Come out and enjoy Albuquerque's newest old tradition - Albuquerque's Old Town 
during late spring, summer and early fall. Programming slows down during late fall and winter months!
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Weekly Events - 2010 Season Begins May 1st!
- Wednesdays - Old Town Showdown, A Variety Live Local Music
- Thursdays - Cultural Sunsets, Celebrating Albuquerque's rich cultural diversity
- First Fridays - A Cocktail of Music and Fine Art
- Alternate Fridays - Patio & Block Parties
- Saturdays - Entertainment throughout Old Town
- Sundays - Theatrical patio performances and dance demonstrations
Founders Day Fiesta -- Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Albuquerque's 304th Birthday Celebration!
Come dressed in a costume that represents one of the five eras:
Native American Era, Spanish Era, Mexican Era, Territorial Era, or Statehood Era.
Costume judging will begin at 2:00 pm, and prizes will be awarded.
Highlights include the 3rd Annual Outdoor Market, Founders Day Parade, Live music and dance performances, and an assortment of activities for the kids.
Gazebo
12: 00 to 1:00 pm United Native Council Drumming and Dances
1:00 to 2:00pm Los Colonials de Santa Fe 1800s Spanish Dances and History
2:00 to 2:30 pm Mariachi Nuevo Mexico
3:00 to 3:30 pm Parade and Proclamations
3:30 to 4:00 pm Alma Flamenca
4:00 to 5:30 pm Hillary Smith and her band Soul Kitchen
Acknowledged as an ABQ "super group," Soul Kitchen features vocalist extraordinaire Hillary Smith, winner of Albuquerque the Magazine's 2009 Best Vocalist, and whose latest CD, "No Easy Way," walked away with five 2009 NM Music Awards, including Best of the Year. Joining Hillary is guitar hero Chris Dracup (Albuquerque the Magazine's 2009 Best Musician) and musical journeyman Tommy Elskes, who has done everything from perform with the likes of Lyle Lovett and B.B. King to writing songs for The Flintstones! Together they are much more than the sum of their parts. Soul Kitchen creates a dynamic blues-drenched soul that musically wanders somewhere between Saturday night revelry and Sunday morning redemption. Soul Kitchen's music will stay with you long after the performance.
Plaza Don Luis
Statehood Era – Education / Passport
12:00 to1:30 pm Sandia Hots
1:30 to 2:00 pm Bruce Noll WALT WHITMAN’S AMERICA
2:00 to 3:00 pm Adobe Brothers
Bruce Noll WALT WHITMAN’S AMERICA
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Carl Sandburg wrote, “Whitman’s Leaves of Grass is the solemn oath that America means something and is going somewhere . . . America’s most classic advertisement of itself as having purpose, destiny, banners and beacon-fires.” After 150 years, Whitman still sounds so familiar, so inspiring to Americans, or any people longing for promise, hope, sensuality and generosity of spirit.
Plaza Sombra
12:00 to 1:00 pm David G. Jackson is Kit Carson
1:00to 2:00pm Three String Bale
2:00to 3:00pm United Native Council Group 2
David G. Jackson is Kit Carson
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Kit Carson was the greatest of frontier scouts. He was a freighter on the Santa Fe Trail, trapper, scout, explorer, rancher, soldier and family man. A legend in his own time, he was instrumental in mapping the west. His role in placing Indians on reservations was highly praised by non- Indians at the time, but has become controversial.
Poco a Poco Patio
Territorial Era – Education / Passport
12:00 to 1:00pm Three String Bale
1:00 to 2:00 pm Contra Dance and Mega Band
2:00 to 3:00 pm The Buffalo Soldiers: Military Heroes of the Southwest
Fred Hampton, as Lt. Matthias Day and troopers of the Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico, along with over 50 period artifacts used by the Buffalo Soldiers, bring the history of the Black cavalry to life. From Medal of Honor recipients to the common trooper, from Indian battles to battles with lawbreakers, learn how a small number of Black troopers made a difference in the lives of law-abiding citizens.
