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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - albuquerque-nm (literary) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPCC Family Story Time DTSTART:20260912T160000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002935Z UID:10005992-1789207200-1789210800@indianpueblo.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a ch ance for children and families to gather\, share stories and activities re lating to Native American culture\, history\, and storytelling traditions. \n\n\n\nFree for children and adult family member. For more information p lease call (505) 843-7270. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T002935Z URL:https://indianpueblo.org/event/ipcc-family-story-time-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Indian Pueblo Cultural Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://indianpueblo.org/museum-and-exhibits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Taste of Tradition: Author Event with Norma Naranjo DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T183304Z UID:10005989-1789812000-1789819200@indianpueblo.org CATEGORIES:food,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Pueblo Book Club gathering with Norma Na ranjo\, author of The Four Sisters: Keeping Family Traditions Alive\, Reci pes from the Pueblo. \n\n\n\nNorma will share the heartfelt stories behind her family recipes and the traditions that continue to bring them to life . Guests will also take part in a hands-on kitchen experience in the India n Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex\, learning directly from Norma how to make d elicious fruit empanadas. \n\n\n\nCopies of Norma’s book will be availab le for purchase at the Indian Pueblo Store. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited - cal l the IPCC front desk at (505) 843-7270 to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T183304Z URL:https://indianpueblo.org/event/a-taste-of-tradition-author-event-with- norma-naranjo/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Indian Pueblo Cultural Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://indianpueblo.org/museum-and-exhibits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NHCC Book Club DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260820T000746Z UID:26510-1790121600-1790207999@nhccnm.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:NHCC Book Club\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026\n6:00 pm \nNHC C | HLA Conference Room \nThe NHCC invites lovers of literature\, folks wh o love to read\, and those who enjoy talking about the history and vast th e array of identities that contribute to Latinidad/Hispanidad to join us ! We will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Center’s HL A Conference Room. \nFree community event. Please let us know who will be attending by registering below. \nRESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE! LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T000746Z URL:https://nhccnm.org/event/nhcc-book-club-34/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://nhccnm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IPCC Family Story Time DTSTART:20260926T160000Z DTEND:20260926T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T002736Z UID:10005993-1790416800-1790420400@indianpueblo.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Family Story Time at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a ch ance for children and families to gather\, share stories and activities re lating to Native American culture\, history\, and storytelling traditions. \n\n\n\nFree for children and adult family member. For more information p lease call (505) 843-7270. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T002736Z URL:https://indianpueblo.org/event/ipcc-family-story-time-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Indian Pueblo Cultural Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://indianpueblo.org/museum-and-exhibits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reading: Dr. Federico Reade DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260831T180804Z UID:26955-1790467200-1790553599@nhccnm.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\n6:30 pm \nNHCC | Salón Ortega \ nPlease join us in welcoming Dr. Federico Reade who will be honoring us wi th a reading of his new book\, Feet of Clay\, Spirit of Fire: Corridos de las Mercedes de Nuevomexico 1856-1969\, an analysis of the New Mexico sty le of corridos\, or ballads. \nThe Alianza corrido cycle embodies the elem ents of the Heroic Journey\, beginning with the call to adventure and cont inuing through the initiation of the adventure\, its coalescence\, its fra gmentation\, and the end of the hero’s journey. The sociopolitical corri do is a mirror that reflects the developmental understanding of repression under dominance and serves as the ideal mechanism of expression for the d isempowered. The corrido is the perfect format for the narrative\; it is r eflective\, bears the truth values in semantic intent\, yet is poetic in t echnique. \nFree Community Event \nRESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE! LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T180804Z LOCATION:Salón Ortega\, 1701 4th Street