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• MAY 8 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR ALLURADERM MD MED SPA


Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as we have a ribbon cutting ceremony for the AlluraDerm MD Med Spa on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 5:30 pm. They are located at 9501 Paseo del Norte NE Ste. B. For more information about the company, please visit their website at www.alluraderm.com.

 

 

May 8 - SEMINAR ON BUILDING AND HOME-REMODELING

 

Welcome to the world of do-it-yourself building and remodeling! f you're like most of our clients, you love the idea of saving 20 to 100 thousand dollars by managing your own construction project. We would like to show you how to get the exact home you want and the satisfaction that comes with doing it yourself. UBuildIt is offering a free seminar on Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 p.m. Seating is limited, so please call 345-7733 if you have questions or to make your reservation.

 

 

May 8 - 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATE FORUM

 

Interested in health care issues such as: Medicare; SCHIP; cost of pharmaceuticals; cost of health care; expanding health care coverage and other federal health care issues?  Come hear the candidates from the Republican and Democratic Parties discuss their positions on these and other important health care issues. Thursday, May 8th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the First Unitarian Church (Social Hall) located at 3701 Carlisle Blvd.  The candidates will take written questions from the audience Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Albuquerque - Bernalillo County and Health Action New Mexico. For more information call 505-884-8441 or 505-867-1095 or visit www.healthactionnm.org.

 

 

May 8-9 - SANTA FE TRUST SCHOOL

 

Santa Fe Trust, Inc. is excited to announce that we will be conducting our 2008 Santa Fe Trust School on May 8th and 9th in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico. This intensive two day program will feature a highly respected and credentialed faculty that will provide technical training on estate and financial planning techniques using various types of trusts and the practical techniques for marketing trust planning, implementation and investment services to clients and prospective clients.The school is intended for all types of financial advisors & trust related professionals including but not limited to; registered investment advisors, broker/dealers, financial planners, insurance professionals, Certified Public Accountants and legal professionals. You will leave with the education and marketing tools necessary to help you expand your business revenues from clients who need and desire to implement personal and charitable trusts. The school has qualified for continuing education (CE) credits in the past and will file for CE credits again this year. To learn more details about this year’s school, please e-mail Bob Oehlschlager at bob@santafetrust.com or David Barfield at davidb@santafetrust.com or call Bob or David at (888) 984-2775. Enroll now! Space is limited to the first 50 attendees.

 

· MAY 9 – AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'

 

San Felipe's Casino Hollywood presents Ain’t Misbehavin’! This musical comedy reflects the life and times of 1930s Harlem when Manhattan nightclubs like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom were playgrounds of high society and Lenox Avenue dives were filled with piano players banging out the new beat known as swing!

Show Times:
Friday & Saturdays 8:15pm
Sunday Matinee 2:15pm

Tickets available for $20 at the Welcome Center or charge by phone at 867-6700 ext. 233 or 1-877-PLAY-2-WIN.

 

 

• MAY 10 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR ABI K BOUTIQUE


Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as we have a grand opening ribbon cutting for Abi K Boutique on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 11:00 am. They are located at 328 San Felipe NW. There will be a celebration all day until 6:00 pm with drawings for free jewelry and gift certificates!
 

 

· MAY 10 – AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'

 

San Felipe's Casino Hollywood presents Ain’t Misbehavin’! This musical comedy reflects the life and times of 1930s Harlem when Manhattan nightclubs like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom were playgrounds of high society and Lenox Avenue dives were filled with piano players banging out the new beat known as swing!

Show Times:
Friday & Saturdays 8:15pm
Sunday Matinee 2:15pm

Tickets available for $20 at the Welcome Center or charge by phone at 867-6700 ext. 233 or 1-877-PLAY-2-WIN.

 

 

· MAY 11 – AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'

 

San Felipe's Casino Hollywood presents Ain’t Misbehavin’! This musical comedy reflects the life and times of 1930s Harlem when Manhattan nightclubs like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom were playgrounds of high society and Lenox Avenue dives were filled with piano players banging out the new beat known as swing!

