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Thursday, June 21, 2016 Volume 21, Issue 13 Publisher: Barbara Beck Editor: Tom McDonald Vision Editor: Christina Stock Copy Editor: Vanessa Kahin Ad Design: Sandra Martinez Columnists: Donald Burleson, John LeMay 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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Heckle and Jeckle

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Looking Up

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Motorcycle Fun Run

The first Motorcycle Fun Run to benefit Special Olympics.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor he first Motorcycle Fun Run to benefit Special Olympics will take place on July 23 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Registration is $10 per motorcycle.

A car show takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration for the car show is $20 all makes and models accepted. To register or for more information, contact Carroll Caudill at 575914-3023.

The event includes a silent auction, a car show, games, vendors and food.

“The profits are going to benefit Special Olympics in Chaves and Eddy County,” organizer Carroll Caudill said. “We have already support from local businesses, such as Walmart who gave $5,000, Black Betty will be there and Coca Cola will have three refreshment trailer out there.

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One is manned by the Boy Scouts, who will get half of the profits they sell, the other half will go to Special Olympics. For the silent auction local motels donated rooms, we got restaurant gift certificates and Champion Motorsports donated Harley items,” he said.

“My wife (Darlene Caudill) is going to help with the motorcycle fun run,” Caudill said. “I have very good friends who are effected by this, that is one reason I support Special Olympics,” he said. “My wife always says, ‘There is nothing I wouldn’t do for a dollar to donate to a charity.”

Caudill started volunteering actively five years ago for CASA. He also is involved in the Buddy Walk and recently volunteered at the Bottomless Lakes Triathlon benefitting Harvest Ministries.

Submitted Photo From left: Carroll Caudill volunteering at the 2015 Buddy Walk, next to Caudill is Nick Nanz, 3-year-old Gabriel and Kristen Wolf.

Book Review

E. J. Wilson’s Novel ‘Ludiger’

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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ocal author E.J. Wilson has been known for his books “Ultimate Guide To The Roswell UFO Crash” which he co-wrote with Noe Torres and “Star Trek: Exploring the Original Series.” His newest book “Ludiger” leaves the world of science fiction behind and dives into the soul of Army commando and martial arts champion Andrew Ludiger.

The story of “Ludiger” surprises with its roughness and believable interactions between the main characters, as well

as the vivid descriptions of life-changing experiences the characters endure. In the book’s preface, Wilson explains that he owes his knowledge of military mentality to his family ties.

Though a fictional story, the characters are well-rounded and realistic. If you remove the cultural references which sets Ludiger’s life and struggles in the modern era, this story could take place in any decade since World War II. What does an Army commando and martial arts champion do when

he has nothing to lose?

The reader follows the tarnished hero on a journey of redemption from the battlefields of Afghanistan to the mean streets of New York — Where his toughest battle begins.

The dark humor is crude and not for the faint of heart, but needs to be seen in context of the characters and situations. Almost from the beginning it shocks the reader into paying attention to the detail.

Tragedy and loss is described in a no-nonsense kind of way. see

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Call For Art For The State Fair Parade Free paper and cloth mache workshop at the Roswell Museum and Art Center.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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ith the UFO Festival over, the Roswell Museum and Art Center is already gearing up for fall, the Art Block Party and Chalk Art Festival.

This is the 10th anniversary of this community event.

With the much anticipated re-opening of the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium, this year’s theme is “Art Cosmos.”

The Art Block Party and Chalk Art Festival is scheduled for Oct. 22

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To spread the word RMAC will also be participating in the annual Eastern New Mexico State Fair’s Parade with handmade puppets, masks and other art critters.

RMAC has displayed a variety of art possibilities in the past years.

The museum has a free opportunity for the public to join in and contribute to the parade’s success.

To make this happen RMAC is offering three workshops that are free

and open to the public.

Artist Kelly Moran will lead kids, families and adults in a cloth and paper-mache workshop to make their parade props. Moran has been selling her inventive sculptures at art shows and galleries for the last few years and has extensive experience walking all ages through their individual creative experiences. She will bring samples of her art to the workshop for people to see and touch to

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get an idea. “They are meant to be touched,” said Moran. “You need to feel it to understand what the whole end-result is going to be like.

“What the class is going to teach them are some basic techniques,” said Moran. “It’s a combination paper and cloth mache process and it is very, very simple. It is quite easy for it to be successful for any skill level. It is super-super fun. It takes us back a little to our childhood days as in getting messy and having our hands buried in goop and glue, flour and water and all that good stuff.”

After creating the mask or figure, the paper and cloth mache sculpture needs to dry overnight. If participants can’t make it to all three classes, others may finish the projects, so they can be used in the parade.

To see Moran’s work, visit her website at fridakello.com.

These free workshops will be offered on three consecutive Saturdays, July 16, 23 and 30, from 1 - 5 p.m. at RMAC, 100 W. 11th St. Participants can choose to spend one afternoon collaborating on a sculptural wonder-piece or attend all three sessions. This is a great opportunity for families and groups to have fun and get creative.

“The best part is you’ll be able to show off your work by walking with RMAC staff and volunteers in the parade,” said RMAC Curator of Education, Amanda Nicholson.

“Help us celebrate the amazing art scene in Roswell. We provide the materials and guidance and you provide the imagination.”

For more information and to sign up, call Nicholson at 575624-6744, ext. 22 or

email a.nicholson@roswell-nm.gov.

Herby Vore by Kelly Moran.

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Photo Christina Stock Graphic artist Tiffany Pascal at the Cosmicon/Galacticon 2016.

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An All-American Woman: Tiffany Pascal An artist too large to be boxed in.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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f you search the Internet for information about strong women in the U.S., most likely you will find pages about older politicians, media moguls and business women. You add the word “young” and up come other countries or links to pages about the before mentioned politicians, media moguls and business women when they were younger.

Where are the young, strong, Millennial women (born between 1977 and 1998)?

One of them is found here in our town. Tiffany Pascal, 30, is a digital multimedia technology instructor at New Mexico State University’s Carlsbad campus, graphic novel artist and Roswell roller derby coach and skater who combines femininity with social goals and athleticism.

Her newest graphic novel is a hilarious look into a woman’s life in her autobiographical fiction “Dear Jiu Jitsu Boyfriends,” which she presented for the first time during the Cosmicon/Galacticon this year. “I broke even, which is good,” said Pascal. “It is very difficult for individual artists to do that and I printed more than I needed for the event.

“Compared to last year, Cosmicon, was better,” she said. “There was more space for the vendors. It seems every year it gets better.”

Pascal has a second graphic novel on the way. “The second book in the series will come out in September,” Pascal said. “It is especially funny for Jiu Jitsu fans with many inside jokes that revolve around this specific culture.”

Pascal recently returned from a visit to Japan. She is thinking of creating a comic that narrates Japan. “I wanted to see Japan since I was nine or 10 years old,” Pascal said. “I am fascinated with the architecture of Asia. It is unique, not as old and the esthetics, the landscape is so different. Schools teach Western art and the classics only, such as from Egypt, Greece, Rome. I was starving for more and my obsession for comics made me want to go visit Japan to encounter the visual iconography of Japan as a pop-cultural center.”

Pascal especially was impressed by the rural landscapes of Takayama, the historic village of Shirakawa-go. Trying to communicate was humorous. “Not to be able to speak the language and the Japanese not fluent in English, I used

gestures. It is funny, how much you can communicate even when you are limited to one word.”

Landscapes often become a character in Pascal’s graphic novels, such as in her all-ages comic “Anaba and the Cattle Dog” which is available for free at Tapastic, a platform for webcomics. It is set in the mountains near Ruidoso and revolves around an anti-social young girl, her widowed mother, and a ghostly cattle dog. The comic already has more than 4,200 subscribers with 35 episodes.

