May 10th, 2012

Albuquerque, NM – The Supervillains will stop at Launchpad for an all-ages show on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Kayavibe, Mondo Vibrations, and The Reagan Motels provide opening support.

Advance tickets are $10 plus service fees, and are available at www.launchpadrocks.com.

A product of their sub-tropical home in Orlando, FL, the Supervillains blend their love for reggae music with those sweet vocals harmonies indicative of their southern roots. Their ground-shaking basslines and furious solos are complimented by pleasant keyboard melodies and unique arrangements drawn from the Supervillains’ wide range of influences. Their women-and-partying lyrical focus is held afloat by a specific brand of up-tempo ska, roots reggae, rock’n'roll hooks, and shout-along choruses that make their live show an energetic and unforgettable experience. That formula, combined with constant touring, playing 200+ shows per year since their first release, is indicative of why the band continues to gain national attention. The band is touring on their fifth full-length and latest album, 2011’s Postcards from Paradise and brand new EP, out just last week, titled Robots.

For Postcards from Paradise, The Supervillains released the album on their own imprint, Rah Rah Rah Records. Producer Brett Hestla helped them hone their sound to make a straight-to-the-point effort, highlighting their growth as musicians and relatable songs. Upon release, Postcards from Paradise hit #1 on Billboard’s reggae charts, #1 on Amazon’s reggae charts, and #3 on iTunes’ reggae charts. The band teamed up with Hestla again to record their new Robots EP, a concept record intended to give their fans something to chew on while they work up a new full-length, and a project they say is ten years in the making. The Supervillains are Dominic Maresco (drums), Scott “Skart” Suldo (guitar), Daniel Grundorf (bass), and Tom “T-Rex” Moulton (keyboard).

For interviews with The Supervillains, please contact:
Scott Suldo at supervillainspress@yahoo.com

For further information on this performance, please contact:
Katy Hardy at katy@launchpadrocks.com

May 10th, 2012

March 13th, 2012

With the onset of warmer weather, a change in the clock and the winter veggie crop on the farm filling out, our thoughts begin to drift to the Growers’ Market season that awaits this summer.  Over 50 local farmers and produce vendors have already registered for this season, offering out customers the freshest and finest produce in greater Albuquerque. 

In addition, we are excited to see a slew of new prepared food vendors applying to join us with a variety of new items.  Bakers, canned goods, fruit jams & jellies, paella, savory pies, granola and so much more.  DAT will be announcing prepared food vendors in April.  To get the latest news on the Growers’ Market “like” us on Facebook!

For more details on the summer Growers’ Market season, please email us at growersmarket@downtownabq.com or call (505) 243-2230 x 107.

March 12th, 2012

Burque Bop!

This month, March 16 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm our family-friendly live music series presents Darin Goldston. Lead guitarist of the Memphis P. Tails, Darin will be doing a solo show with his own style of in-your-face Texas blues.

If you’re a parent looking for a way to scratch that live music itch without blowing all your cash on a babysitter, this is your jam. Kids are always FREE. Adults are $8. Firenze Mobile Pizza and Oz Patisserie Food Truck will be here to serve up the grub!

Here’s a link to Burque Bop on our website! http://harwoodartcenter.org/ss/burque-bop/

November 30th, 2011

DAT Winter Luncheon – December 14th, 2011

Join the Downtown Action Team for its 2011 Annual Winter Luncheon with Albuquerque Mayor RJ Berry and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, 2010 Political Leader of the Year!

The Downtown Action Team, in partnership with Mayor Berry and the City of Albuquerque, is looking forward to welcoming Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett on December 14th for a year-end business luncheon. As the 35th Mayor of OKC, Cornett has been a proponent for progressive initiatives such as rapid and mass transit, economic diversification, urban renaissance and civic beautification. Under Cornett’s leadership, Oklahoma City earned the moniker, Renaissance City, from tourists and local residents. He has even put OKC on a diet, with over 45,000 registered dieters collectively approaching 1,000,000 pounds lost since January of ‘08.  Cornett dropped 35 pounds himself, giving meaning to the phrase “leading by example”.

Some of Mayor Cornett’s accomplishments include the adoption of two MAPS quality-of-life projects and he is widely credited for recruiting the NBA franchise, Oklahoma Thunder, from New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina.  Cornett was a key figure in the historic renovation of the Skirvin Hotel, a 100 year old hotel that was shuttered for nearly 20 years and now is one of OKC’s downtown gems.  We hope you will join us for this inspiring lunch and conversation with Albuquerque’s business and civic leaders, more information can be obtained by contacting DAT at (505) 243-2230.

Tickets can be purchased at http://downtownabq.com/albuquerque-downtown-action-team-winter-luncheon/ or by calling 505-243-2230 Ext 100.

November 15th, 2011

November 1st, 2011

Memories Are Made of This

Richard Maitland’s life on view at Gallerie Imaginarium

For fifty years Richard Maitland was a dancer, teacher and choreographer. He appeared in ballet, concert, musical comedy, cabaret, television, motion pictures and on Broadway before becoming an internationally recognized artist. Join Richard for a last look at his collected memories; both good and bad containing poignant comments laced with humor on politics, religion, celebrities and friends.

http://alibi.com/art/39216/Richard-Maitlands-life-on-view-at-Gallerie-Imagin.html.

Where? Gallerie Imaginarium
301D Central Avenue NW (Entrance on 3rd Street a few steps North of Central Avenue)
When?  Friday, November 4, 5-7 p.m.

http://www.gallerieimaginarium.com/
505-286-9500

October 12th, 2011

October 1st, 2011

October DAT Board of Directors Meeting

DATE CHANGE: Wednesday, October  19

7:30 a.m.

Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, Fiesta Rooms 1 & 2

RSVP to KPatel@DowntownABQ.com if you would like to attend

August 31st, 2011

Join Mayor Richard J. Berry and the City of Albuquerque for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 9-11 Memorial Run.

Named for a New York City fire fighter who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks, the 5-K run honors first responders and military personnel.

The 2011 run in Albuquerque begins at 8 a.m. on Sept. 11 at Civic Plaza. Register for the event at active.com

At 10 a.m. on Sept. 11, the City of Albuquerque will hold its annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony on Civic Plaza.