Show Times:
Friday & Saturdays 8:15pm
Sunday Matinee 2:15pm

Tickets available for $20 at the Welcome Center or charge by phone at 867-6700 ext. 233 or 1-877-PLAY-2-WIN.

 

 

· MAY 12 – STAMP OUT HUNGER DAY FOOD DRIVE

 

What better way to help fight hunger for others and yourself. Sweet Blessings along with the Road Runner Food Bank will hold a food drive on Monday, May 12th in honor of Stamp Out Hunger Day. Bring in your donations of nonperishable foods and receive a $1 off your bill that day for every 5 items. Bring in 35 items or more and receive a $10 gift card to Sweet Blessings to be used that day or any other time in the future. All goods will go directly to the Road Runner Food Bank. High gas prices and a tough economy is taking its toll on everyone's back pocket, including the Road Runner Food Bank, making it more difficult to keep up with demand. Sweet Blessings wants to bring awareness to our local community that there is always a need to fill. Please help by bringing in your donation on Monday, May 12th during business hours: 7am - 6pm at 417 Tramway Blvd. NE, just north of I-40.
 

· MAY 12 – WINGS FOR L.I.F.E. EVENT

 

FREE – Join Wings for L.I.F.E. Helping Youth & Families Heights Boys & Girls Club on Monday, May 12, 2008 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm for “18 Years After Incarceration - How I’ve made It” presented by Darlene Jones. The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication.  Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun!  Don’t miss it. PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts for kids. PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly. We are located at 3333 Truman, 1 block W. of San Mateo, between Candelaria & Comanche.Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs. Bring the WHOLE family!  Volunteers of all ages are needed!

 

 

• MAY 13 – THUNDERBIRDS AWARDS LUNCHEON


Join Sandia National Laboratories for the 14th Annual Thunderbirds Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13, 2007 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 1000 Woodward Pl. NE. The Thunderbird Awards are awarded to 21 graduating high school seniors who have overcome major obstacles in their quest to achieve a high school diploma. RSVP by April 30 to 505-845-2227.

 

• MAY 13 – SANJEVANI OPEN HOUSE


Sanjevani Integrative Medicine Health & Lifestyle Center invites you to our OPEN HOUSE from 9:00 AM to 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 13th to introduce you to our newest team members - Judy Allen, CNP and Rolando Hall, DOM. Judy Allen, a certified nurse practitioner, specializes in hormone and metabolic balancing for both women and men. She is currently scheduling appointments for Tuesday afternoons. Rolando Hall, Doctor of Oriental Medicine specializes in acupuncture, auricular therapy for smoking cessation and weight loss as well as injection therapy for pain management and aesthetics (mesotherapy). Dr. Hall is available by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.We will be serving refreshments and snacks. Free BIA (Body Impedance Analysis) will be offered ($40 Value). Enter our drawing to win free Ayurvedic massages and Epicuren facials. Also, look for the SolaJet Drywave massage van parked in front of our store. Mitch Barney will be giving free massage demos all day. We look forward to seeing you on May 13th! For more information about Judy and Rolando, or directions to Sanjevani, please visit our website at www.sanjevani.net or call 505-821-6300

 

May 14 - 15 - TVC NEW MEXICO EQUITY CAPITAL SYMPOSIUM

 

For the past fourteen years the New Mexico Equity Capital Symposium has served as a vehicle to connect growing or expanding technology companies with investment opportunities. Historically, one in three of the presenting companies at the New Mexico Equity Capital Symposium have been funded. TVC has developed a successful model to connect inventors, entrepreneurs and equity investors that creates companies and takes laboratory inventions to the marketplace. Join us for the 15th New Mexico Equity Capital Symposium that will be held May 14 & 15,  2008 at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque, New Mexico.   Please visit www.techventures.org for more information.

 

 

May 15 -  4TH ANNUAL N.M. FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE

 

The four-day event, May 15-18, 2008 offers local directors a chance to have their short or feature-length work shown publicly on the big screen at the Guild Cinema, located at 3405 Central Avenue, NE in Albuquerque. All screenings are free to the public and a full schedule of events will be posted at www.nmfilm.com or call the Guild at 505-255-1848. A

 

And, please join the New Mexico Film Office for an opening night/meet the filmmakers reception on Thursday, May 15th 6pm – 7 pm at Laru/Café Cubano located at 3413 Central Avenue, NE in Albuquerque.