It was not always easy for Pascal growing up and finding her identity outside the typical role system of male and female that still exists in the U.S. despite the sexual revolution in the ‘70s and equality laws.

Pascal’s graphic novels are a refreshing insight into the reality of girls and women. They teach that it is OK to be an athlete, or an individualist and still be feminine and wear girly clothes, to be soft and tough, emotional and driven.

Pascal’s true passion is in education and the cause against human trafficking, especially the trafficking of girls. In 2014, her graphic novel “Phea’s Dream,” which she created with the organization Cause Vision, was distributed by Cambodia ACT, the Cambodian Child’s Dream Organization, to children in Cambodia to educate the under-informed communities of the dangers of human trafficking in Cambodia in a way that is easily understood.

“Phea’s Dream” is about a young Cambodian girl who dreams of becoming a teacher. However, friends and family members have disappeared due to human traffickers in the area. The story examines the terrible conditions in which modern slaves, particularly young girls, are subjected, and the ways in which they are deceived and lured into the trafficking world.

Pascal spent five months last year with Cause Vision to create a new anti-human trafficking comic “Las Mariposas (The Butterflies).” This comic targets the rural communities throughout Colombia and possibly Argentina and Ecuador.

Unlike “Phea’s Dream,” this comic is in black and white and is a little darker in tone.

On the day of the interview with Vision magazine, Pascal had a conference call with World Education, which is working to educate children and adults in impoverished areas worldwide. “It was only the first contact,” Pascal said.

“They are interested in using comics to encourage literacy and I told them see Woman on page 15

Photo Christina Stock Graphic artist Tiffany Pascal (center) coaching the Roswell Roller Derby Team.

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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. 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 Everybody is invited.

No dress code. They are right now preparing for the Cosmicon during the UFO festival in July. The meeting is usually at Stellar 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. 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.

Roswell Every second Wednesday of the month Roswell Woman’s Club Meeting The Roswell Woman’s Club meets at Los Cerritos Restaurant, 2103 N. Main St. at noon. For more information about the club, “like” their new Facebook page or call Rhonda Borque Johnson at 505-917-1292.

Roswell Every Week, Mon 8 Ball Pool League Roswell Ball Busters is Roswell’s own local BCA sanctioned 8 ball pool league. They play every Monday night at 7. Venues are Farleys, Variety, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Center City bowling alley. For more information, call 575-650-2591 or email ballbusters@outlook.com.

Roswell Every Week, Mon - Sat Lest We Forget: Roswell Army Airfield - The Early Years 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

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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.

Roswell Every Week, Mon - Sat Peace Through Strength 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 museum is open from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 347-2464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.

Roswell Every Week, Tue Electric Guitar and Amp Workshop This workshop is in the evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and covers all things related to the proper set up of the electric guitar, the signal chain from guitar to foot pedals to amplifiers. This is a beginner’s to intermediate level workshop. $5 Admission, all ages welcome. Location is at the Atomic Recording & Sound Studio, 4505 W. Second St. For more information, visit atomicrecordingsound.com or call 575-420-1301.

Roswell 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 575-623-4263 or visit their Facebook page.

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. All games are welcome. For more information, visit facebook. com/RoswellFGC.

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Continued from Page 3 The American way of life and death shines in a hard light on the softer characters of the book, such as the “Oma,” the grandmother who is being hinted at in the prologue being the first generation German in the U.S. The fight scenes are described in a sharp, fast-paced style, in bloody detail that draws the reader. Just as in real life, it is over before it really began, leaving a mess that the main character tries to deny but has to accept as his own.

Each chapter has a German title, as if it was given lovingly by Ludiger’s “Oma,” not the author. She seems to be watching the grandchild dive into the abyss of his soul before meeting a preacher and who helps Ludiger get started on his way to redemption.

In chapter 4, titled “Talfahrt,” which literally means going downhill in German, Ludiger believes he has no friends left. He is in jail and his employer (whom he had beaten up) enters to bail him out but not without telling him, “You look like I feel, and the irony is you brought this on yourself.”

Chapter 5 is titled “Heimatlos,” which Wilson translates as “Homeless.” However, in German it has a deeper meaning. It means not only being homeless but being without a country. It may be on purpose or a serendipitous choice of wording that it is used here. Ludiger is not only feeling sorry for himself, but he is also estranged from his environRoswell Every Week, Thu T-Tones at El Toro Bravo 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.

Roswell Every Week, Thu Bingo at the Elks Lodge Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner service. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Open for the public. 1720 N. Montana Ave. 575-622-1560.

ment, his countrymen and country.

Wilson focuses thoroughly on the human characters and their interactions. Locations are only sketched rudimentary backgrounds. It is the dialogue between Ludiger and the people he encounters that sets the stage. And the novel does feel like it belongs on stage.

The cover was done by 16-yearold Ema Arnold.

The book “Ludiger” and Wilson’s other books are available at varmintbooks.com.

Roswell Every Week - Thu Dart Tournament at the Eagles Open for the public. 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 Composer Workshop This workshop takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. and is for participants interested in composing original songs and covers topics such as

lyrics, chord sequences, open tunings, cadences and trouble shooting current submissions. Participants are encouraged to bring their original material and instrument. $10 admission. All ages welcome. Location is at the Atomic Recording & Sound Studio, 4505 W. Second St. For more information, visit atomicrecordingsound.com or call 575-420-1301.

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Calendar 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.

Roswell Every Week, Fri Tina 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 622-9280.

Roswell Every Week, Fri The GIG “God Inspired Gathering” — The GIG happens every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Courthouse.

For more information, find them on Facebook at gospel.music.jubilee.roswell.

Roswell Every Week, Sat Gospel Jubilee The public and musicians are invited to join in the Gospel jubilee at Tabernacle of David Church at 7 p.m. Live feed starts at 7:30 p.m. at 24-7christian. org/gospel.music.jubilee. This is for everybody.

The church is located at 424 E. Fifth St. at Shartell.

For more information, find them on Facebook at gospel.music.jubilee.roswell.

Roswell Ongoing throughout July 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 March. For more information, call 575-6255263 or 575-623-3213.

Roswell Ongoing throughout July Roswell Young Marines Program The Roswell Young Marines are looking for vol-

unteers to help with the launch of the program.

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/Midway Ongoing until July 29 Activity Program at the Midway Youth and Family Development Center Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. for children ages 6 - 12: open gym, dance, arts and crafts, fitness, horses (when available). Other available activities: Equine activities on Thursday nights from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. riding lessons, introduction to roping (open to all ages and horses are available), weekend rodeo.

Activity nights: Wednesday Fitness Night from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Jui Jitsu on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Judo Monday and Thursday nights 5:30 p.m. for kids, Monday at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday at 8 p.m. for adults. Arts and crafts on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Other activities at the Riding by Faith arena: wild bull riding practice on Tuesday evenings, 4:30 p.m., ranch horse sorting on specific dates. MYFDC is located at 65 Yakima Road in Dexter. The Riding by Faith Arena is located at 75 Yakima Road in Dexter. for more information, call 575-347-2943 or 575-444-8362 or visit myfdc.co or ridingbyfaitharena.com.

Cloudcroft Ongoing throughout August Cloudcroft Art Workshops Make plans to come and join renown artists this summer for a time of artistic renewal. The goal

of the organizers at the Cloudcroft Art Workshops is to provide the students with the best personalized and quality instruction possible. Workshops will be held from Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Old School House (Public Library) located at 90 Swallow Place. For more information, visit cloudcroftart.com.

