What's Going On! Events / Announcements
ALBUQUERQUE Feb. 1, 5:30-7:30 pm Green Drinks Hotel Andaluz
NM Green Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly networking event. info@nmgreenchamber.com, www.nmgreenchamber.com
Feb. 2, 7 pm Protecting NM: Elevating Community Rights Above Corporate Rights UNM Student Union Bldg.
A presentation by Thomas Linzey, senior counsel for the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund. Info: 575.666.2529, drillingmoracounty@gmail.com or visit drillingmoracounty.blogspot.com
Feb. 3, 17, 7:30-11 am Urban Shaman: Gathering the Healers of Albuquerque
A group for shamanic practitioners and healers of all varieties. Patricio Domínguez offers ceremony and teachings to support higher consciousness for healing. www.theCNTK.org
Feb. 4, 9 am-4 pm Intro to Sustainable Green Business Practices CNM Workforce Training Center 5600 Eagle Rock Ave. NE
What does it mean to be sustainable in today’s competitive, resource limited environment? Discover green business winners and the operational, marketing, human resource and lean operational strategies that are working. Explore green values that are turning gold. workforce@cnm.edu, 505.224.5200
Feb. 5, 2-3:30 pm Poetry Reading and Art Exhibition Domenici Education Center, Natl. Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St. SW
Performances by NM foster care youth and NM CYFD youth poets and mentors. Artist-to-Artist Program with Littleglobe, Inc. Info: valerie@littleglobe.org
Feb. 6-11 Holistic Management in Practice Training
With instructor Kirk Gadzia of Resource Management Services. First 3 days are an introductory training. The following 3 days are an advanced session. Participants will work through case studies detailing financial, grazing and land planning. Learn to make better decisions on behalf of your financial, land and people resources. http://www.rmsgadzia.com/ Services/2012 HMCInformation.html
Feb. 10, 5-10 pm; - Feb. 11, 9-5 pm All About Water Films & Conversation South Broadway Cultural Center 1025 Broadway Blvd. SW
Screening of award-winning films with ex-
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pert panelists to discuss water and related issues in the Southwest, New Mexico and Albuquerque. Free admission. (See story, page 15) sselbin@hotmail.com, Detailed schedule: www.cabq.gov/sbcc
Radnovich, Ryan Daniell, Richard Perce, Cheryl Kent, Mark Brotten and many more. Raffle drawings. Free and open to the public. Parking: $5. Sponsored by the Xeriscape Council of NM. www.xeriscapenm.com
Feb. 15-16 American Rainwater Catchment Systems Assn. Accredited Professional Workshop NM State University ABQ Center
March 9-10, 8 pm Dancing Earth Disney Center for the Performing Arts, NHCC, 1701 4th St. SW
Open to the public and industry professionals. Accredited level 200 level class. $625. Scholarships available (www.greenjobs. state.nm.us/sespEligb.html) 505.577.8899, Registration: www.arcsa.org
Feb. 11-12 or 18-19 Pine Needle Basket Weaving Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12th St. NW
With Mary Lou Olivas (Ysleta del Sur) $60. www.indianpueblos.org, 1.888.855.7902
Feb. 16, March 1, 12:30 pm Yoga & Urban Gardening
Rainbow Warriors, a 4-year educational program offering a holistic approach. Sessions include traditional farming and gardening, aquaponics, natural building, nutrition and more. Collaborations with students to develop gardens and curriculums at educational facilities. 505.382.5275
Feb. 17-18, 7:30 am-5 pm NM Organic Farming Conference Marriott Pyramid North 5151 San Francisco Rd. NE
The Southwest’s premiere conference on organic/sustainable agriculture. Over 30 sessions taught by organic producers and experts on crops, livestock, weed & pest management, market gardening, farm support. Registration for one day: $60; two days: $100. Presented by Farm to Table, NM Dept. of Agriculture, NMSU Cooperative Ext. Service. Info: 505.473.1004, ext. 10 or 505.889.9921. www.farmtotablenm.org
Feb. 18-19 Albuquerque Home Expo State Fairgrounds on Central Ave. (see ad on page 2)
Feb. 23-24 17th Water Conservation Conference Crown Plaza Hotel 1901 University Blvd. NE.