 

 

May 15 -  BILLY CURRINGTON AT INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS

 

Success has carried country singer / songwriter Billy Currington far away from is beloved Georgia hometown of Rincon, but he remains the same simple man shaped by his upbringing in this small Southern town. Currington burst onto the scene with his eponymous debut which contained the Top 10 hit "Walk a Little Straighter" and the fun Top 5 smash "I Got a Feelin". He will be at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino on Thursday, May 15th at 8:00 pm. Tickets on sale now ... visit Ticketmaster on-line or call (888) 324-0348 for more information. Must be 18 years of age or older in order to attend. For more information about the Inn of the Mountain Gods, please visit www.innofthemountaingods.com.

 

 

May 16 - EXPLORA ADULT NIGHT

 

Join Explora for our adults only event. You must be 18 and over to experience and explore 250 exhibit activities without the children. Admission is $7.00 for adults or $5.00 for seniors. Free for Explora members. We are located at 1701 Mountain Rd. NW. For more information, please call us at 505-224-8323.

 

 

May 16 - SCOTTSDALE VILLAGE SUMMER STROLL

 

Please join members Massage Away, Willow Creek – A Country Attic, Poquito de Todo and Annapolis Tea Company (located in Scottsdale Village at 3701 Eubank NE) for A Summer Stroll on Friday May 16th from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Enjoy Live Bands, Sidewalk Sales, Giveaways, Food & Fun -- Everything from Chair Massages to Fashion Shows. You won't want to miss the great sounds of ParaDocs, a fun variety band, who will play at our May 16th Summer Stroll!

 

May 16 -  4TH ANNUAL N.M. FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE

 

The four-day event, May 15-18, 2008 offers local directors a chance to have their short or feature-length work shown publicly on the big screen at the Guild Cinema, located at 3405 Central Avenue, NE in Albuquerque. All screenings are free to the public and a full schedule of events will be posted at www.nmfilm.com or call the Guild at 505-255-1848.

 

 

• MAY 17 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE SMOKEHOUSE BBQ


Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as we have a grand opening ribbon cutting for the Smokehouse BBQ on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 1:00 pm. They are located at 4000 Barbara Loop in Rio Rancho. For more information, please visit their website at www.smokehouse-rr.com.


 

May 17 - WINGS FOR L.I.F.E. VOLUNTEER DAY EVENT

 

FREE – Join Wings for L.I.F.E. Helping Youth & Families Old Town Boys & Girls Club at 501 Main St. (Rio Grande & Mountain Road) on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm for “Volunteer Day at the Boys & Girl’s Club.” The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication.  Each night we'll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun!  Don't miss it. PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs. Bring the WHOLE family! Volunteers of all ages are needed!

 

 

May 17 -  4TH ANNUAL N.M. FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE

 

The four-day event, May 15-18, 2008 offers local directors a chance to have their short or feature-length work shown publicly on the big screen at the Guild Cinema, located at 3405 Central Avenue, NE in Albuquerque. All screenings are free to the public and a full schedule of events will be posted at www.nmfilm.com or call the Guild at 505-255-1848.

 

 

May 18 -  4TH ANNUAL N.M. FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE

 

The four-day event, May 15-18, 2008 offers local directors a chance to have their short or feature-length work shown publicly on the big screen at the Guild Cinema, located at 3405 Central Avenue, NE in Albuquerque. All screenings are free to the public and a full schedule of events will be posted at www.nmfilm.com or call the Guild at 505-255-1848.

 

 

May 21 - UNM SPRING VENDOR FAIR

 

The Spring Vendor Fair, hosted by the UNM purchasing department, is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, in the Student Union Building Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair allows participants networking opportunities to create new business opportunities and strengthen existing business relationships within the UNM community. It also helps to provide small and disadvantaged businesses a greater opportunity to compete fairly and equally in the market. University purchasing agents, staff and faculty will be attending the fair to learn about the products and services area businesses can provide. The business participation fee is $60, which includes a booth consisting of a 6’ skirted table, 8’ background curtain, two chairs, one line identification sign (35 letters) and one parking pass. Interested participants are encouraged to register early. For more information contact Carla D. Martinez at 277-1735 or via e-mail at carlad@unm.edu.