Roswell Ongoing until August 9 Free movies at Galaxy 8 As part of the Summer Kids Series free movies are shown at Galaxy 8 movies, North Mall, every Tuesday at 9 , 11:20 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. Seating limited to theater capacity.

Tickets are issued on firstcome-first-served-basis.

For more information visit allentheatresinc.com.

Artesia Ongoing until August 11, Thu Free Movies in the Walkway Every Thursday movies are shown at the Heritage Walkway. Popcorn is provided. Organizers ask to bring own soft drinks and chairs. Movies start at 8 p.m. at the Heritage Walkway. For more information, call 575-746-4212.

Artesia Ongoing until August 31 Underground of Enchantment Exhibit The Artesia Historical Museum and Art Center, 505 W. Richardson Ave., displays “Underground of Enchantment.” The exhibit features stunning photographic images of Lechuguilla cave and three dimensional versions.

There is also a hands-on table with local rocks and minerals for visitors to explore. “Underground of Enchantment” allows visitors to view the formations in Lechuguilla cave without having to rappel 118 feet underground. Call 575.748.2390 for more information; tours and after-hours visits available by appointment.

Calendar Roswell July 21 Summer Film Series Contemporary Classics: “Paris, Texas” Showing will be at 7 p.m. at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. New German Cinema pioneer Wim Wenders (Wings of Desire) brings his keen eye for landscape to the American Southwest in Paris, Texas, a profoundly moving characterstudy written by Pulitzer Prize– winning playwright Sam Shepard. Paris, Texas follows the mysterious, nearly mute drifter Travis (played by Harry Dean Stanton whose face is a landscape all its own) as he tries to reconnect with his young son, living with his brother (Dean Stockwell), in Los Angeles, and his missing wife (Nastassja Kinski). Wenders and Shepard produce a powerful statement on codes of masculinity and the myth of the American family, as well as an exquisite visual exploration of a vast, crumbling world of canyons and neon. Cost: $5 adults (members), $10 adults (non-members) This series is curated by Laureta Huit, Registrar at Roswell Museum and Art Center and it is funded in part by the RMAC Foundation.

Roswell July 21 The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive will be taking place throughout this part of the state and also in Roswell from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, 131 W. Second St. United Blood Services puts on this annual event in which people are asked to donate blood and show their support for a local fire or police agency.

Everyone giving blood that day can cast a vote for the agency of their choice during this Battle

of the Badges. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Stephanie at United Blood Services at 575-840-8178 or visit unitedbloodservices.org. Sponsor Code: NMBattle.

Roswell July 22 Live music at Roswell City Limits Summer Night of Harmony — Albuquerque Constant Harmony are visiting to bring some sweet sounds. Special guest is Mary Annette. 7$ admission, all ages event.

Location is at the Atomic Recording & Sound Studio, 4505 W. Second St. For more information, visit atomicrecordingsound. com or call 575-420-1301.

Roswell July 22 Sing and Swing with Way Way Off Broadway Fundraiser Doors will open at The Liberty Club, 312 N. Virginia Ave., at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and dance lessons with Summer and Tony Souza of Way Way Off Broadway. The show and dance itself starts at 7:30 p.m. and includes many favorite actors of WWOB. This event is for members of The Liberty Club and their friends only. For more information on how to attend the event, call 575-622-2121 or visit thelibertyinc.com.

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Roswell July 22 Live music at Peppers Grill & Bar Jon Gomez is performing in the evening on the patio of Peppers Grill & Bar, 500 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-623-1700 or visit peppers-grill. com.

Ruidoso July 22-24 Ruidoso Art Festival Located in Ruidoso New Mexico, the Annual Ruidoso Art Festival is becoming a very popular show for artists all around the country and a favorite for attendees. Set up at the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., during the fourth weekend in July, you will meet over 100 of the nation’s most talented artists showcasing a broad spectrum of mediums including sculpture, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more! It is hosted by the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce. They are excited to announce that this year they have a variety of new artists participating in the show. In past shows featured artists such as Michael Hurd, son of famed artists Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth and also, Gordon Snidow a world-renowned artist of

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Guitar virtuoso Estéban and his daughter in concert at the Spencer Theater.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor he riveting Catalan-style classical and nuevo flamenco guitarist will perform with his daughter, violinist Teresa Joy, percussionist Joe Morris and keyboardist Raúl Yañez for a night of

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sensational music at the Spencer Theater in Alto.

“We love New Mexico so much,” Estéban said in a phone interview.

“I used to live in Santa Fe years ago and I love New Mexico, and especially the food in New

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“I played at the Spencer theater a few times in the past,” Estéban said. “Maybe five to six years ago. I remember the good stuff, the Garden of the Gods, and the wonderful people at the Spencer Theater in Ruidoso.

“The audience will experience a true love from our hearts to their hearts and they can actually feel it,” Estéban said. Estéban said that he is very excited about an upcoming PBS special featuring him in concert. He hopes to be able to announce the airing dates during his concert in Alto. “It is a big deal, it’s a national PBS special,” he said.

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“We are going to play some of that music at the concert at Spencer.

“We have been playing music that I have composed. I have written some beautiful music for the PBS special and people have been reacting to it at our concerts in such a marvelous way,” Estéban said. “When we are signing autographs afterwards, people are coming up and telling us they were crying and cheering and so happy and they have been to many thousand concerts but they like our concert the most. We are very happy to hear that.”

Estéban’s daughter is a musician in her own right. She is also in charge of her father’s social media presence and organizes a strong percentage of shows as well as co-writing the new songs. “My dad’s music is something I believe in and I see first hand at shows the beauty and magic of what his performances bring to the public,” Joy said.

Joy has been playing professionally with her father since she was in sixth grade. “My parents started me in the Suzuki method when I was five and I had formal training until age 17. Then I just took to improving and finding and cultivating my own style,“ she said.

The Suzuki method, also Suzuki movement, is an internationally known method of teaching music conceived and executed by Japanese violinist and pedagogue Shinichi Suzuki (1898–1998) dating from the mid-20th century. The central belief of Suzuki, based on his language acquisition theories, is that all people are capable of learning from their envi-

ronment. The essential components of his method spring from the desire to create the right environment for learning music. He also believed that this positive environment would also help to foster character in students.

“People tell us that they have never seen live music played with such passion and that they will remember it forever,” said Joy. “I believe that everyone on this planet has a special gift to share with others and I am lucky to share that with my dad. He has given me the space to grow and shine my light and I will always appreciate that and be grateful.

“When I play, all is right with the world,” Joy said. “I feel such a sense of joy and peace.

I know music is a very powerful catalyst for transformation and I feel so blessed I have found that key to turn.”

“My dad’s the personification of transformation when he plays.

He just lets it all go and connects with something else. He is at his best when he is playing for others. I think I am also,” Joy said.

“Because I am most tapped into what is in my heart, and when you are able to express your unique self, then you are free. Mine just happens to be with a violin and a song. And a great and responsive audience sure helps.”

Estéban has a unusual background, growing up in Pittsburg. “All my family was involved in making steel,” Estéban said. “I was born into a family of steel mill workers. When I was a little boy my uncle George moved to town. He was an artist, he loved music. He

inspired me by giving me a guitar. I loved that guitar so much, it never left my hands,” he said.

Before Estéban could play his first concert he was in an accident that stopped his career abruptly. “I was hit by a drunk driver in 1980 and I could not play for 10 years, I lost my left arm, could not feel my left arm. But then I came back in 1990 and started over again.”

A proud father, Estéban is full of praise for his daughter. “She plays some of the greatest violin you can ever imagine,” Estéban said.

“I’ve toured with some great classical violinists who played with me, and they hear my daughter play and they just are amazed.

