On the first Saturday of each month, Home Depot offers the same sort of workshop between 9 a.m. and noon.  (It only lasts that long if there's enough interest.)

These are free programs and great for both genders.  Free aprons and eye protection are usually included and available for take-home.  Certificates are personalized and offered at the end for successful completion of the project.  Lowe's gives a patch and a sticker.  Home Depot gives a pin for clothing.  These are fun to collect and/or scrapbook.  Take your camera . . . it's a hoot!   Take advantage of it!    :D

On the second Saturday of each month, Lowe's hosts a building workshop for children, free of charge.  I believe it starts at 10 a.m. and lasts one-hour.

First Fridays Fractals: In the LodeStar Planetarium



On the First Friday of each month come to the planetarium to behold the spectacular beauty and mystery of Fractals. �Come and enjoy these fantastic creations and learn about the beauty of fractal patterns, fractal mathematics, Chaos Theory, and fractals in nature in this LIVE presentation in our 55 foot digital dome theatre. �This presentation is entertaining for young and old alike and is guaranteed to educate and entertain all who watch!

This presentation has been produced by the Fractal Foundation and is being presented in coordination with your local, friendly, world class planetarium: LodeStar!

http://www.lodestar.unm.edu/shows.html#fractal

April 11, 2008
10:00am & 1pm School Performances - Adults $3.00 & Children $2.00
and another performance at 7pm - Adults $ 5.50, Children $ 3.00
@ South Broadway Cultural Center

http://www.cabq.gov/sbcc/theatercalendar.html

Old Yeller by the Omaha Theater Company:


The classic story of courage, loyalty and a boy's coming of age.

Reservations begin on February 24, 2008, call 848-1320

Thursday, April 24, 2008
@ 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
@ South Broadway Cultural Center
FREE

Who Dunit?             http://www.cabq.gov/sbcc/theatercalendar.html


Once Upon A Theatre and South Broadway Cultural Center
A fun and supspenseful Environmental Comedy - Mystery
for grades 4 -8

Reservations start March 13, 2008
For reservations please call 848-1320
These free performances are made possible by the City of Albuquerque's Urban Enhancement Trust Fund

READ TO THE DOGS                       http://www.cabq.gov/library/dogs.html



Cherry Hills Library, 857-8321
Dogs are available on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month @ 1 PM
East Mountain Library, 281-8508
Dogs are available on the 2nd Saturday of every month @ 1 PM
Lomas Tramway Library, 291-6295
Dogs are available on the 3rd Saturday of every month @ 1 PM
Los Griegos Library, 761-4020
Dogs are available on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 3-5 PM
Main Library , 768-5136
Dogs are available on the 2nd Saturday of every month @ 1 PM

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Hello to all fellow "Science Enthusiasts and Educators"!

Cosmic Carnival 2008 will be held April 20.

Please see the attachment for all the details for this event.

I look forward to hearing from every single one YOU!

Sincerely,

Judy Stanley
Cosmic Carnival Exhibitor/Activities Director 2008
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Judy Stanley
NRAO/VLA Education Officer
jstanley@nrao.edu
575-835-7243 Office
505-515-5780 cell
P.O. Box O
Socorro, NM

April activities at the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center:        http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/smnhc/calendar.html


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First Saturday Series-Mammals Education Session- April 5, 9-3:00

Spend the day in the mountains hiking our trails, visiting two hands-on exhibit rooms and observing birds and animals from our wildlife observation deck. April will offer an hour-long MAMMAL education session from 10:00-11:00am.

SATURDAYS!


Kids ages 5-12 come and go every 30 minutes at 10, 10:30, 11, and 11:30.  
$2.00 Materials included.  

Click here to learn about the projects:      http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events

The Albuquerque Museum


Every Sunday, 9am-1pm
Free Admission
http://www.cabq.gov/museum/

Every Saturday, 1–2:30pm
Family Art Workshops
Creative fun.  All ages are welcome.      Free with Museum admission.

April 24th-26th

The 25th-annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow

North America's largest powwow featuring aisles of shopping throughout the Indian Traders Market with 800 artists and traders, plus native foods, traditional dancing and music.

@ The University of New Mexico Arena (The Pit)
Location: Midtown/University
Phone: 836-2810

http://www.gatheringofnations.com

Popejoy presents:



Friday, April 4, 2008, 8:00pm
Saturday, April 5, 2008, 2:00 & 8:00pm
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 2:00 & 7:30pm

Leapin’ lizards!
Annie is coming to New Mexico!

