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SUNDAY

On dry land

Corrales crafts The Corrales Historical Society presents its 21st annual Fine Crafts Show this weekend, beginning on Friday. Pictured is a folk art carved Santa done by Jay Hevey.

Terra Trio will perform from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Tamaya’s Santa Ana Café.

Brunch is $35 per person, half-off for children younger than 12 years old. The group’s repertoire includes bossa nova, swing, samba, bolero and ballads. For more information, call 867-1234.

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TUESDAY

Hand-made books

The Esther Bone Memorial Library will offer a workshop on the craft of making hand-made books at 6:30 p.m. Artist and book maker, Geri Michelli will conduct this creative program.

Michelli has been creating hand-made books for several years and will share her tips and techniques in this free program. People who attend will learn how to transform a single sheet of paper into a small book with many variations and possibilities.

The books all work with the idea of folding and cutting to develop unusual book forms, some similar to mazes. Basic copy paper will be provided along with an instruction sheet. Attendees should feel free to bring their own decorative papers to work with if desired.

The Esther Bone Memorial Library is located at 950 Pinetree Rd. SE. Call 891-5012, ext. 3128, for more information.

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WEDNESDAY

Joys of flamenco

Enjoy a flamenco dance and guitar music concert from 7 to 8 p.m. at Loma Colorado Main Library Auditorium, 755 Loma Colorado Dr. NE.

The Corrales Flamenco Dance Troupe will perform traditional flamenco dances, choreographed by Karen Dz. Lucero Cox, including sevillanas, tango and romanza. Patricio Cox will accompany the dancers and play several solo flamenco guitar selections, arranged by Juan Martin.

Lucero Cox teaches flamenco dance at Corrales Dance Studio. Her choreography is inspired by the flamenco and Spanish dance styles of Alicia Morena and Rosa Duran. Members of the troupe are students and teachers from Corrales Dance Studio directed by Veronica Losack.

Cox is an accomplished flamenco guitarist. He has more than twenty years of professional music experience that includes being an accompanist and/or choir member in the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Chicago Symphony Chorus, San Francisco Symphony Chorus and San Francisco Opera Chorus. He currently teaches World Religions and guitar at St. Pius High School in Albuquerque, and is also the music director and cantor for several Catholic churches in the Bernalillo area.

Admission is free; no tickets or registration required. For information, call 891-5013, ext. 3033.

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FRIDAY

Fine crafts show

Corrales Historical Society presents its 21st annual Fine Crafts Show on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Rd., in Corrales.

The Corrales Historical Society’s Visual Arts Council is proud to present the 2009 Fine Crafts Show. This event features many of New Mexico’s finest artists, set in the beauty of the Old San Ysidro Church. This year’s show includes traditional and contemporary artists who will be showcasing a wide array of art forms. Included are stained and etched glass; fabric art; dyed and painted silks; weavings; jewelry; traditional New Mexican art and pottery; contemporary Native American pottery; wood carvings and bowls; decorative eggs; folk art; pen and ink on sandstone, geodes and rocks; cut paper; painted punched tin; dried natural arrangements; homemade jams and jellies; and Corrales Historical Society books, key rings, necklaces, retablos and more.

Corrales Historical Society Docents will be on hand to offer information on the history and architecture of The Old San Ysidro Church, a work of art in and of itself.

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SATURDAY

Go gourd crazy

Join presenter Pat Harris (sponsored by the Friends of Coronado State Monument) as he teaches guests how to craft holiday ornaments from buffalo gourds with Native American or Hispanic designs (or make up your own design).

Two gourds are issued per participant. Make one to trim the Monument’s Christmas tree. The second one is yours to keep. Provided materials include prepared buffalo gourds, decorations, paints and feathers.

Two classes take place, one from 10 a.m. to noon and another from 1 to 3 p.m. Reservations are required (adults/children age 7 years or older). Call 822-8571 for your preferred time, reservation and to guarantee your necessary materials.

Cost is $10 per person or $20 for family (limit 5 family members) for adults and children age 7 years and older.

Coronado State Monument is off US 550, west of Bernalillo, located at 485 Kuaua Rd., just before the Phillips 66.

Book signing

New Mexico children’s author and librarian Vaunda Micheaux Nelson will autograph her two new books at Hastings in Rio Rancho from 4 to 6 p.m.

In “Who Will I Be, Lord?” a young girl thoughtfully considers her family tree and the vibrant ancestors who populate it. As each family member’s story is revealed, her quiet meditation — about what kind of person she’ll be when she grows up — transforms into a testament to the importance of sharing family stories. “Bad News for Outlaws: the Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal,” reveals the story of an amazing African American hero of the Old West.

Roadrunner Project

The Esther Bone Memorial Library will host a presentation on the Roadrunner Project at 11 a.m.

The Roadrunner Project is a 3-year-old, ongoing mission to study and photograph roadrunners in an urban setting. Sarah Bonneau is the photographer and coordinator of this endeavor. Bonneau studied photography at California State University, Northridge, and has been a photographer for more than 30 years. This is her first major-themed project. Bonneau has over 10,000 images to date and has created a slide show of 200 images for the presentation. Signed roadrunner fine art prints will be available for sale following the program.

This program is free and no prior sign-ups are required. The library is located at 950 Pinetree Rd. SE in Rio Rancho. For more information, stop by the library, or call 891-5012, ext. 3128.

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SUNDAY

A brunch of good tunes

Terra Trio will perform from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Tamaya’s Santa Ana Café.

Brunch is $35 per person, half-off for children younger than 12 years old. The Terra Trio was formed in 2002 and performs in Albuquerque and Santa Fe area clubs and restaurants, and plays at private events. The group’s repertoire includes bossa nova, swing, samba, bolero and ballads. Its song list includes selections by Antonio Carlos Jobim such as “Girl from Ipanema” and “Insensitive,” Latin-influenced songs, and American Jazz standards including “All of Me” and “How High the Moon.”

For more information, call 867-1234.

ONGOING

Music at the Toro

Smokie will now be performing instrumental guitar music every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Toro Bar and Grill, at the Inn of Rio Rancho, 1465 NM 528.

Tony Burciaga will play at the Toro Bar at the Inn at Rio Rancho, from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. The Toro will have other live music acts from 9 p.m. to midnight, every Friday and Saturday.

Monthly book sale

The Friends of Rio Rancho Library will hold book sales at the Loma Colorado Library on the second Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Spin to the left

Rio Ramblers Square Dance Club meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., at the VFW, 76 Unser Blvd. Call Lynne at 892-5086 for information.

Calling all artists:

Join the band

The New Horizons Band of Rio Rancho is looking for band members. If you played an instrument in the past or now, and would like to play again, the New Horizons Band is a fun, non-competitive band group for senior adults.

Join the band on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Vista Grande Retirement Center in Rio Rancho (Corner of 528 and Meadowlark).

For information, call 280-6970 and leave a message.

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