost school friend on X-Files” in combinanetwork channel MonF a c e b o o k a n d y o u ent. Mulder is the firm tion with Burleson’s days at 7 p.m.

Thirteen years after think, “boy he looks believer that “we are b o o k s i s a d d i c t i v e t h e o r i g i n a l s e r i e s old.” I did catch myself not alone” and aliens a n d m a y t r i g g e r a started, Fox resusci- t h i n k i n g t h a t w h e n are among us, he hunts “Mulder” effect, thinktates the world-wide M u l d e r a n d S c u l l y for the truth. Scully on ing that everything is phenomenon of “The a p p e a r e d a g a i n o n the other hand is very connected and yes, a X - F i l e s ” u n d e r t h e my flat screen. Five sceptic of Mulder’s conspiracy.

Mulder is a bit paraguidance of it’s origi- minutes later, I forgot theories and is deepnal director, Chris Car- about the time that l y r e l i g i o u s . S c u l l y noid about cameras. In ter, the dream-team passed and was pulled is assigned to make the new series, we see and true success-in- into the story. I think scientific analyses of that he’s taped over gredient in the form of I was not the only one Mulder’s discoveries the lens on his laptop actors David Duchovny who got goosebumps to debunk his work and keeps an eye out and Gillian Anderson when I saw that the first and thus return him to f o r e a v e s d r o p p i n g episode embraced the mainstream cases. The

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As Edward Snowden told the world, Americans are being surveilled at a whole new level since 9/11 and the passing of the Patriot Act in 2002.

“A lot of the rights and liberties that were signed away (with the Patriot Act) are being abused now,” Carter said. “And no one seems to care.”

“The X-Files,” with its history of suspicions of government conspiracies, will include this brave new world we live in.

Mulder and Scully are in good company with a new watcher, the conservative web-series host Tad O’Malley, played by comedian and actor Joel McHale. McHale is known for hosting “The Soup” and the comedy series “Community.”

O’Malley convinces Mulder and Scully that there is a new conspiracy, and this time the culprit is the government who uses alien DNA to experiment on humans. Abductions

are not alien of nature but arranged by the government including alien hybrid babies.

This new conspiracy will carry through the upcoming six episodes.

The conspiracy theory involves global warming, war in the Middle East, NSA spying, chem-trails (here called “aerial contaminants”), police militarization, supposed FEMA prison camps, and the eventual military “takeover of America” by a UN-like group of “multinational elites.”

“It’s all part of a conspiracy dating back to the UFO crash at Roswell,” O’Malley says.

And with this, Roswell is back in the media. This might bring the community more visitors for the UFO Festival in July, a new generation who look for the truth, because it is out there.

Have you seen any alien-looking Roswellians lately?

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Movie Biz

Good, Bad & Ugly Whaa Whooo!

By Mark Bell oswell is galloping into the movie business. Ah, the good life — Tinseltown, red carpet, flashbulbs, Ferraris and movie stars. Everyone wants to catch a glimpse of the beautiful people as they arrive in their limousines and hobnob with them as they nuzzle up to the martini bar. Yes, we can almost feel our egos blossom as we dream of magi-

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cal moments to come.

These moments I mentioned do happen, but they are truly few and far between.

The fairy tales spun are the real magic, but beneath those tales that whisk us to worlds anew or of old, it’s just another day on the range. This glittery show business is just like the dairy, oil and ranching businesses here in southeast New Mexico. While on the silver screen cow-

boys and aliens are king, mobsters rule city streets, and princesses pronounce their love for their princes, real life goes on. Our mortgages must be paid, bills are due, the car broke down, little Tommy broke his arm, and we’re late for ballet practice. The reality is, our lives won’t change. At best movies do one thing very well, they give us a break from our daily grind.

So, what will the movie

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industry do for Roswell and southeastern New Mexico? Like any industry, this business will bring money to our area. Through film production expenditures, large restaurant and bar tabs, equipment rental, and tourism, locally produced movies can benefit our economy. In fact, the more the producers and our city think outside the cattle car, the more opportunities can arise. From tee-shirts to limousines, new businesses will pop up, which can employ more people, and circulate federal reserve notes like never before. This new studio and those who come to make movies can, like the tales they tell, craft happy endings.

Like all happy endings however, these mesmerizing stories are many times filled with dark sinister characters, treacherous moments, and all the illusions storytellers bring into our lives.

