

NMPhil’s Third Coffee Concert of the Season Features Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals
The program will offer a vibrant blend of Baroque brilliance, French courtly charm, and playful orchestral fantasy designed to awaken both mind and spirit.

Teresa Robinson
3 days ago3 min read


Review: Confronting the Past and Challenging the Present - West End Productions’ Red Velvet
Red Velvet lingers in your chest long after the lights come up — uncomfortable in the best way, emotionally draining, and deeply necessary.

Teresa Robinson
4 days ago5 min read


Albuquerque Amphitheater Rebrands as First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater for 2026 Season
Albuquerque’s iconic outdoor music venue is entering a new era. Beginning with the 2026 concert season, the city’s longtime amphitheater will officially debut under a new name.

New Mexico Entertainment
Feb 112 min read


February 2026 - Let Us Entertain You: Red Velvet Brings the Story of Trailblazer Ira Aldridge to the Albuquerque Stage
Red Velvet brings a powerful and long-overdue story to the stage, blending history, imagination, and emotional truth into a theatrical experience that resonates far beyond its 19th-century setting.

Teresa Robinson
Feb 93 min read


February 2026 - Make 'Em Laugh: Albuquerque Funny Fiesta Celebrates Comedy, Community, and New Mexico Talent
Albuquerque Funny Fiesta returns this year with a renewed sense of purpose, humor, and hometown pride, offering a full week dedicated to comedy in all its forms.

Teresa Robinson
Feb 92 min read


February 2026 - Features: From Screen to Stage: "The Prince of Egypt" Brings Powerful Storytelling Back to Albuquerque
Musical Theatre Southwest is bringing one of the most visually striking and emotionally resonant stories ever adapted for the stage to Albuquerque with its upcoming production of The Prince of Egypt.

Teresa Robinson
Feb 93 min read


February 2026 - Features: Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival Expands Its Voice and Its Vision in 2026
The Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival brings together poets, performers, and audiences for three and a half days of high-energy competition, experimentation, and connection — and it’s doing so at a scale few could have predicted so early on.

Teresa Robinson
Feb 94 min read


February 2026 - Cover Story: New Mexico Burlesque Festival Returns Bigger, Bolder, and More Immersive
The New Mexico Burlesque Festival has quietly become one of Albuquerque’s most anticipated annual events, evolving into a Valentine’s Day weekend tradition that blends spectacle, history, and subversive artistry.

Teresa Robinson
Feb 94 min read