SW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87102 URL:https://nhccnm.org/event/reading-dr-federico-reade/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://nhccnm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:¡VIVA Mexico! Music\, Dance\, & Poetry of Mexico | ¡VIVA México ! Música\, danza y poesía de México DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260905T060737Z UID:26976-1790467200-1790553599@nhccnm.org CATEGORIES:dance,literary DESCRIPTION:¡VIVA Mexico! Music\, Dance\, & Poetry of Mexico\nSunday\, Se ptember 27\, 2026\n6:00 pm \nNHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre \n¡Viva M éxico! The Music\, Dance\, and Poetry of México. A Spectacular Cultural Celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month and Fiestas Patrias! \nExperience an unforgettable journey through Mexico’s rich heritage in this vibrant production bringing together a stellar cast of local talent\, ¡Viva Méxi co! sweeps across centuries—from ancient Aztec blessings and Spanish col onial roots to revolutionary anthems\, rock and roll\, and modern-day clas sics. Featuring dynamic performances of 19th-century varsovianas\, sweepin g waltzes\, expressively spoken poesía costumbrista\, and crowd favorites like “La Cucaracha” alongside the high-energy rhythms of Sones Huaste cos and live Mariachi Xochitl\, this captivating show delivers a high-ener gy\, heartwarming celebration of culture\, music\, and community spirit yo u won’t want to miss! \nFree community event with limited tickets availa ble. Please let us know who will be attending below. \nRESERVE YOUR TICKET S HERE!\nRun time: Approximately a 90-minute presentation in 2 acts with a 10 min intermission \n\n¡Viva México! La Música\, la Danza y la Poesí a de México. Una Espectacular Celebración Cultural para el Mes de la Her encia Hispana y las Fiestas Patrias \nExperimente un viaje inolvidable a t ravés de la rica herencia de México en esta vibrante producción que re úne a un elenco estelar de talento local. ¡Viva México! recorre siglos de historia: desde las antiguas bendiciones aztecas y las raíces colonial es españolas hasta los himnos revolucionarios\, el rock y los clásicos m odernos. Con dinámicas presentaciones de varsovianas del siglo XIX\, vals es envolventes\, expresiva poesía costumbrista y favoritos del público c omo “La Cucaracha”\, junto a los ritmos de gran energía de los Sones Huastecos y el Mariachi Xochitl en vivo\, este cautivador espectáculo ofr ece una celebración llena de energía y calidez sobre la cultura\, la mú sica y el espíritu comunitario que no se querrá perder. \nEste es un eve nto comunitario gratuito con cupo limitado. Por favor\, háganos saber a c ontinuación quiénes asistirán. \n¡RESERVA TUS BOLETOS AQUÍ!\nDuració n: Aproximadamente una presentación de 90 minutos en 2 actos con un inter medio de 10 minutos. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060737Z LOCATION:Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal The atre\, 1701 4th St SW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87102 URL:https://nhccnm.org/event/viva-mexico-music-dance-poetry-of-mexico/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Theatre X-SOURCE-URL:https://nhccnm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry & Beer DTSTART:20261007T060000Z DTEND:20261008T055959Z DTSTAMP:20260831T060346Z UID:10025120-1791331200-1791417599@burque.events CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening of spoken word at Albuquerque ’s longest-running slam event! Our Open Mic night offers performers the chance to showcase their talents in a relaxed bar setting. Whether you’r e a seasoned artist or a newcomer\, come and share your voice. Sign-ups be gin at 7:30 PM\, with the show kicking off at 8:00 PM. This event is welco ming to all\, but attendees must be 21+\, or all ages when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Experience the vibrant local arts scene and support your community’s talented poets and storytellers. Don’t miss out on an inspiring night of creativity! LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T060346Z LOCATION:1800 4th St NW\, 1800 4th St NW\, Albuquerque\, United States URL:https://burque.events/events/poetry-amp-beer-2026-10-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Burque Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://burque.events/venues/santa-fe-brewing-company-albuque rque-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ABQ Spoken Word Poetry Featuring: THE LAST POETS. Hosted by Hakim Bellamy\, Music by Terminator X (of Public Enemy) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20260817T180422Z UID:8283-1791590400-1791676799@dshincentertainment.com CATEGORIES:literary,music DESCRIPTION:Stroll Down Rock-N-Roll’s Memory Lane with A Tribute to Fran kie Valli and The Four Seasons Featuring: The Four C Notes and Robby Vee a nd His Rock-N-Roll Caravan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tick ets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Four C N otes: Recreating the Music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Close yo ur eyes and imagine the music of the 60s filling the room  –  warm\, b right\, and full of life.  