84th Academy Awards®
Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Watch the Academy Awards in a grand movie palace as old as the Academy itself!
Built in 1927, the same year as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded, the KiMo Theatre is the oldest building in Albuquerque still operating as it did when it first opened its doors.
This very special event to benefit the Friends for the Public Library and the KiMo Theatre is the only officially sanctioned Academy event in New Mexico, and one of only 50 nationwide.
ArcAttack
Friday, April 27th 2012
"If MIT had a marching band, this would be it!" -Howie Mandel
Creators of the original Singing Tesla Coils, the crew of ArcAttack uses their high tech wizardry to generate a truly 'electrifying' performance. Two custom engineered hand built Tesla Coils throw out electrical arcs up to twelve feet long, each one acting as an instrument with a sound reminiscent of the early days of the synthesizer. A robotic drum set accompanies the spectacle, it's high power LED's flashing bright colors with the stroke of each mechanically actuated stick, while ArcAttack's six members churn out rhythmic instrumental melodies. Live instruments meet drum loops and samples to produce rock, electronica and indie with a splash of punk and a dash of metal served with a side of pop. During the show, the MC engages both the crowd and the Tesla Coils by walking through ½ Million Volt sparks wearing the relatively thin layer of his chain mail Faraday suit. This high power performance is unique in it's elements and energy, being at the same time mesmerizing and energetically thrilling.