The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s a Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”

April events @ the Albuquerque Public Library system.
Visit our website at http://www.cabq.gov/library to find out the time and location of each program.  

April 1:  Beyond the Lemonade Stand: How to Make the Most of Your Child’s Summer Break.  6:00 p.m. at the Main Library.  Looking for activities for your kids during the summer?  Let Naomi Sandweiss, Youth Supervisor of UNM Continuing Education, help with her informative program!  The presentation covers summer options for kids ages 6-16, what to look for in programs, and how to find opportunities including internships.  For more information call (505) 768-5136.

April 2: Beyond the Lemonade Stand: How to Make the Most of Your Child’s Summer Break.  5:30 p.m. at the Los Griegos Library.  Looking for activities for your kids during the summer?  Let Naomi Sandweiss, Youth Supervisor of UNM Continuing Education, help with her informative program!  The presentation covers summer options for kids ages 6-16, what to look for in programs, and how to find opportunities including internships.  For more information call (505) 761-4020.

April 2: The Legend of King Arthur – A Play.  Join King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in the legendary story of the sword and the stone at the Lomas Tramway Library.  The legend comes to life with history, humor, and swordplay.  Presented by the Hampstead Theater Company.  6:30 p.m.  Geared towards families and children grades K-6.  For more information call (505) 291-6295.

April 9:  Beyond the Lemonade Stand: How to Make the Most of Your Child’s Summer Break.  6:30 p.m. at the Juan Tabo Library.  Looking for activities for your kids during the summer?  Let Naomi Sandweiss, Youth Supervisor of UNM Continuing Education, help with her informative program!  The presentation covers summer options for kids ages 6-16, what to look for in programs, and how to find opportunities including internships.  For more information call (505) 291-6260 .

April 22-May 3: Celebrate Día de los Niños at the Library!  The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System is hosting a variety of very special multicultural programs for children and families.  Hear stories in Spanish and English, see family heirlooms that have been passed down through generations of New Mexico families and participate in bilingual poetry programs.  Each child will take home their very own book to keep (while supplies last).

Sunday, April 20
2 - 6pm
FREE!!!!

     http://www.cabq.gov/crs/fiestas-de-albuquerque.html

Celebrating the City’s 302nd birthday

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FIESTAS de ALBURQUERQUE celebration will feature activities for all ages:

• Live musical and dance performances
• 1st Annual Outdoor Market featuring Merchants from Old Town
• Face painting
• Juggling/Magic
• Lots of great food



This celebration is planned with community in mind. There is something for everyone, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy the festivities. This celebration is being held in conjunction with the Cosmic Carnival, a FREE Family Science Festival, featuring telescopes and hands-on-science activities.

Gazebo Entertainment Schedule for Sunday, April 20, 08

2:00 pm Quartermoon
3:00 pm Gonzalo
4:00 pm Steps Dance Academy
4:30 pm Rock n Soul Review featuring Freddie Chavez, David Nuñez, Tony Romero, Hillary Smith and more.

When:  Sun, Apr 13, 2pm – 5pm
Where:  4401 Indian School NE
Description:  The B'nai Israel Preschool will hold a family concert and silent auction on April 13, 2008, at 2 p.m.
The Watermelon Mountain Jug Band will play and food will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $5.00 for adults and children 12 and under are FREE!

Proceeds benefit the preschool. B'nai Israel is located at 4401 Indian School Rd. NE, on the corner of Indian School and Washington.

April 13, 2008
10 AM – 4:30 PM

Free

Songkran Lunar New Year Festival.

Songkran was traditionally a time to visit and pay respects to elders, including family members, friends and neighbors. People celebrating Songkran may also go to a wat (Buddhist monastery) to pray and give food to monks. Wat Buddhamongolnimit Buddhist Temple, 320 Louisiana Blvd, Albuquerque will host Songkran. Featuring an outdoor ceremony, Thai orchestra & dancers, East Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese and Hawaiian dance entertainment. Admission is free and includes water and Thai noodles. Additional Asian food and drink and vendor merchandise will be available for purchase. SE. Info: 293-3372.