“We love music so much that it’s part of our soul,” Estéban said about the upcoming concert. “My daughter plays the violin, and I play the guitar, and when people hear the magic of the violin and the guitar, their hearts will sing, that is all I can say.”

For more information or to make reservations, visit spencertheater. com or call 575-3364800 or 888-818-7872.

Tickets start at $39. The concert starts at 8 p.m.

The Spencer Theater is located at 108 Spencer Road, Airport Highway 220 in Alto, just outside of Ruidoso. It takes one hour and 30 minutes to reach it by car from Roswell.

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MUSIC

‘THA GIT UP N’ GIT IT INDEPENDENCE TOUR 2016

By Christina Stock Vision Editor he summer is heating up at the Unity Center, 108 E. Bland St., with some of the biggest names of progressive rap bands coming to town on July 28. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are available for $8 at reverbnation.com or for $10 at the door. The concert is open to people of all ages.

Bands performing are Tortu-R-us, Spunky Killa, One, BrainSicc, Southern Penetration, King Xerxes, Mentality Music, J Cracker and EMP music.

Tortu-R-us is a progressive, rap-based band that formed in 2010. Sepsis and Dr. Gloom’s style of music appeal to many listeners. They have opened up for numerous underground touring acts.

Hyper on stage and a

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crowd pleaser, the band members promise signature music and an entertaining night. It is their second time performing at the Unity Center, having played in March of this year there.

In a phone interview, Justin Cassin (Sepsis) explained how the band came to be. “Tortu-R-us is made up by myself, Justin, and my buddy Ben Pitts, who goes by Dr. Gloom.” Cassin has been a musician since 2003. “We are making a style of music that is a little bit offensive but at the same time it is like a reality style of music,” said Cassin. “It plays into the horrors of real life. When we decided to get together and started to make music, we chose a band name that was inspired from Toys-R-us which is Tor-

tu-R-us. With that being said, some people find our music offensive, some people really enjoy it. We hit subjects and topics that not all groups talk about.”

One of their songs is called “Slaves To The Bodybags.” “This particular song is about how our military and our troops go out and they have to go through the tough part of having to pull the trigger on innocent civilians or other armies,” Cassin said. Cassin’s family has strong ties with the military. “My grandfather, a couple of my cousins were in the military.

This song hits a hard subject because we are speaking in it from a different perspective: How hard it would be to do that kind of thing. Being in that position.

“We also hit on top-

ics such as what can really happen as far as the realities of people harming other people,” Cassin said. “A good example is our new album where we are doing differnt songs with different torture themes. What could happen in prison, in places like Guantanamo Bay, things like this. We don’t stick with one subject. We like to speak about unspoken realities of the world. What happens in the world.”

Tortu-R-us music is rap, but they consider themselves belonging to a sub-genre of rap, called horrorcore. “At the same time we do have styles where we do not focus on horror,” Cassin said. “We appeal to the hip-hop crowd, we also appeal to the Latino-rap. It is pretty cool.

“Recently we added a bass player to our group,” Cassin said. He goes by Dan OJ. We are progressing our style and kind of branching out into other genres as well. Our recent track was our most different track we have ever done. It’s influence came by our bass player and his biggest influence is the Beatles, so — Dan OJ, he has come along and we have been branching out into different styles and we are trying to progress more.”

Cassin has been interested in becoming a musician since his early teens. “My first chords were taught to me by my grandma, who was a musician, when I was just 13 years old,” he said. “I started out on guitar actually, so she showed me where to start as far as chords go and then I started getting the chord booklet and started playing

guitar. My grandma played guitar and piano as well,” Cassin said.

His uncle is also a musician and has a studio in New Mexico. “I guess it kind of trickled down through the genes,” Cassin said about him being a musician. “I started off in metal, like heavy metal, death metal is what they call it. Back when I was 16.

I started venturing out and playing with other groups and 12 years ago I started going more into the music – not only metal – but I was really interested in rapping and rhyming instead of just playing instruments. Basically using my vocals,” he said. “I started vocals in death metal and then got into the horrorcore music.”

Other musicians who are going to perform are hip-hop artist Spunky Killa who is a young, talented and promising artist. He began his career in 2008, when he started a rap group named the 505 Wicked Assassins.

Creative differences

led him to becoming Spunky Killa and going solo.

Another rap and hiphop artist is O.N.E. Born and raised in California, O.N.E. has been writing and recording since 2004 and performing at shows since 2010. He has opened for Layzie B o n e , Fl e s h - N - B o n e , Roscoe, Kurupt, D.P.G. and Steve Lobel, to name a few.

The tour is presented

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FARMERS COUNTRY MARKET Del Norte - Plains Park - 2nd & Garden

FREE SUMMER BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAM for school age children Adults may purchase a tray for $3.00. Correct change is appreciated.

Continues thru July 29, 2016 ZOO CLOSED ON TUESDAYS

Meals will be served at the following locations:

Roswell Industrial Air Center Alice Reischman Smith Park Cahoon Park Carpenter Park 5th Street Park Poe Corn Park Spring River Park Adult Center

Corner of University Blvd. and W Wells St. Corner of G St. and E Wells St 400 N Union 300 E Buena Vista 600 Block E. 5th 200 S Garden 1306 E College 807 N Missouri Ave.

Boys and Girls Club

201 S Garden

11:00am-1:00pm

11:00am - 1:00pm 11:00am-1:00pm 11:00am-1:00pm 11:00am-1:00pm 11:00am-1:00pm 11:00am-1:00pm Breakfast 8:00am Lunch 10:30 - 1:00pm Breakfast 8:00am Only

Contact 637-3339 for additional information.

Sites subject to change.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Roswell Independent School District Student Nutrition Services, is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

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Western Americana, participated. For more information, call the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce at 575-257-7395.

Artesia July 23 Autism Family BBQ The Artesia Autism Society is holding their autism family picnic at 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Living Well Church, 1902 Main St. Burgers and drinks will be provided. If you last name starts with A-M bring a side dish, if your last name starts with N-Z bring a dessert. To RSVP or for more information, call Krista at 575-840-4626 or Kristasmith@nmautismsociety.org.

Roswell July 23 Live music at the Roswell Recreation Center (Roswell Adult Center) Cibolo Springs will be playing country and old rock music from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Roswell Recreation Center, 807 N. Missouri Ave. Cost is $5 per person and coffee/tea/punch will be provided. For more information, call the RRC at 575-624-6718, Bob Power at 575-420-6394 or Carla Cobb at 575-627-3400.

Roswell July 23 Free Summer Movies MainStreet Roswell and the City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Department present the movie “The Good Dinosaur” that will show as soon as the sun sets (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The movies are shown at the Spring River Park and Zoo from May until August (until further notice). The audience can bring in blankets, chairs, food and drinks. There will be also a concession booth provided by non-profit organizations.

No pets, smoking or alcohol are permitted. For more information visit

Roswell July 23 Live music at Farley’s Food, Fun and Pub Jonny and The Crashers perform at 6 p.m. on the patio. Farley’s Food, Fun and Pub is located at 1315 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-627-1100.

Ruidoso/Alto July 23 Estéban in Concert The riveting classical and nuevo flamenco guitarist who was personally trained and endorsed by the great Segovia appears with his daughter, violinist Teresa Joy, percussionist Joe Morris and keyboardist Raúl Yañez for a night of sensational music. For more information, visit spencertheater.com or call 575-336-4800 or 888818-7872. Tickets start at $39. The concert starts at 8 p.m. The Spencer Theater is located at 108 Spencer Road, Airport Highway 220 in Alto.

Roswell July 29 Roswell Artist in Residence opening lecture and reception: Cate White The free lecture and reception takes place at the Roswell Museum and Art Center’s Bassett Auditorium and Marshall Winston Gallery at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org or call 575-624-6744.

