In case you don't want to spend all week-end at home, here are a few items of possible interest. There's more to a trip to the valley than Wally World or even Trader Joe's. Cross posted from the Alibi newsletter
Fri Sep 4: Wild, Wild West
Calling all gunslingers, cattle rustlers and city folk: Saddle up those horses (or Subaru Outbacks) and get on over to the Fisher Gallery (1620 Central SE). On Friday, award-winning nature and scenic photographer David Cramer will present a slideshow of his work from different wild horse management areas with an emphasis on New Mexico horses. He is also giving a talk on the rapidly declining state of affairs for wild horses in the United States, and why he finds New Mexico's horses so darn appealing to photograph. The talk is part of the premiere exhibition of Perspectives: Sharing an Open Vision. The reception is from 4 to 8:30 p.m., and the talk and slideshow start at 6 p.m. Call 247-1529 for more information. (Jennifer Valdez-Lucero) New Fisher Gallery · 4-8:30 p.m.
Sat Sep 5: Big Grape Day in Bernalillo
Bernalillo's New Mexico Wine Festival has been around for 22 years and its size dwarfs other local wine festivals. For readers non in RR deprived areas like Mountainair, the Rail Runner will be running to and from downtown Bernalillo all weekend long (visit http://nmrailrunner.com for the Labor Day train schedule). the festival runs Saturday through Monday, from noon to 7 p.m. at 243 S. Camino del Pueblo. Adult admission is $10, kids are $5. Visit http://newmexicowinefestival.com for advance tickets and directions. (Laura Marrich) Noon-7 p.m.
Sat Sep 5: Happy 400th, Santa Fe!
Happy birthday, Santa Fe! Come party this Saturday and Sunday at Fort Marcy Park (617 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe). It's free - telling stories, cooking food, dancing, singing and making crafts. What gift can we give to the city that already has it all? Look at http:// santafe400th.com for ideas & more information. (Adam Fox) Fort Marcy Park · 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