 

 

May 21 - INTEL LECTURE

 

The Albuquerque International Association and Center for International Studies invite you to a luncheon called “INTEL: 40 Years of Changing the World” on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Savoy Bar & Grill located at 10601 Montgomery Blvd NE. Intel’s co-founder Gordon Moore was a visionary. In 1965, his prediction, popularly known as Moore's Law, stated that the number of transistors on a chip will double about every two years. And Intel has kept that pace for 40 years. Today, Intel continues to help move the industry and change the world – New Mexicans are building some of the most complex devices known to man. Find out how Intel’s innovations have changed the way we live and work, and what to expect moving forward. Jami Grindatto, Corporate Affairs Manager, Intel New Mexico will present.

Cost: AIA Members: $26; Non-Members: $30

Please mail your check payable to Albuquerque International Association to AIA, PO Box 92995, Albuquerque, NM 87199 by May 17, 2008.

For more information please visit www.abqinternational.org

 

May 21 - MAJOR GIFTS - FREE SEMINAR

 

On Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, attend a free event "Major Gifts - Finding the Perfect Donors" to learn a tested system to identify and cultivate donors who love your mission—donors who will give for operations, capital, and endowment. Find out how to grow your organization’s visibility in the community and engage your board in the fundraising process without requiring that they ask for money. This entry level workshop is designed for board members, executive directors, CEOs, and fund development professionals. By the end of this seminar you will have the fundamentals to embark on the path to sustainability and grow your major gifts programs year after year.The event will take place at the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails located at 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE. To register: Go to http://sforce.benevon.com/intros/southwest.htm and fill out the registration form. RSVP Required! Space is Limited. Questions: Contact Jan Slack at 206-709-9400 ext. 131 or jan.slack@benevon.com.

 

 

May 22 - PROFILE YOUR BUSINESS WORKSHOP

 

Quality New Mexico will present a workshop, “Profile Your Business/Organization” on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 9am to 4pm.  Attendees will take away an actual abstract of their profile, identify what is relevant and important for future success, understand the uniqueness of the organization to evaluate and make improvements. Attendees will also learn about a performance improvement management system and how to focus on customer needs for bottom-line results. An Organizational Profile becomes an organization’s résumé and is useful for planning, marketing, employee orientation and handbooks, and for communication to customers, stakeholders, partners, and suppliers. When completed an organization will have identified what is relevant and important for future success and understand the context of their business or organization. The cost is $35 with lunch and refreshments. Register online at www.qualitynewmexico.org.

 

 

May 22 - CORPORATE HEROES AWARDS

 

Join New Mexico Business Weekly, along with sponsor Moss Adams LLP, in honoring New Mexico’s most dedicated employee-volunteers at the first annual Corporate Heroes awards! Celebrate this year’s honorees and hear of their heroic efforts in the community at a networking event at Sunrise Bank at 219 Central Ave. SW on May 22, 2008 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm and be the first to congratulate these inspiring individuals. The cost is $40 per person. To register, go to http://albuquerque.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/event/

 

 

May 23 - 26 - MESCALERO APACHE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

 

Plan ahead now for this great third Annual Mescalero Apache Arts & Crafts extravaganza! It all takes place this Memorial Day Weekend at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino! The Mescalero Apache are truly inspired artisans and their work will be on display and available for purchase featuring a variety artists and mediums. It all takes place on May 23rd through May 26th. Click right here for show hours and additional contact information. You don’t want to miss this show!

 

 

May 30 - SALSA UNDER THE STARS

 

The place for enjoying the hottest Salsa dance music at the coolest dance spot in Albuquerque: Friday nights at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater – 2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque; 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All concerts occur rain or shine. Families are welcome and Children Under 12 are Free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.