Having worked in the movie industry for several years here in New Mexico, I have experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly.

From the History Channel, television shows, to blockbuster movies such as “The Book of Eli,” “Transformers”

to name a few, I have seen lives prosper and lives lost. The reality is, the movie business is tough, demanding, and cutthroat. Behind the scenes, people work themselves to the bone, 12-plus hours a day. The work is fast, furious, hot, cold, and dirty. One moment on set you can hear a mouse whisper, the next the yelling of people stressed and tired to the point of exhaustion. You will see an orchestra conducted by directors, production assistants, gaffers, grips, set dressers, construction crew, locations people, craft service, and catering staff.

To those not in the business, it can look like chaos unleashed.

To those in the know however, that movie set is a well oiled machine run by both egotistical jerks and humble servants.

These creators of movie magic work hard and they party hard. From spending fourteen hours on set to the last three hours of their day bellied up to the bar, these people ride hard and put themselves away wet, day in and day out.

While there are good honest people working in the film business, it

too is filled with philanderers marking their territories one affair at a time. From producers to production assistants, egos abound and when their egos meet those with stars in their eyes, it’s amore or at least her cheap cousin.

So, it may be a good idea when out of town stars and crew arrive, to circle your wagons and keep your fillies and stallions close at home.

When this movie business saddles up here in Roswell, there will be the good, the bad, and the ugly. You see, these stars and their crew who ride into town with wagon trains of equipment, in limousines, or by private plane, put their spurs on just like the rest of us. Remember, life is just life and all the glitter and gold, red carpets, and celebrities should mean nothing more to us than a fun filled night out at the movies with our families.

Mark Bell is a new columnist for the Vision Magazine. If you would like to read more about his experiences email us at vision@rdrnews. com or call us at 575622-7710, ext. 309.

It has to be original artwork. Winner will get the cover spot of the March 3 edition of the Vision Magazine.

Send in your artwork photo (high resolution, at least 12 x 10 inches and 300 dpi) to vision@rdrnews.com or bring it to the office at 2301 N. Main St., Roswell, NM 88201.

The contest ends on February 23. For further details email us or call All media is permitted. Theme is “RDR in History. “ Professional or 575-622-7710, ext. 309. amateur artists can send in their artwork as a high-resolution photo.

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‘Pueblo Entrance’ by Peter Moran From the Vault Roswell Museum and Art Center

By Sara Woodbury RMAC Curator of Collections and Exhibitions

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eaders are probably most familiar with my curatorial work through the exhibits they see in the various Roswell Museum and Art galleries, but as an art historian, I also spend a lot of time researching and writing about the collection itself. Sometimes I do this work in conjunction with an upcoming exhibit, as was the case with “A Solid Green Mess: Howard Cook’s World War II Drawings,” but other times I research certain pieces in the collection because I find them interesting or significant, regardless of whether I’m displaying them on the walls.

Such is the case with the Museum’s collection of Peter Moran studies, which we’ll take a closer look at today through the watercolor Pueblo Entrance.

Originally from England, Peter Moran (1841-1914) and his extensive family immigrated to the United States when he was a toddler, eventually settling in Philadelphia.

Moran came from an artistic family, with several of his siblings or in-laws becoming professional artists. His older brother, Thomas, specialized in Western landscape, creating majestic scenes of Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon that would help

convince Congress to have this sites preserved. Another brother, Edward, focused on maritime scenes, and a sister-in-law, Mary Nimmo Moran, became a highly-regarded etcher. Peter himself concentrated on bucolic subjects, and became known for his paintings and etchings of animals. An active and respected member of the Philadelphia art community, Moran participated in several of its arts-based societies and regularly exhibited his work. While Moran was based professionally in the East, during the early 1880s he made several sketching trips to New Mexico and Arizona, including Santa Fe and Taos. He made numerous sketches documenting the landscape and pueblos, using the drawings as studies for paintings and etchings back at his studio in Philadelphia. These journeys occurred several decades before these places became popular tourist destinations, so the works produced from these trips provide a compelling look at these places before they became famous, so to speak.

Pueblo Entrance is one of seventy-one studies by Moran in the Roswell Museum collection, which were donated by Senator Clinton P. Anderson in the early 1950s. Moran completed most of these studies in graphite and zinc white, but he also painted several water-

colors such as Pueblo Entrance. Whenever I look at these works, I’m struck by two things.