San Felipe /Church Street Stage
Native American Era
12:00 to1:00 pm THE WAY OF THE DRUM (Arnold Herrera, Cochiti drum maker)
1:00 to 2:00 pm Music group ReCoil
2:00 to 3:00 pm United Native Council Drums and Dances
Arnold Herrera, Cochiti drum maker - THE WAY OF THE DRUM
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This presentation is a way into the Cochiti Pueblo world told from personal experiences, traditional stories and teachings. While demonstrating steps in constructing the famous Cochiti drum, Mr. Herrera tells about tribal political structures, language, ceremony, clans and moiety membership, roles of men, women and children, and modern Pueblo social problems. This journey covers the period from the 1940s to the present.
Pam Lujan-Hauer - PUEBLO POTTERY
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Southwestern Pueblo pottery is an art-form with a long and rich tradition. A potter from the Taos Pueblo demonstrates her art and tells the story of pottery, from the history of clay as an art form and the origins of the earliest pottery, to the threats to traditional pottery. Pam Lujan-Hauer learned pottery-making from her great-aunts. She exhibits and sells her work extensively, as well as teaching classes and demonstrating her work, and has won numerous awards.
Patio Escondido
Mexican Era – Education / Passport
12:00 to 1:00 pm Mariachi Nuevo Mexico
1:00 to 2:00 pm (Humanities Council)
2:00 to 3:00 pm Semblansaz Folklorico Dance
Plaza Hacienda
Spanish Era – Education / Passport
12:00 to 1:00 pm Alma Niños (Children Flamenco Dancing)
1:00 to 2:00 pm Rosalia de Aragon
2:00 to 3:00 pm Harri Irizarri
Rosalia de Aragon - HISPANIC NEW MEXICO WOMAN: 1528-PRESENT
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This program is a tribute to the many Hispanic women of New Mexico and their contributions to the state. Many of their stories have been left out of the history books. Beginning with the discovery of the New World, Rosalia tells the stories of Eufemia, who helped convince the settlers and soldiers of San Juan de los Caballeros, Don Juan de Oñate’s first settlement, not to desert…”: Gertrudia “La Tules” de Barcelo, who became Doña Tules, the famous saloon owner of Santa Fe; and many others.
Patio Market
Humanities Council – Education / Passport
12:00 to 1:00 pm RAFAEL CHACÓN (portrayed by Enrique Lamadrid)
Capitán Rafael Chacón was witness to the most significant events in the formation of modern New Mexico, from the US invasion of 1846 to statehood in 1912. At the age of 13, he commanded an artillery position at Apache Pass for the aborted defense of Santa Fe. During the Civil War, his company fired the first and last shots at the Texan invaders at the battles of Valverde and Glorieta. Chacón served with honor in the campaigns for peace with the Navajos and Apaches, and was the first commander of Fort Stanton.
1:00 to 2:00 pm Ralph Estes - ME AND BILLY
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The “world’s oldest living cowboy” tells, in story and song, of his years as a cowboy and his friendship with Billy the Kid. Stories about Billy the Kid are generally exaggerated. This program addresses the legend-making process while presenting the story of Billy that is supported by historical evidence.
2010 Season Weekly Events______________________________
Wednesdays -- Old Town Showdown, A Variety of Live Local Music
When: Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Where: The Gazebo at Old Town (Map )
Thursdays -- Cultural Sunsets
When: Select Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Where: The Gazebo at Old Town Plaza (Map
First Fridays -- Music and Fine Art, in conjunction with Artscrawl
When: Select Fridays from 5 p.m.Where: July 2nd, at Church Street
August 6th, at Plaza Sombra
September 3rd, at Plaza Hacienda (Map
Alt. Fridays -- Entertainment at the Gazebo
When: Select Fridays from 6 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)Where: At the Gazebo (Map
Presenting a variety of fun and exciting music and dance performances in the heart of Old Town Albuquerque.
Saturdays - Entertainment throughout Old Town
When: Saturdays throughout the day and eveningWhere: Various locales within Old Town (Map
Sundays -- Theatrical patio performances and dance demonstrations
When: Sundays between 1:00 and 9:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)Where: Various locales within Old Town (Map
For more information: Call (505) 768-3544 or 311 locally, Relay NM or 711.Old Town • New Fun is a Cultural Services Department project.