Now think of that same sound performed live on stage with energy and heart. That is what The Four C Notes bring to every show. Their tribute show celebrates the unforgettable songs made famous b y Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Created by John Michael Coppola\, th e group focuses on staying true to the original style.  With clear lead v ocals\, smooth harmonies\, and a lively beat\, they create a night filled with joy and memories. Let’s explore their story\, their music\, and the experience they bring to audiences everywhere. Who Are Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons?Frankie Valli is an American singer with a very high and unique voice. He became famous in the 1960s. His voice is easy to recogniz e and hard to forget. His many hit songs include “Can’t Take My Eyes O ff You” and “My Eyes Adored You – people still love today.  The Fou r Seasons was the music group that performed with Frankie Valli. They were known for their smooth harmonies and catchy songs. The group had several members over the years\, but together they created many big hits. Songs li ke “Sherry\,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry\,” and “Walk Like a Man” made them very popular. Their music was fun\, lively\, and easy to sing al ong with. They became one of the most loved groups of the 1960s. The Inspi ration Behind The Four C NotesThe Four C Notes were created out of love an d respect for the classic music of the 1960s. The group wanted to bring ba ck the true sound\, style\, and feeling of that golden time. Their goal wa s simple  –  help people hear these songs live again and feel the same joy. Love for Classic 60s MusicThe band took the idea from the immortal songs by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and the music of the era gener ally. They wanted to keep this special music alive for new and old fans. Stage Experience from Jersey BoysJohn Michael Coppola\, co-founder of the group\, was in the cast of Jersey Boys. His participation in the show was a sufficient motivation for him to come up with a live tribute band. Resp ect for the Original SoundThe band tries to carry out the original recordi ngs as closely as possible. They rehearse their plays diligently to acquir e the blended smoothness and the powerful lead voice of the originals. Sh aring Joy with New AudiencesThey also considered it important that the you ng generation can listen to these songs. The concerts they hold facilitate youngsters’ discovery of a music genre that\, although quite old\, soun ds very vibrant. Keeping the Legacy AliveThe main source of their inspira tion is to pay tribute to the artists and preserve the music of the past g eneration so that it can be enjoyed by the generations to come. John Micha el Coppola and His Musical BackgroundJohn Michael Coppola is a singer who truly loves the music of the 1960s. He spent years performing on stage and learning how to connect with live audiences. He became widely known for h is role in the Chicago production of Jersey Boys\, a show based on the sto ry and songs of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.  Performing those son gs night after night gave him a deep understanding of the music and the st yle behind it. Because of this experience\, he decided to create a tribute group that could share that same sound with people everywhere. How The Fo ur C Notes Recreate the Original SoundFocus on Classic HitsThe Four C Note s perform “Sherry\,” “Big Girl Don’t Cry\,” “Walk Like a Man\, ” and other hits. Authentic SoundThey study the original recordings to match the harmonious lead vocals and the style of Frankie Valli exceedingl y well. Live Performance EnergyTheir performances are always energetic\, w hich helps the audience to be in a good mood\, to close their eyes and rem ember the times when they were dancing to such tunes\, to sing along\, and to tap their feet. Stage StyleThe band members wear the same kind of ret ro suits that the original group used to wear. Additionally\, they use 60s choreography to effectively recreate that era’s live shows. Passion an d CareThe group loves this music deeply and practices often to make sure e very song stays true to the original sound. Audience ConnectionThey focus on connecting with everyone in the audience\, making sure young and old al ike enjoy and feel part of the show. Why The Four C Notes Stand Out Among Tribute BandsThe Four C Notes are different from other tribute bands becau se they try to do everything like the original songs. They sing the music and bring the fun and feeling of the 60s on stage. Their voices are smooth \, the lead singer is strong\, and their movements match the old singers. They also pay attention to small things like clothes\, gestures\, and stag e style\, making the show look real. With their love for this music\, they make the audience feel like they are watching Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons themselves. This is why The Four C Notes are special and loved by everyone. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T180422Z LOCATION:The Kimo Theatre\, 423 Central Ave. NW\, Albuquerque\, New Mexico \, United States URL:https://dshincentertainment.com/event/the-last-poets-are-coming-to-alb uquerque-new-mexico/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Concerts in Albuquerque NM | DSH ENTERTAINMENT INC X-SOURCE-URL:https://dshincentertainment.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR