Month: June 2008

Gov. Bill Richardson announced Friday that the production company 26 Films will commence principal photography in New Mexico for “Run For Her Life”, a feature film starring Dermot Mulroney and Diane Kruger, marking the 100th major film production shot in the state during his administration.The film will be directed by Icelandic director, Baltasar Kormakur with Michelle Chydzik Sowa and Nathalie Marciano of 26 Films producing along with Jennifer Kelly.Principal photography begins June 15 in Santa Fe. The production will employ approximately 90 local crew members and 300 local actors.

“Run For Her Life” is a dramatic thriller about Paul Stanton (Mulroney), a successful D.A. on the path to political office who becomes entrenched in a dangerous situation while trying to save the life of his 8 year-old daughter in desperate need of a lung transplant.

“Trappings: Stories of Women Power and Clothing,” created by Two Girls Working, comes to Albuquerque, New Mexico June 13th-August 16th. This unique collection of art creates conversations about the meaning and expression of power.

Two Girls Working, a collaboration between Tiffany Ludwig and Renee Piechocki, examines the way we identify ourselves and others that describe the range and diversity of background, identity and attitude among women. To do this, they begin by asking women to respond to the question: what do you wear that makes you feel powerful? Since they started the project in 2002, the artists have interviewed more than 600 women in 15 states. This year, before coming to Albuquerque, the exhibit has also been displayed in New York, Wyoming and Missouri. The national exhibition tour is in conjunction with the release of their book of the same title.

“I chose to bring Trappings to 516 ARTS to involve Albuquerque in a national dialogue. Our mission at 516 is to help connect Albuquerque with larger cultural trends and discussions — regionally, nationally and occasionally internationally,” said Suzanne Sbarge, Executive Director of 516 ARTS. “I think our local involvement lends important voices to this dialogue — including many Native American and Hispanic women.”

Trappings: Albuquerque will include a two-floor installation at 516 ARTS in downtown Albuquerque as well as an accompanying public art project featuring Trappings bus panels on the downtown D-Ride buses and banners on light posts and buildings. Bus passengers can view images and hear participant interviews by dialing a number from their cell phones.
In addition to the gallery exhibit and public art displays, events will further develop the theme including a panel discussion on July 14 and the Downtown Artscrawl on August 15th.

“By incorporating interviews from local women of all ages and cultures, this exhibition provides a multi-faceted conversation about power,” said Joni Thompson, Chief Operating Officer of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Exhibitions such as the national tour of ‘Trappings’ contribute to Albuquerque consistently being named as one of the country’s top arts destinations.”

Visit http://www.516arts.org/ and http://www.twogirlsworking.com/ for information on Trappings. For details on more Albuquerque events, go to http://www.itsatrip.org/.

Trappings: Albuquerque is made possible by New Mexico Humanities Council, the City of Albuquerque, McCune Foundation, Clear Channel Outdoor and many general sponsors.

Governor Bill Richardson recently announced that DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Pictures and director Michael Bay will return to New Mexico to film major sequences for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, expected to hit theaters next summer. Filming in Alamogordo begins in the fall.

“Transformers was a huge success and I am pleased that Dream Works, Paramount Pictures and Michael Bay have decided to return to New Mexico to film the second installment,” said Governor Richardson.

The first film, starring Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Megan Fox and John Turturro, grossed more than $700 million worldwide.

Whether you’re an old hand at fishing or if you feel like testing the waters for the first time, June 7 is the perfect time to get out and make a cast or two at lakes and streams across New Mexico—no license required.

June 7, 2008, is National Fishing Day, and to celebrate, the New Mexico Game Commission is granting all anglers, residents and nonresidents a day of free fishing on public waters statewide. On this special day, no one needs a license or habitat stamp, although all other fishing rules apply.

As a bonus this year, the Department of Game and Fish and its partners will conduct free fishing clinics June 7 at waters across the state. Anglers of all ages are encouraged to participate. All you need is some basic fishing equipment and a desire to fish in New Mexico’s great outdoors. Most clinics will offer prizes for kids who register and attend educational stations.

At least 160 volunteers and more than 30 Department staff members will be at the clinics to provide fishing instruction and information about New Mexico’s fish and fish habitat. Young anglers will learn the basics: how to bait hooks, tie knots, catch fish and the correct way to release fish. They’ll also learn how to be responsible anglers and how to get the most out of the Department’s Fishing Rules and Information Booklet.

The kids fishing clinics will be at waters across the state in lakes and streams of varying sizes—even in a portable swimming pool. Almost all of them will be generously stocked with catchable-sized trout or channel catfish before the events.

For more information about the clinics, contact Kevin Holladay at (505) 476-8095.

Here’s where to find the clinics:

* Glenwood: 8 a.m. to noon, Glenwood Fish Hatchery pond.
* Clovis: 8 a.m. to noon, Ned Houk Pond.
* Las Cruces: 8 a.m. to noon, Alumni Pond.
* Roswell: 8 a.m. to noon, Wal-Mart Super Center, catfish portable pool.
* Corona: 8 a.m. to noon, Corona City Pond.
* Aztec: 8 a.m. to noon, Aztec City Pond.
* Pecos Canyon: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cowles Pond.
* Questa: 8 a.m. to noon, Eagle Rock Lake.
* Albuquerque: 8 a.m. to noon, Tingley Beach.
* Grants: 8 a.m. to noon, Grants Riverwalk Pond.
* Santa Rosa: 8 a.m. to noon, Blue Hole Park Pond.
* Caballo Lake State Park: Fishing derby, 7 a.m. to noon. Educational activities start at 3 p.m.