Roswell July 29 Live music at Peppers Grill & Bar Robin Earwood is performing in the evening on the patio of Peppers Grill & Bar, 500 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-623-1700 or visit peppers-grill.com.

Roswell UFO Birding field trip The United Field Ornithologists of Roswell will hold a birding field trip.

They will meet at 7 a.m. to carpool from 412 N. Kentucky Ave. Return to Roswell will be mid-afternoon. Places to visit will be Hondo Iris Farm, Hondo River, Tularosa Creek, Alto & Lincoln areas. The birders expect to see hummingbirds, warblers, ducks, woodpeckers, among other species.

Dutch treat lunch will be at the Alto Country Club.

No experience necessary.

For more information, call 575-420-2100.

Roswell July 30 Free Summer Movies MainStreet Roswell and the City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Department has changed their scheduled movie due to popular demand and the Pokémon Go! craze to show the movie “Pokémon,” that will show as soon as the sun sets (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The movies are shown at the Spring River Park and Zoo from May until August (until further notice). The audience can bring in blankets, chairs, food and drinks. There will be also a concession booth provided by non-profit organizations.

No pets, smoking or alcohol are permitted. For more information visit mainstreetroswell.org.

Ruidoso/Alto July 30 Stoney LaRue This Red Dirt country star plays music that combines outback themes and emotionally honest, raspy Americana grooves with his alt-country band.

For more information, visit spencertheater.com or call 575-336-4800 or 888818-7872. Tickets start at $39. The concert starts at 8 p.m. The Spencer Theater is located at 108 Spencer Road, Airport Highway 220 in Alto. For more information, visit spencertheater.com or call 575-3364800 or 888-818-7872.

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Roswell August 5 Live music at Peppers Grill & Bar Jonny and the Crashers are performing in the evening on the patio of Peppers Grill & Bar, 500 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-623-1700 or visit peppers-grill.com.

Lincoln August 5 - 6 Old Lincoln Days and 76th “The Last Escape of Billy the Kid” pageant The town of Lincoln comes alive during the annual Old Lincoln Days, a three day-long celebration and historic re-creation of the frontier West. It starts on Friday and runs through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $7 per adult to access the historic site. Children, veterans, active military and their families are free.

New Mexico residents are free the first Sundays of the month. There will be chuck-wagon cooks, blacksmithing demonstrations, dancing girls, gunfighters-a-slinging, notable speakers and a colorful parade. “The Last Escape of Billy the Kid” performances will be held at the Pageant Grounds at 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Throughout town there will be living history demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, shops, and food concessionaires. Seven museums of the Lincoln Historic Site will be open, including the Anderson-Freeman Visitor Center and the Murphy-Dolan Store, now known as the Old Lincoln County Courthouse, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday. To see the entire line-up of events and for more information, visit billythekidpageant.com

Lovington August 5 - 13 81st Lea County Fair & Rodeo The 81st Lea County Fair & Rodeo continues years of tradition at the Lea County Fairgrounds in Lovington. This annual tradition includes tons of family entertainment with seven name act concerts: The 2016 concert lineup includes opening night Friday, August 5 Hispano Heritage Night with La Maquinaria, La Arrolladora, Los Traviezos; Saturday, August 6 Jody Nix; Monday, August 8 William Clark Green; Tuesday, August 9 Xtreme Bulls; Wednesday, August 10 Christian & Faith Night Matthew West; Thursday, August 11 Troy Murph; Friday, August 12 Neal McCoy; Saturday, August 13 Justin Moore. Xtreme Bulls is a three-day Wrangler Silver Tour PRCA rodeo, Mutton Busting for the kids, team roping and barrel racing, livestock show and sale, carnival, food and shopping vendors (To inquire about vendor space, RV rental availability, competition paperwork, contact Lea County Fair & Rodeo: fair@leacounty.net or by calling 575-396-8686), a fiddler’s contest, and the Lea County Queen Contest. To become one of the Fair & Rodeo sponsor, contact Alex Archuleta at alex_archuleta@comcastspectacor.com or by phone at 575-391-2900.

Admission prices are: $10 for adults (13 and over), $5 for children (6-12 years old). Children under the age 5 are free. For more information about the events in Lea County, visit leacountyevents.com.

Roswell August 6 Free Summer Movies MainStreet Roswell and the City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Department present the movie “Batman vs. Superman” that will show as soon

as the sun sets (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The movies are shown at the Spring River Park and Zoo from May until August (until further notice).

The audience can bring in blankets, chairs, food and drinks. There will be also a concession booth provided by non-profit organizations. No pets, smoking or alcohol are permitted. For more information visit mainstreetroswell.org.

Roswell August 6 Live music at Roswell City Limits The Wicked West Band out of Hobbs perform. Country and southern rock. $10 admission, all ages event.

Location is at the Atomic Recording & Sound Studio, 4505 W. Second St. For more information, visit atomicrecordingsound. com or call 575-420-1301.

Ruidoso/Alto August 6-7 Tanya Tucker This amazingly prolific country star scored her first hit “Delta Dawn” when just 13 (back in 1972) and continues to score mega-hits, including more than 65 chart hits. Tucker’s distinctively smoky voice and superb band share her many Grammy nominated and ACA classics like “Down To My Last Teardrop,” “Two Sparrows In A Hurricane,” and “Blood Red and Goin’ Down,” among other favorites. For more information, visit spencertheater.com or call 575-336-4800 or 888-8187872. Tickets start at $39.

The concert starts both days at 8 p.m. The Spencer Theater is located at 108 Spencer Road, Airport Highway 220 in Alto.

For more information, visit spencertheater.com or call 575-336-4800 or 888818-7872.

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Roswell August 7 Second Battle of the Bands at Epiq Nightclub This is the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands for all Genres to show their appreciation for their fans.

There will be vendors, music and any band any genre is welcome to sign up. This is solely people’s choice. The fans will decide who the best band is.

This is an all ages event. from noon to 11 p.m. Epiq Club is located at 3905 SE Main St. For more information, call 575-623-8557.

Roswell August 13 Free Summer Movies MainStreet Roswell and the City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Department present the movie “Zootopia” that will show as soon as the sun sets (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The movies are shown at the Spring River Park and Zoo from May until August (until further notice). The audience can bring in blankets, chairs, food and drinks. There will be also a concession booth provided by non-profit organizations.

No pets, smoking or alcohol are permitted. For more information visit mainstreetroswell.org.

Roswell August 13 Second Saturday at the Roswell Museum and Art Center Carrizozo mixed media artists Mike Lagg and Paula Wilson will present a class for children from 3rd grade (8 years) through High School. The class will be a wood sculpture and shadow workshop.

The program starts at 10 a.m. until noon. To reserve a spot call 575-624-6744, ext. 10. The RMAC is located at 100 W. 11th St.

Roswell August 13 Live music at Farley’s Food, Fun and Pub Home Grown Boyz perform at 6 p.m. on the patio.

Farley’s Food, Fun and Pub is located at 1315 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-627-1100.

Roswell Aug. 23 - Nov. 15 Theater is magic acting class - of course you can act The acting class has a few openings remaining for beginners to intermediate. 13 weeks, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Office (school building), 111 E. Deming St. Organizer and teacher Monica P. Desjardins promises fun stressfree learning. Cost is $235 in total. Deposit $40 with three payments of $65 or $15 a week. There is a discount available for students over 60 years, as well as three scholarships (First is 100% for students 60 and over, one 50% for adult students all ages and one for 25% for adults of all ages). Cost includes ads for play or skits, facility, supplies and royalties.

Finale is a short play for friends and family on Nov. 15. For more information call 575-626-0674.