First, Moran was a very skilled artist. During his lifetime Moran was praised for his technical abilities as both a painter and an etcher, and you can definitely see it in pieces such as Pueblo Entrance.

His se n se o f m o de ling gives the study a strongly three-dimensional character, while his brushwork creates a sense of texture that evokes the crumbling surface of aging adobe.

The juxtaposition of the tan, yellowish adobe against the blue sky also creates a striking color contrast that pulls our eye into the work, encouraging us to look more closely.

The second thing I notice in Moran’s studies is the subject matter. While Moran did sketch dances and other rituals associated with pueblo life, the majority of his drawings at the Museum concentrate on architecture and furnishings, depicting the pueblos as both ancient ruins and sites for contemporary domesticity. By concentrating on the actual settings for pueblo daily life, Moran on the one hand assures viewers that this particular indigenous civilization, while exotic, is domestic and non-threatening. Yet Moran’s focus on architecture in particular, often devoid of people, acts not only as a signifier of native domestic-

Photo courtesy Roswell Museum and Art Center ity, but also an expression of exclusiveness. In Moran’s drawings, we may observe the places of pueblo life, but as outsiders they appear to us as stage sets. To me, Moran’s studies anticipate both the Southwest’s popular image as a site of ancient, timeless civilization, and as a locus for ongoing tensions between evolving indigenous traditions and the expectations of outside visitors.

For me, Moran is a great example of the east-west connection

running throughout the history of art in the United States. Whether we realize it or not, many of the iconic images we associate with the West were created by artists from the East Coast.

Frederic Remington, the sculptor and illustrator of such works as The Bronco Buster, based his studio in New York, while several of New Mexico’s bestknown artists, including Georgia O’Keeffe, relocated to the Southwest from the East, bringing their training and

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ways of looking with them. Peter Moran is yet another example of this ongoing east-west dialogue, visiting the West while completing and exhibiting his works in Philadelphia and other locales. His work demonstrates that these two regions are not as separate as we might think, and that the West as image comes from a variety of artistic eyes and sources.

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UFOlogy

Hillary’s remarks about UFO’s raise intriguing questions

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n an interview with a r e p o r te r f rom the Conway Daily Sun, New Hampshire, during a campaign stop, White House hopeful Hillary Clinton recently promised to reveal all the government’s information about UFOs. Reportedly her campaign adviser John Podesta had recommended that she address the UFO issue in some fashion, and Hillary was quoted as saying, “He has made me personally pledge we are going to get the information out.”

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lary replied, “I think we may have been. We don’t know for sure.”

While some commentators have suggested that she may have made these remarks lightheartedly or even in jest, they raise some rather complex and tantalizing questions in any case.

Besides being married to a former President, Mrs. Clinton has served a term as Secretary of State, and her comments invite speculation about how much, if anything, a person holding that office would normally find out about classified UFO information.

When it comes to any kind of classified documents, one has to have both a sufficiently high security clearance (the Secretary of State is of course cleared for access to Top Secret) and a recognized need to know. This two-part formula is adhered to very strictly. You can be cleared all the way to the top, but if you have no need to know, you won’t be privy to the information in question. Having once worked in Air Force Intelligence with a Top Secret clearance, I know this firsthand.

Being on the outside looking in, we

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the public can’t even be sure that all Presidents are routinely briefed about UFOs, and indeed some of us suspect they are not. President Carter, before being elected, promised to release UFO secrets, but fell strangely silent about it after he was in office.

President Bill Clinton was once asked when he was going to tell the public what really happened at Roswell, and he replied, “When they tell me.”

When Hillary remarked that “we don’t know for sure” whether the human race has been visited

by extra-terrestrials, this could suggest at least a couple of scenarios. One is that as Secretary of State she really wasn’t told the things some government people know about the matter, and that’s quite possible.

Another is that she did get briefed and does know what others in government know, but simply isn’t telling us that they do know such things, and that’s quite possible too.

At any rate, when she says “we don’t know for sure,” the statement taken literally would seem to imply — depending on what she

meant by “we” — that nobody in government has any real information about UFOs, something that official agencies often, but implausibly, claim.

Another issue is that Hillary’s remark about “getting the information out” makes it sound as if she’s assuming that if she were to be elected President, she would be free to release the information, but it appears that former presidents found this to be problematical when the time came.