April 12, 2008
7:15 PM
$5

Goddess of Arno-Balkan Dance Band hosts its annual Spring Balkan Dance Party. Celebrate the spring season Balkan-style with the exciting and exotic music of Albuquerque's premier Balkan dance band 'Goddess of Arno'. Upbeat dance tunes and traditional songs from Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, Greece and Bulgaria - many in the the Romani (Gypsy) style and language - are all part of the repertoire of this award-winning Balkan band. Veteran folk dancer Patsy Gregory will lead the traditional Balkan line dances on Winning's wood floor and she'll give a crash course in the basics at 7:15PM. When the party officially begins at 8PM you can also dance your own dance - or just sit, relax and enjoy the music and ambiance. Winning Coffee House, 111 Harvard SE. Info: 243-6276

http://members.tripod.com/arnoproductionsnm/GoddessofArno/index.htm

April 19 - 20

MELODRAMA MASTERS

Some of Edgewood's most talented youth can be seen performing a fun-filled musical production for the entire family at Wildlife West Nature Park!

call 286-4518.

April 24-27

The Buffalo Stampede @ Founders Ranch         http://www.foundersranch.com

MORE DETAILS HERE:    http://www.sassnet.com/buffalo/index.php


Buffalo Stampede is the SASS New Mexico State Championship.
Open to all SASS Members, the event also serves as an annual fundraiser for the development of Founders Ranch.

286-4566

April 17-19, 2008
2008 CAPE Convention @ Calvary Chapel
http://cape-nm.org/pages/capenm/convention/

CLICK HERE for a .pdf file of the conference SCHEDULE

thanks so much for posting these!!!!

We went to the Songkran festival today and had a blast. And all because I saw your listing here. :)

neat!!!!!!!   we were there, too, it was totally rad, huh?!    :D   I have some photos I could share w/you if you'd like   :D   (for scrapbooking or whatever)
we got fairly drenched, did you guys?  they know how to party!

oh how cool that you were there too!  you might have seen the three of us. Both my daughter and I had bright pink hoodies on :)  We didn't get too wet, though.  I loved the relaxed, friendly atmosphere.  We went inside the temple after the ceremony with the monks and had a look at the shrine. It was a really fun, interesting day.  And man, the food was great! My husband and I looooooove Thai food!

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Sunday, April 20
Noon-6:00 PM



Cosmic Carnival 2008
http://www.Cosmiccarnival.org

Cosmic Carnival is a FREE family science festival presented to the community
by a partnership of astronomy clubs, museums, and the City of Albuquerque.
This special event is being held in association with National Astronomy
Day. Cosmic Carnival will again partner with the 2008 City of Albuquerque's
Fiestas de Albuquerque celebration.

Cosmic Carnival features lots of hands-on activities and demos, safe
telescope observing of the Sun, astronomy and science exhibitors from all
over New Mexico, educational give-aways, and free raffles with great prizes.
This year Cosmic Carnival will be in the very center of Old Town Albuquerque
with the exhibitors' tents set up on the street in front of the San Felipe
Church.  All of Old Town will be closed to all vehicle traffic creating a giant
pedestrian area for the science activities.

A 6 inch telescope will be given away, ad there will be lots of free
materials, hands on activities,and learning.

Exhibitors include:
Albuquerque Rocket Society
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
Balloon Explorium
Explora!
NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Program
National Atomic Museum
National Solar Observatory
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
New Mexico Science Writers Association
NOAA (National Weather Service)
Rio Grande Astronomical Society
Sandia National Laboratories
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
Magdalena Ridge Observatory (MRO) Institute
Very Large Array (NRAO)
New Mexicans for Science and Reason
City of Albuquerque's Fiestas de Albuquerque
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS)
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
Rio Rancho Astronomical Society

Join us on Sunday, April 20, 2008, noon-6PM, for science and astronomy
fun...under the big top!

Jerry Cross
505-228-6768 cell

Lunchtime Concerts on the Plaza

http://mesa.cabq.gov/cityapps/noticias.nsf/be91a42e89e8817f87256b4400804058/67ff0dbd421d5146872574200071b119?OpenDocument

Why sit inside and eat your lunch? Especially when you can sit outside on the plaza and enjoy some live music. Now that the weather is warming up, the City of Albuquerque and the Cultural Services Department is hosting a series of concerts in a wide range of music for your listening pleasure.

When: Wednesday's - Noon to 1:00 pm

Where: Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza


April 9th Aaron Lewis - New Age Guitar

April 16th Mr. Black - Classic Rock and Blues

April 23rd Wilson Middle School Jazz Band

May 7th The Shelley Barratt Band - Contemporary Folk Rock

May 14th The David Kurtz Band- Melodic Pop Rock

moderator help requested . . .      pretty please add "(archived)" to the thread title to reflect that it is now outdated?
                                I would but it has gone over the allowed time for a non-admin author to edit it  :D   Thanks so much!  :D