FRIDAY, MAY 30
Chino Espinoza y los Dueňos Del Son

Tickets for this evening's concert are: $15, $12 & $10
For event & ticket info, call 255-9798 or visit the New Mexico Jazz Workshop website at www.nmjazz.org

 

 

May 31 - JAZZ & BLUES UNDER THE STARS

 

Saturday nights at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater – 2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque; 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All concerts occur rain or shine. Admission : $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (65+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. Families are welcome and Children Under 12 are Free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.

SATURDAY, MAY 31 FIDELITY INVESTMENTS NIGHT
Big Band Extravaganza featuring The Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra
Directed by Bobby Shew, featuring the vocals of Hillary Smith
Plus The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Honor Jazz Bands
 

For event & ticket info, call 255-9798 or visit the New Mexico Jazz Workshop website at www.nmjazz.org

 

 

• JUNE 5 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR MADELEINE’S PLACE


Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as we have a ribbon cutting for Madeleine’s Place on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 5:30 pm. They are located at 3824 Corrales Rd in Corrales. For more information about them, please visit their website at www.madeleinesplacenm.com

 

 

• JUNE 6 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE NOB HILL GALLERY


Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as we have a ribbon cutting for the Nob Hill Gallery on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 5:30 pm. The Nob Hill Gallery, located at 7400 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste. 19, in the Mossman Center, is celebrating its 6th Anniversary from 5:00-8:30 p.m. The event is taking place during the First Friday ArtsCrawl, and all Gallery member artists will be featured. Refreshments and wine will be served to the guests. www.nobhillartgallery.com


 

• JUNE 7 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR ARTISTIC UPHOLSTERY


Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as we have a ribbon cutting to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Artistic Upholstery on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 11:00 am. They
will be giving away 10% off coupons, there will be refreshments, examples of their work, and photos of past work completed. Tour the shop and meet their employees! They are located at 5600 McLeod NE Ste. S. For more information about the company, please visit www.artisticupholstery.net.

 


• JUNE 11 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR FEDEX KINKO’S - JEFFERSON


Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as we have a ribbon cutting for FedEx Kinko’s on Wednesday, June 11, 2007 at 10:30 am. They are located at 7600 Jefferson NE #7. For more information about the company, please visit www.fedexkinkos.com.



• JUNE 12 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR EXHIB-IT!

Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as we have a ribbon cutting ceremony for Exhib-it! Tradeshow Marketing Experts on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 5:30 pm as they celebrate their larger and new location! The
ribbon cutting will be followed by John Garcia as our Master of Ceremonies as they are turning this Grand Opening into a large networking event. They are expecting attendance to exceed 200. EXHIB-IT! will be handing out sponsored door prizes to complement the food furnished by Blue Plate Special, Chips and Salsa furnished by Cervantes (along with a cash bar by Cervantes), Desserts provided by Kiki’s Krumbs, and entertainment provided by local musicians.  They are located at 6207 Pan American Freeway NE. For more information about the company, please visit www.exhib-it.com.

 

 

• JUNE 13– RIBBON CUTTING FOR SKY CITY COMMUNICATIONS


Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as we have a ribbon cutting ceremony for Sky City Communications on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 10:30 am. They are located at I-40 Exit 102.

 

 

June 13 - SALSA UNDER THE STARS

 

The place for enjoying the hottest Salsa dance music at the coolest dance spot in Albuquerque: Friday nights at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater – 2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque; 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All concerts occur rain or shine. Families are welcome and Children Under 12 are Free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Ivon Ulibarri & Cafe Mocha
 

Tickets for this evening's concert are: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (65+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. For event & ticket info, call 255-9798 or visit the New Mexico Jazz Workshop website at www.nmjazz.org

 

June 14 - JAZZ & BLUES UNDER THE STARS

 

Saturday nights at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater – 2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque; 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All concerts occur rain or shine. Admission : $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (65+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. Families are welcome and Children Under 12 are Free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14
Michael Herndon Group
Straight Up featuring the Vocals of Giacomo Gates
 

For event & ticket info, call 255-9798 or visit the New Mexico Jazz Workshop website at www.nmjazz.org

 