Ruidoso/Alto August 26 Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jóse Hernàndez Unprecedented and unrivaled, Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jóse Hernàndez is a multiple Grammy Award winning group loved for its charismatic mariachi arrangements with signature trumpeting, strings and choral folk vocals. This culturally rich group has sold out concert halls from New York’s Lincoln Center to Beijing, China. For more information, visit spencertheater. com or call 575-336-4800 or 888-818-7872. Tickets start at $39. The concert starts at 8 p.m. The Spencer Theater is located at 108 Spencer Road, Airport Highway 220 in Alto.

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Roswell September 10 Fifth Annual Roswell Charity Golf Tournament The Fifth Annual Roswell Elks Charity Golf Tournament supports the New Mexico Wounded Warriors (it is not affiliated with the national program). All donations support local veterans. The tournament take place at the New Mexico Military Golf Course. For more information, call Ralph Brown at 575-627-9255.

Roswell September 10 Second Saturday at the Roswell Museum and Art Center Miranda and Elaine Howe will combine drawing and painting techniques for an action-packed session. The session is for for children from 3rd grade (8 years) through High School. The program starts at 10 a.m. until noon.

To reserve a spot call 575-624-6744, ext. 10. The RMAC is located at 100 W. 11th St. Roswell September 16-17 Pecos Valley Quilters “Galaxy of Stars” Quilt Show There will be classes and events held on both days at the Roswell Convention & Civic Center and the Roswell Museum and Art Center, 912 N. Main St. Admission is $5, children under 6 can enter for free.

For more information, visit pecosvalleyquilters.com.

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A Day In The Life Of An Actor — Part II

By J. H. Wood Actor

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n the first part of the story in the Vision Magazine, July 7, we left the actor at his trailer where he meets his fellow thespian, Rio. We catch up for a while asking the usual actor questions.

How have you been? What do you have coming up? So on and so on. I would’ve never thought that after this show, he would end up feeling almost like an older brother to me.

We turn and notice crowds of people have been trying to figure out if we are famous or not. I wave, still no wave back. We laugh. Our friendly conversation is cut short when Urban Outfitter invites Rio to set. “Catch up with you later Rio. Break a leg.” I yell.

Rio waves and quickly spreads his fingers into the almighty peace sign.

Turning I notice that the coffee and burrito have left a funky taste and a very onion like smell in my mouth, so I head to craft services to grab a water and pack of mint-flavored gum.

When I get too crafty no one is around, not even Urban Outfitter. A piece of red cloth covers the table which is filled with an assortment of items: Sunflower seeds, coffee, an array of chips, beef jerky, dough-

nuts, bagels, sodas and water. The plastic table has everything except my mint gum. I sigh but am grateful that at least there are a few gum options. While contemplating which gum will suffice a young lady dressed as a maid wanders over. She’s approximately 5 Feet, 4 inches tall with long, brown hair and an amazing smile. Very easy on the eyes if you know what I mean? I say hello, smile and turn my attention back to a much more serious issue; which gum should I choose? The maid decides to strike up a conversation. “It’s so hot out here”, she says. I smile and reply, “It sure is and it’s not even 8 yet.“ She starts laughing. It’s a fake laugh but a laugh just the same. Elizabeth, the film’s extra casting agent, yells towards the maid letting her know that the extra’s holding tent is to the left of the craft table. The maid smiles, “I guess we better go. We don’t want to get kicked off the first day.” We begin to walk when Urban Outfitter appears like a ninja from the hair and makeup trailer. “Manuelo! I have eyes on Manuelo.” Urban Outfitter exclaims into his headphones. The maid looks at me in bewilderment as

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Christina Stock Photo Visual artist Cate White at her studio on the Roswell Artist-in-Residence compound.

Spotlight

‘Keys to the City’

Roswell Artist-in-Residence: Cate White exhibit.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor ate White’s art is visually bright, stimulating and thought-provoking. The paintings depict people and situations that White encountered with a dark sense of humor that is uniquely hers.

One of the paintings, for example, shows a towering hero/heroine figure with a red cape on a white horse. Below the hoofs a tiny, naked pot-bellied man pointing up and a speech bubble saying: “Is that all there is?” White had encountered that man (with clothes) visiting Carlsbad Caverns.

“He said that about the caverns,” White said. “You have something so beautiful and powerful, and he thought nothing of it.”

White described her first impression of Roswell when she arrived, “It was empty, the emptiness of the landscape. Quiet, peaceful. I like actually that it is not super-managed to be cute and quaint. I like that it is just what it is. There is a certain feeling of

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neutrality. I don’t know, if people in Roswell would like to be described that way,” she said laughing.

Roswell feels familiar to White. “I grew up in a place that is like that, small.”

Originally from northern California, White received a BA from Dominican University in 1994.

“My life kinda always was one foot in one culture and the other foot in another culture. I was a bridge person,” White said about her upbringing. “I grew up out in the country in northern California. I had hippie parents living in a redneck town. In northern California there is a lot of that, back-to-the-landhippies who went to the old logging towns.

“After college I had no idea what to do. I realized there was nothing, there was no culture that was meaningful to me and I saw no path that made sense,” White said. She considered herself up until then a party girl. “I suddenly came to and thought, ‘What? How do you live?’” White decided to move

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into an isolated cabin in the woods. “I started writing. And that was my first experience with a creative process, as being a source of creating meaning that I didn’t find in the culture. And so I spent my whole 20s super-isolated and writing. I had not been creative before that.

“Writing is isolated and completely mental,” White said. “There is no body, there are no senses. There is the description of those things but you could just be a brain and write. If you would have some technology of course. I hit a wall with that and was feeling trapped in the mind. I quit writing with no idea of what else to do. And then suddenly the visual world came to life and I was inspired to paint,” she said. Throughout her life, White supported herself with gardening and landscaping.

“I didn’t know much about art. I didn’t go to art school or do art until later. So, I just started painting (at the age of 30 in 2002) and then started learning about art a little bit and was really inspired by outsider-artists, I felt like one — it felt so powerful and good painting, I decided that was what I was going to do. I moved to San Francisco and was going to be an artist, it took a really long time. I didn’t know anybody. Then I found also that the mainstream art world was just as meaningless to me as the mainstream in another world. It took me a long time to just really find my own path and trust it. And do the work that was true to me,” White said. She earned her MFA from John F. Kennedy University’s Arts and Consciousness program in Berkley, CA in 2010.

“I was living in San Francisco and also feeling super-alienated, still trying to perform the values of our culture and receive the comforts and pleasures that we are told should be comforting and pleasurable, that I could never really connect with.

“I actually moved into the hood and saw the real struggle. It made a lot of sense to me. I was, ‘Oh, this is why those comforts and pleasures are not comforting and pleasurable for me, based on all that exploitation of all those other people. It is not real.’ It balanced out my view of the world. A lot of my work has come out of that. Which is still constantly evolving,” White said.

“The latest development that really helped me mature and come into my own was moving into the hood, a poor black neighborhood in Oakland where I have been for the last seven years.

“Particularly my relationship with Rory Johnson, who is in a lot of my paintings, gave me an education,” White said. “I got my mind opened to a whole other level of conditioning, on what it is to be a white person that tells you things about yourself that aren’t true. I got my identity deconstructed even more and found more truth in the essentials. It was a relief, such a relief,” White said. “Rory is my main support person in life. He comes from such a different background. He is from the street. He is older, he grew up in the whole black power movement, the Black Panthers in Oakland. We learn a lot from each other.”

