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EL MORRO AREA ARTS
COUNCIL EVENTS

April 2008
All events held at the Old School Gallery, unless noted.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPRING ART EXHIBITION
"Variations on a Theme"
Sunday, April 6, 3 - 5 pm Free
Featuring in the Artist's Quarter: the Pastels of Jane Chilton.
Come meet the artists and hear them speak about their work and vision.
Refreshments provided.

POETRY CHA-CHA
Saturday, April 12, 6 pm $12
Presented by the El Morro Area Poetry Group. An evening of original poetry readings,
A Gourmet Burrito Bar prepared by Maqui, Open Mic for comedians, door prizes and more! Come help celebrate National Poetry Month.
Proceeds to EMAAC youth programs.

ANNUAL EARTH DAY YARD SALE
and Clean-Up
Saturday, April 19, 10 am - 2 pm Free
The 4th annual school-yard sale will be the best of all possible worlds. You get rid of stuff you don't want, we sell it to people who want it, and proceeds go to EMAAC. Baked goods and hot dogs for sale. Come help spruce up the Gallery grounds and our mile of NM 53. Deliver donated items at 8:30 on the 19th or call the Gallery to arrange for pick up and/or storage.

PRETEND 2 BELIEVE
Concert
Saturday, April 26, 7 pm $5
A Hardcore Punk band formed eight months ago by three guys who eat, sleep and bleed music. Their sound ranges from mellow acoustic to thrashing drum beats, guitar and screaming vocals. So if you want to come out and start a revolution or just have a good time, join them for this concert to benefit EMAAC.

BIRDS of EL MORRO
With C.J. Grimes
Sunday, April 27, 2 pm $3
Bring binoculars and field guide and learn about our great variety of birds from local bird expert C.J. Grimes. He will share tips on bird identification, places to see them and how to attract them to your yard.

WORKSHOPS

A FOOL'S JOURNEY:
Tarot with Red Wulf Dancing Bare
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 22, 29 6 to 10 pm $5 plus donation
Continued from March workshops. We'll look at traditional and non-traditional interpretations of the tarot, and experience techniques to gain trust in intuitive knowing such as guided meditation, journaling, and drumming. Red Wulf has been a counselor and teacher of healing methods for over 20 years. Regular attendance recommended but not necessary. Contact Red Wulf at 505-783-4002 for more information.

VISUAL JOURNALS
Saturday, April 26, 2 to 5 pm Free
A creative experience integrating visual and written forms, using a variety of techniques. Led by Carol Casady. Call the Gallery for more information
and additional times and dates for April.

ONGOING EVENTS

Unless otherwise noted, ongoing events are free, open to all levels of experience and
Meet at the Gallery. Participants in groups that meet free at the Gallery
are requested to donate $1 per session.

TAI CHI $50 per month
Every Monday. Beginners at 5 pm, ongoing group at 6 pm. Call Monika (775-3045).

TUESDAY YOGA TOO
9:30 - 11:00 am every Tuesday. Led by Bria Clark. A new class for all!
Bring mat, blanket and strap, if you have 'em.

BOOK CLUB
7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 22. For information regarding book titles and
meeting location call Fran Anderson at 783-4067..

THURSDAY MORNING YOGA
9:30 - 10:45 am on Thursdays. This group, led by Jill Acheson,
begins anew each time.

READERS' THEATRE
"Arsenic and Old Lace"
April 10th (2nd Thursday of each month), 7 pm
Come and read a part or just listen. Scripts provided. Plays chosen each meeting
for the following month

ART SMART
Fridays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Free.
Arts and crafts, storytelling and more for your younger children.
Call Susan Mayne for info at 783-4472.

DANCE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Fridays, April 25 thru May 30, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. $5 for April/$20 for May.
Felicia Samson teaches a mixture of ballet, jazz, tap, modern and cultural dance.
Wear t-shirts, sweats, sneakers and socks. Sign up at the Gallery.

TAI CHI with REED
9:00 to 10:30 am on Sundays at the Gallery. Free. Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung for health and wellness. Abbreviated Wu style movement and basic Wah Mountain breathing discipline. Easy for beginners! Call Reed Anderson for more information: 783-4067.

POETRY GROUP
11:00 am on Sundays. Poets at all levels of development meet to share writing and support one another. Call Jack at 783-4007 for more info. Free.

LANDSCAPE OUTINGS
Sunday, April 20, 3 pm
Meet at the Gallery, then travel as a group to a choice location. Paint, draw, photograph or
just sit and enjoy the view. For info, call Pam Davis 505-870-6245.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

LITTLE COLORADO PROJECT MEETING
Friday, April 18, 7 pm
The 4th meeting at the Gallery for the Little Colorado River Valley National Heritage Area
Project. The draft feasibility study and legislation will be available for input and comments.
Everyone welcome, even if you have not previously attended. Refreshments served.

MEDITERRANEAN DINNER
at the ANCIENT WAY CAFE
Saturday, April 26, $14.95
Two Seatings: 5:30 & 7:00 pm
Maqui will be dishing up another authentic feast. This time he will feature Lamb Shish Kebobs, Dolmas and more. Call 783-4612. Reservations required.

The Old School Gallery
is located on Highway 53, 1 mile east of El Morro Monument.
Open Thursday-Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm.
505-783-4710 email: emaac@wildblue.net
www.oldschoogallery.org