Join us on April 12th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Las Puertas for a night of music and inspiration!

The Young Musician Initiative (YMI) is a pilot program being implemented as part of the New Mexico Philharmonic’s No Child Without Music campaign. Fashioned after the highly successful Venezuelan youth orchestra program, El Sistema, YMI is a daily after-school program which began at one Albuquerque elementary school the end of 2012. Children from Kindergarten to 5th grade learn teamwork and leadership skills through experience in string ensemble and choir, while participating in their local community through performances for families, school groups, senior centers, first responders, and more.

Along with performances from the students currently in the program and  from the teachers, we’ll have heavy hors d’oeuvres and a Silent Auction.

There is no charge but an RSVP is requested so if you would like to attend, please either call 505-323-4343 or Email crancier@nmphil.org no later than April 5th.

Tango as You’ve Never Seen Before!
“Dreamonia” and “Man vs Time”
by The Tango Dance Company

Two Nights Only!  Friday & Saturday, March 22-23, 2013

6:30pm – 7:30pm Silent Auction & Hors d’oeuvres
7:30pm – Performance
9pm – 1am –  Milonga (Milonga only, $10 at the door)

Tickets $25 per person

Milonga only beginning @ 9pm are $10 each at the door

An evening of theater, dance and comedy benefiting the New Mexico VA which provides programming state wide to help homeless veterans reestablish themselves and their families in stable homes. Services include supportive housing programs, medical care, mental health counseling and employment assistance.  A formerly homeless veteran will attend the benefit to share a personal success story.

To contribute an item or service to the silent auction, please send a description, the value, and minimum suggested bid with your contact information to daniel.mintie@va.gov

Come support local celebrity Chris Anaya who is competing in the 2013 Dancing Stars Gala presented by the NM Chapter Alzheimer’s Association.  The dancer with the most votes which are your donations made in  the dancers name wins.

Christopher R.. Anaya is the director of marketing at Preferred Assistant Living & Del Sol Day Care.  Alzheimer’s has been a part of his life and those around him and has caused him to act.  When Chris was asked to be one of the Stars for the Alzheimer’s Dancing Stars Gala, he did not hesitate to say yes.

Friday night, March 15th from 5pm to 8pm there will be appetizer’s provided by Atrios Catering (locally owned and operated) and a Generation’s Fashion Show (ages from 2 to 85+ years old) where evening wear will walk the runway for all to view.  Find the perfect dress to wear to the Gala in April from Expressions (locally owned and operated).  to help Chris raise votes/funds all of which goes to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Tickets are $15 each; cash or checks only.  To purchase tickets or receive additional information please call 505-508-9172.

Please visit the NM Chapter Alzheimer’s Association’s website http://act.alz.org/site/TR/ActiveEvents/General?fr_id=3080&pg=entry for more information regarding the 2013 Dancing Stars Gala along with a link to vote for Chris Anaya.

Saturday, February 23rd from 6:30pm to 10:00pm.
$100 per ticket or $1000 per table
Contact:  242-4399

The evening’s agenda includes dinner which will be gourmet soups prepared by chefs from some of Albuquerque’s best fine dining establishments, a live auction, a silent auction, and live entertainment.

All proceeds go towards supporting the programs at St. Martin’s Hospitality Center.  For more information, please go to http://www.smhc-nm.org/?cat=4

Join us on Sunday, February 17th from 3pm to 6pm for a variety dance & fundraiser benefiting Dancing Classrooms New Mexico.  Music of eclectic rhythms of the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s by the Freddie Chavez Foundation.

$15 minimum donation per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, please go to http://dancingclassroomsnm.org/Events/