In the last five years White has exhibited work in Denmark, Los Angeles, Atlanta and the Bay Area, with solo shows in San Francisco, Oakland and Haysee White on page 13

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Second Annual Sing And Swing Dinner And Dance Evening Way Way Off Broadway Spotlight Series presents an evening of entertainment.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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n July 22, the doors will open at The Liberty Club, 312 N. Virginia Ave., at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and dance lessons with Summer and Tony Souza of Way Way Off Broadway. The show and dance itself starts at 7:30 p.m.

“This time the dance lesson is included in the entry price,” Kyle Bullocks said. “Dance lesson and show is $15 and together with dinner it’s $35.” Bullocks is well-known as a dancer, singer and actor. He and his wife Devon recently performed in WWOB’s musical “Mary Poppins” at the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Performing Arts Center.

There will be many other WWOB actors at the event. The show is a fundraising project for WWOB. “The profits are going to be split between The Liberty and WWOB,” Kyle Bullocks said.

“Live entertainment is provided by RetroFit (a local classic rock band) and we will have a dance competition and awards for the best dressed couple. Any style from the ‘40s, ‘50s or ‘60s is acceptable. That means

swing dresses, but also poodle skirts or rolled up jeans and bobby socks,” Bullocks said.

This event is for members of The Liberty Club and their friends only. For more information on how to attend the event, call 575622-2121 or visit thelibertyinc.com.

Christina Stock Photo Devon and Kyle Bullock are ready to swing on and off stage.

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Continued from Page 12 ward, California. She has presented at the San Francisco Art Institute, Mills College, UC Berkeley and is slated to be a visiting artist at the University of New Mexico and at Sonoma State University in 2016. She was the recipient of Oakland’s ProArts 2x2 Solos award in 2013 and the 2014 Tournesol Award from Headlands Center for the Arts, a yearlong funded residency for a Bay Area painter. She has lived and worked in Oakland for the past eight years.

After the exhibit, White is planning to explore Roswell and its surrounding area more before returning to Oakland. To follow White’s career and see her work, visit catewhite.com, or her blog at mentaloutletstore.com.

White also welcomes new friends on Facebook at cate.white.14 and Instagram.

White’s exhibit opening will be at the Roswell Museum and Art Center on July 29 with a free lecture by the artist at 5:30 p.m., followed by a viewing in the gallery. For more information on the show, visit roswellmuseum. org.

Cate White’s art has meaning and sparkles.

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Continued from page 11 as a white passenger van pulls up next to us. I smile and get into the van.

8 a.m.

When I arrive on set the director greets me with a smile. It’s a camera rehearsal. I meet the other actors in the scene and we listen intently as the director and director of photography go over blocking (Blocking a scene is simply working out the details of an actor’s moves in relation to the camera). After some instructions and a few run throughs, it’s time for me to head back to base camp and change into my outfit. Hopping into the white passenger van, once again, I’m delivered back to my trailer.

8:40 a.m.

I’m advised to quickly change because the director could call for me at any minute. I agree, shut the door and begin to change. Once in my outfit I decide to go over my lines a few more times. It helps with the transformation into my character.

Every actor is different, but this seems to work for me. I read the lines a few more times. I’m ready.

I lie down, close my eyes and try to slip into the darkness. I’m tired. I hear a thud against my door and another one. Someone is knocking. It must be Urban Outfitter letting me know it’s time to head to set. I quickly gather my things and open the door. To my surprise it’s not Urban Outfitter, it’s the starry-eyed maid. Why is she here? My trailer isn’t anywhere near the extras’ tent. I smile and say hello. She smiles back and asks, “Is it ok if I keep my clothes in here? I don’t trust anyone in the extras’ tent.“ The character I’ve been transforming into breaks and I become confused. “What?

Why? This is totally against protocol. You want to keep your clothes in my trailer? I don’t know you.

What makes you think I trust you!” These were all the questions that were flowing through my mind like water from a broken dam escaping and crashing against the city houses below. What do I do?

I said, “sure.” She gives me a hug, barges into my trailer and lays her clothes on my makeshift sweater pillow. Turning towards the door she looks me straight in the eyes and says, “Thank you. I’ll get them later tonight.” The maid walks out just as Urban Outfitter appears from nowhere. “What was she doing here?” Urban Outfitter asks. I reply in a perplexed tone, “She asked if she could keep her clothes in my trailer. Urban Outfitters eyes about pop out of his head, “I’m so sorry! Are her clothes in here?” I point to the pile of threads on top of my sweater. He moves past me and quickly tucks them under his shoulder. He appologizes one more time before he lets me know it’s time to go to set.

9 a.m.

I arrive on set and we are right on schedule.

It’s actually the first time in three days since this film started. The scene moves right along. No hiccups and no lines dropped. Even with the director deciding to make a few changes to the lighting, nothing seems to veer. We are a well-oiled machine; pumping through dialoged and camera

setups as natural as the green grass grows. We are in tune with our characters; physically, emotionally and most important, mentally. The outside world no longer exists. To us this is real. The story is real.

The scenario is real. Outside the lights, yes there are people staring, lights shining and cameras rolling but to us inside the lights, we are free. We are in that moment. This is what I live for. This is why I do what I do. Why we do what we do.

Noon It’s lunch. Lunch happens six hours after call time.

It’s the midway point of the day. You see, a film day is 12 hours. Not eight. If you only get to work eight hours and are IATSI, you’re probably complaining about it. That’s four hours of overtime you could be making. I walk in and go straight to the front of the line. This is the part that’s a little tough for me.

I feel so spoiled. Talent is supposed to eat first so that they can prepare for the next scene. I’ve never been on a set where an actor actually threw a fit not getting to go first. As a matter of fact, most actors just get in line like everyone else.

I make my way to the catering tent. It’s a huge white tent that’s big enough for the whole crew to sit and eat. As I’m entering I notice a new set of pedestrians standing across the street searching for a movie star. I wave, still nothing. Shaking my head, I smile and enter the tent. The caterer has prepared steak and chicken today. The table is set up like a buffet. Salad makings, potatoes, fries, cakes, cookies and of course the steaks and chicken. It looks delicious. I put a few cookies on my tray and turn towards the tables. I always try to sit by myself. Not because I’m antisocial but because I really don’t know anyone and it’s hard for me to strike up a conversation. Today is different though.

The director sees me and waves me over. I sit with the director and a few of the other actors. We eat and go over the next few scenes. He tells me I’m doing a great job and to continue doing great work.

I smile and tell him thanks.

After lunch I head back to my trailer to catch up on some sleep and to change my wardrobe. I check my phone and see I have a voicemail from my agent. I check it and apparently I have an audition in the morning before coming to set. I yawn and lay back. Time to nap.

For the next four hours I’m in my trailer. Waiting for Urban Outfitter to come and invite me to set. Passing time by sitting on the trailer steps I place my earphones in and let the music blare. I start thinking about the days when I dreamt about this moment. The days of when I would come home from school, put my video camera on a tripod and force my cousin to make funny movies. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would be here. On a real movie set making real money.

Even when I left for California, there was a part of me that didn’t think I could do it but here I was. Sitting on the steps of my own personal trailer. At this moment, even If I was to never land another role, I landed this one and I’m happy. I accomplished what I set out to do. No one can take this away from me.

Urban Outfitter runs up and invites me to set.

5 p.m.

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I arrive on set right as the Martini shot is called out. Martini is a term used to let the crew know this is the last shot of the day. We are all smiles.

Urban Outfitter comes running in with waters for everyone. I decline as I already had one. I strike up a conversation with one of the camera operators.

His name is Alec. A few people call him Zander as his full name is Alexander. Nicknames are very common on sets. Actually more like mandatory. I believe it’s because there are so many union brothers that the only way people can remember you is by your nickname. When I was IATSI (yes, I started out behind the scenes) my nickname was Crash. I know it sounds like a cool nickname but it actually wasn’t. Primarily for the reason of how I got it.