“Collaboration for New Solutions” Integrated Architecture, Community Organization, New Technologies, Adaptive Agriculture, Urban Forest, Landscape Ecology, Sustainable Sites. Speakers include William DeBuys, David Gutzler, Ph.D., Karlis Viceps, Nate Downey, Miguel Santistévan, Stephen W. Kress, Kathleen Wolf, Ph.D. and many others. Registration: $200, $100 students. http://www.xeriscapenm.com
Feb. 25, 9 am-5 pm; Feb. 26, 10 am-4 pm Xeriscape Expo Manuel Luján Building, Expo NM
Over 200 exhibitors and 18 speakers. Sessions on drip irrigation, appropriate plant selection, xeriscape principles, soil and more. Speakers include Judith Philips, Nate Downey, George
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“Nights of Stars-Moon-Water” - Awardwinning international indigenous contemporary ensemble. 12 dancers, musicians, plus songstress Sina Soul, performers from SF Indian School Spoken Word Team and special guests. Tickets: $15-$25 at NHCC box office or through www.nhcccnm.org
Daily Degrees of Change: NM’s Climate Forecast NM Museum of Natural History & Science 1801 Mountain Rd. NW
With a focus on NM and the SW, this exhibit reveals current and predicted impacts on humans, landscapes and ecosystems. Tickets: $7, $6, $4. Info: www.nmnaturalhistory.org, 505.841.2800
Student Interns for Ag Project
The nonprofit Center for Natural and Traditional Knowledge is looking for student interns interested in a hands-on urban agriculture project. Chale@theCNTK.org, 505.382.5275
SANTA FE
Through March 27 Business Assistance Classes for Artists SF Community Gallery, SF Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy
A series of evening classes and one-on-one consultations by appointment for artists, artisans and craftsmen interested in working with the Creative Tourism program. Offered by the city of SF Arts Commission and SF Creative Tourism. 608.792.5746, RSVP: www.santafecreativetourism@gmail.com
Feb. 4, 9 am-4:30 pm American Rainwater Catchment Systems Assn. Workshop Genoveva Chavez Community Center
Accredited level 100 class. $35 includes lunch. Vendor open house 1-5 pm. 505.577.8899, doug@harvesth2o.com, To register: www.arcsa.org
Feb. 4, 3 pm A 20-Year Perspective on Monogolia Tipton Hall, SF University of Art & Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr.
Speakers: Dr. Candace Kaye and Captain Barry N. Kaye. Presented by the SF Council on Intl. Relations. $15 members/$20 nonmembers. 505.982.4931, cir@newmexico.com
Feb. 9, 6-8 pm Santa Fe Girls’ School Open House 310 W. Zia Rd.
6th, 7th and 8th grade girls can discover the benefits of a single-gender educational experience. 575.613.0536, SantaFeGirlsSchool.org
Feb. 9, 7 pm Split Estate Screening Center for Contemporary Arts 1050 Old Pecos Tr.
Emmy-winning film looks at what happens when oil companies own minerals underneath homes and private surface property. Discussion moderated by director/producer Debra Anderson. Bioneers’“Walk in Beauty,” a short film about Navajo renewable energy potential will be screened first. Presented by New Energy Economy 505.989.7262
Feb. 9, 7 pm MountainFilm On Tour Lensic Performing Arts Center
A mix of films from mountain sports to amazing wild places. Be inspired, informed and challenged. Hosted by WildEarth Guardians. $15. 505.988.9126, ext. 0
Feb. 11, 6 pm Thrive: What on Earth Will It Take? Performance Space, La Tienda 7 Caliente Road, Eldorado
Creative discussion after screening of acclaimed film. Free.
Feb. 11, 8 pm Songs of Peace & Justice UUCSF, corner of Galisteo & Barcelona
Charlie King and Karen Brandowo have received kudos from Pete Seeger and Tom Paxton. Suggested donation: $10.
Feb. 13, 6 pm Acting Together on the World Stage Tipton Hall, SF University of Art & Design
A documentary film and panel discussion. Courageous and creative artists and peacebuilders working in conflict zones. Presented by Theatre Without Borders and the SF Art Institute. $10/$5. http://sfaiblog. org/2012/01/20/acting-together/
Feb. 16, 6-8 pm Reiki Healing Circle Studio 11, 705 E. Alameda
Led by Wendy Jordan. Open to anyone with Reiki training. $8 donation. RSVP: 505.466.3040, www.JoyousJournies.com
Feb. 18, 10 am-4 pm Gardening 101 Center for Spiritual Living 505 Cam. de los Márquez
The basics of gardening in Santa Fe. SF Master Gardener course for beginning and new to SF gardeners. $40. Details, registration: 505.471.4711, www.sfmga.org
Feb. 18, 2 pm Forks Over Knives Screening Southside Library Community Rm., 6500 Jaguar Drive Documentary examines possibility of controlling and even reversing degenerative diseases and weight loss by making plant-based food choices. Discussion and snacks follow. Meetup.com/Santa-Fe-Veg
Feb. 23, 6:30-9 pm Inviting New Insight Academy for the Love of Learning 133 Seton Village Rd., Seton Village
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