·  JUNE 18 – RIBBON CUTTING FOR HEALTH QUEST CHIROPRACTIC

Join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as we have a ribbon cutting ceremony for Health Quest Chiropractic on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 11:00 am. They are located at 3824 Masthead NE. For more information about the company, please visit www.newmexicochiro.com

 

 

June 18 - EXPLORA ADULT NIGHT

 

Join Explora for our adults only event. You must be 18 and over to experience and explore 250 exhibit activities without the children. Admission is $7.00 for adults or $5.00 for seniors. Free for Explora members. We are located at 1701 Mountain Rd. NW. For more information, please call us at 505-224-8323.

 

 

June 20 & 21 - ACE HARDWARE RED TAG BLOWOUT SALE

 

Join Ace Hardware on Tramway for their “50%-off Red Tag Blowout Garage Sale” on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22. Pick up bargains on landscaping supplies, cleaning products, hardware – you name it!! Saturday store hours are 8am to 7pm; on Sunday, visit them between 9am and 6pm. The store is located at 7847 Tramway Blvd. NE. www.acehardware.com.

 

 

June 20 - SALSA UNDER THE STARS

 

The place for enjoying the hottest Salsa dance music at the coolest dance spot in Albuquerque: Friday nights at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater – 2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque; 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All concerts occur rain or shine. Families are welcome and Children Under 12 are Free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Calle 66
 

Tickets for this evening's concert are: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (65+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. For event & ticket info, call 255-9798 or visit the New Mexico Jazz Workshop website at www.nmjazz.org

 

June 21 - JAZZ & BLUES UNDER THE STARS

 

Saturday nights at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater – 2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque; 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All concerts occur rain or shine. Admission : $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (65+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. Families are welcome and Children Under 12 are Free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Todd Tijerina Band
Los Albuquerque Blues Connection
Paul Brodsky (Solo Blues Guitar, Harp & Vocals)
 

For event & ticket info, call 255-9798 or visit the New Mexico Jazz Workshop website at www.nmjazz.org

 

 

· JUNE 26 – BLUE PLATE SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE EVENT

 

Join Blue Plate Special for a special open house event on Thursday, jUNE 26, 2008 beginning at 4:00 pm. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!  About us: BPS founders Gwen and Scott Clapp have over 25 years experience in hospitality and are both honors graduates of the Scottsdale Culinary Institute. They have catered parties as small as two and worked on events as large as the Phoenix Open, serving over 12,000. Gwen and Scott moved to Albuquerque in 2001, and they quickly established a reputation as a “different type of caterer.”  Come see what we’re all about. To reserve your spot, call (505) 255-2583.

 

 

June 27 - SALSA UNDER THE STARS

 

The place for enjoying the hottest Salsa dance music at the coolest dance spot in Albuquerque: Friday nights at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater – 2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque; 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All concerts occur rain or shine. Families are welcome and Children Under 12 are Free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

Son Como Son
 

Tickets for this evening's concert are: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (65+) and Students w/ID; $9 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. For event & ticket info, call 255-9798 or visit the New Mexico Jazz Workshop website at www.nmjazz.org

 

 

June 28 - JAZZ & BLUES UNDER THE STARS

 

Saturday nights at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater – 2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque; 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All concerts occur rain or shine. Families are welcome and Children Under 12 are Free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

The Jazz of Rob Mullins

Tickets for this evening's concert are: $15, $12 & $10

For event & ticket info, call 255-9798 or visit the New Mexico Jazz Workshop website at www.nmjazz.org

 

Ongoing - NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION

 

Newspapers in Education, an organization within the ALBUQUERQUE PUBLISHING COMPANY, has provided newspapers, training and materials to teachers since 1976. The group is looking for corporate sponsors to help provide funding for newspapers for classrooms, a monthly letter, calendar of events, e-mail activities and access to on-line materials for teachers. Call Diane Campbell at 505-823-7777 for more information on the program.

         

 

 
GREATER ALBUQUERQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25100, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125
Physical Address: 115 Gold Ave. S.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
Phone: (505) 764-3700 / Fax: (505) 764-3714