I crashed a moped. Yes, a tiny little scooter. Now that I look back, Crash wasn’t that bad considering I could have been called Scooter. “Pictures up!” the first AD yells. It’s time to go back to work.

6 p.m.

Leaving my trailer, Urban Outfitter gives me a smile and a wave. “See you tomorrow” he yells. I wave back and turn one last time to see the makeshift label on the trailer door: Manuelo. Taking in a deep breath I fight back the tears. Only 19 more days left on this picture.

When I turn around a young boy about the age of 5 is standing across the street holding his mom’s hand. The young boy begins pulling on his mom’s shirt as he points at me. I graciously smile and wave. He starts waving back vigorously then jumps into his mom’s arm giving her a huge lung-collapsing hug. Tears begin to run down my cheek, not because he waved back believing I was a movie star. No, my tears run because he just learned that anything can happen. Anything!

Wood has been in the film industry for 12 years.

He has been working in New Mexico as an actor and local IATSI 480.

History

Ash Upson’s Letters From Roswell’s Past — Part I

By John Le May

T

he details of Roswell’s founding and early days are known to us thanks in large part to one man: Ash Upson. Though demonized today as the first man to lead us astray on the subject of William H. Bonney with his and Pat Garrett’s largely fictitious book, “The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid,” Upson is ironically the main reliable source for everything we know about Roswell’s founding.

Take for instance these two quotes from Roswell historian Maurice G. Fulton. “Put not your faith in Ash Upson. He’s a deceiving cuss,” said Fulton to a fellow researcher who was using Upson as a source of information on the Kid. Conversely, in the introduction to his booklet “Roswell in its Early Years,” he had this to say of Upson, “The sketch that follows makes heavy levies upon the letters of Ash Upson for details regarding Roswell’s

early years. This happy drifter of the Old West, as Marshal Ashmun Upson might be called, sojourned for several years in Roswell. Fortunately he was endowed with a desire to write about what was happening in and around Roswell. Sometimes he sent a news item to one of the eastern newspapers, but generally he put his impressions of the section in which he was living into letters that he wrote to relatives in Connecticut. His was a facile pen, which sometimes betrayed him into writing with an eye more to effect than literal truth. At any rate the handful of them that have been preserved contain passages that are helpful in throwing light on what was happening in the Pecos Valley and adjacent sections especially during the uproar and confusion known as the Lincoln County War. Honor should go to “Uncle Ash” as one of the earliest to attempt the pres-

ervation of some of the incidents and experiences that were his in this region.”

The bulk of what we know of Roswell’s history, and that of its founder, Van C. Smith, comes from this letter written

by Upson to his father in August 1876 from Roswell after Upson first arrived: Dear Father: — Your letter of late was duly received. You will see by the date that I have again changed my base. The causes which brought me here were the following ... John S. Chisum, the cattle king, of which I wrote to you, wanted me to survey 320 acres of land for him, four miles from here, where his store is. He went to Arizona some six weeks ago, with two large herds of cattle—some 4,000 or 5,000 head, and is daily expected back. He stopped at Mrs. Casey’s as he went away, and told me to come down at any time and survey his land. So some

three weeks ago I came down. I only had a compass and a chain. I could not find any monuments on the land, and will have to produce a transit from Fort Stanton.

The place, Roswell, is only four miles from Chisum’s principal ranch, and there is no one living here except for F.G. Christie, the acting Deputy postmaster. He is an old California miner, and is very dissatisfied here— all alone and making nothing except for a small salary for looking out for the property. Mr. Christie urgently requested me to remain with him and to promise to accept the postmaster’s position with the prerequisites, etc.

I consented to stay for the present. Have been here two weeks. Christie has written to Van C. Smith, who owns the place and lives in Santa Fe, to find out what he says in the manner.

Van C. Smith is a gambler of what is called the superior class. That

Photo of Ash Upson courtesy of the Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico Archives.

is, he is looked upon as an honorable man, who can step into the store of a merchant and borrow a few hundreds whenever he chooses; if he is dealing faro and a greenhorn bets on his game, Van will tell him honestly when he wins or loses—in short will not cheat at his game.

He is a friend of mine to such an extent that he would not let me bet at his game if he wanted me to (which I don’t) saying, ‘Ash, unless you are going to follow gambling as a profession, let it alone altogether. I don’t want your money.’

To

be continued

Woman

Continued from Page 5 about the process. Comics are not as widely known in the impoverished, illiterate communities. Specialists work with the comic artists to be appealing and significant for the culture. Sometimes it has to be simplified because complex speech would confuse. It is not dumbing down, but a different type of expression,” Pascal said.

The modern image of the woman in the U.S. has been disappointing in the recent decades. Violence against women is accepted, such as in video games and fantasy TV shows that glorify abuse, while in the real world distorted female images and myths define who a woman should be.

Roswell’s history has been formed by strong women, such as the founding women of Roswell who made sure that books were available and who opened the first library in 1906. Still, Andrew Carnegie did not want to work with the group of women. These women did not take “no” for an answer. In 100 years history might add Pascal to one of these founding women and her endeavors to encourage girls to become strong women.

“Expectation of women needs to change,” said Pascal.

For more of Pascal’s art and work, visit tiffany-pascal.com.

Selfportrait by Tiffany Pascal

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UFOlogy

UFOs In Film: Entertainment Or Public Conditioning?

Looking Up

D

uring the recent Roswell UFO Festival weekend, the book signing table at which my wife Mollie and I sat in the UFO Museum (when I wasn’t lecturing) was only a few feet away from what is clearly one of the museum’s most popular exhibits, namely the replica of the giant robot Gort from the classic 1951 sci-fi movie “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”

This brought back a lot of memories and reflections, because I saw that movie, at the age of nine, when it first came out, and it was one

By Donald Burleson

of the reasons I ended up having a lifelong interest in UFOs, especially as I had actually already seen one myself in 1947, when I was five.

The movie industry has made much of UFOs over the years.

The year 1951 also saw “The Thing from Another World.” In 1953, only two years after the movies just mentioned, we had the films “It Came from Outer Space” and “Invaders from Mars.”

These movies appeared around the time of a flurry of UFO sightings, including the Lubbock lights episode of August 1951, the Tremonton,

Utah sighting of July 1952, and the Washington National Airport sightings later that summer, which produced radar tracks.

Also in 1953, we had the original filming of “The War of the Worlds” from the H. G. Wells novel, later re-filmed a number of times, and then “Earth vs. the Flying Saucers” in 1956, clearly influenced by the Washington sightings of July and August of 1952.

Subsequently of course a great many other flying saucer movies have appeared, including the 1977 classic “Close

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Encounters of the Third Kind,” the 1994 film “Roswell,” and “Independence Day” (1996).

It’s natural to wonder if the public’s interest in the UFO phenomenon prompted the making of flying saucer films, or if those films fueled the public’s interest. I think it has been a little of both.

A more somber thought, however, one that has long been entertained by UFO researchers, is that the government, anticipating that someday its secret information might somehow become known, has been con-

ditioning the public for those revelations by encouraging (possibly even quietly funding) the making of movies about flying saucers and the alien creatures who fly them. Their fear may have been (much exaggerated in my view, if so) that people might panic if they learned, too suddenly at least, that we have been visited by creatures from the Great Outside. Actually I’m inclined to think that most people nowadays wouldn’t be terribly surprised to hear that. What would be more surprising is the government’s admitting

it!

In any case I once submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to the CIA asking them if they had (as has long been rumored) partially funded the 1951 filming of “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” When they replied, they said they could “neither confirm nor deny” that they were involved with the movie.

Wouldn’t it have been just as easy for them simply to say “No?”