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Five and Why: Local drag queen Avery Taureaux's favorite albums

Yana Apostalon | October 25

With the help of some make up and carefully crafted outfits, Freddie Bell turns into Avery Taureaux on the stages of Sidewinders Bar, Albuquerque Social Club, Twist Nightclub, Zullo’s Bar and Bistro and The Clubhouse; Alternative Lifestyle Club. What started with being an attendee at RuPaul’s Drag Race event at Sidewinders, dressed as the famous Naomi Smalls, turned into several performances in clubs across Albuquerque as Avery. As a wardrobe stylist, Avery puts thought into the functionality and aesthetic of each outfit. Her routines involve drops and intensive choreography so there is little room for wardrobe malfunctions.

Culture

Five and Why: Terry Davis' favorite musicals

Yana Apostalon | September 27

Terry Davis, the marketing manager for Popejoy Hall the past 20 years, is passionate about musicals. He has been involved in the arts since the fourth grade, the beginning of a lifelong devotion sparked by playing the drums. A co-producer of the New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards, Davis spreads support for theatre through New Mexico high schools. He encourages students to delve into theatrical texts and enjoy the creative storylines developed with artistic flares. Here, Davis shares his top five musicals.

Sarah Davies, left, inspects a honeycomb from one of her hives on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018.

Culture

The buzzing world of bees

Yana Apostalon | September 16

For a few of Albuquerque’s beekeepers, a Saturday morning involves prying planks of one-inch wood apart from each other to check up on the health of the hives at the Open Space Visitor Center. Among the six beekeepers were two members of the University of New Mexico’s Beekeeping Club who attended the monthly beekeeping mentoring session. One of the attendees was Elizabeth Lake, former club secretary and president. Lake said that the responsibilities of a beekeeper are adding and taking away space for the bees as the colony grows, eliminating pests and keeping them healthy.

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Harvest Wine Festival celebrates 400 year tradition in NM

Yana Apostalon | September 6

The words “it is not a race, but a marathon” was heard coming out of the mouths of attendees at the 2018 Viva Vino New Mexican Harvest Wine Festival. The 18th annual wine festival boasted award-winning musicians playing live tunes over the hum of over 20 wineries, abuzz with service to the backdrop of the Sandia mountains. This three day celebration of wine lasted from Sep.1 to 3. After entering the gates, which opened at 12 on Saturday, the lawn of the balloon fiesta was awash with aromas from food trucks and vendors selling a range of goods from jerky to message oils.

Matt Simmons gets ready to pass the ball at Johnson pool against Arizona State.

Sports

The many club and intramural sports available at UNM

Yana Apostalon | September 4

With the large budget and team cuts being made to the athletic department of the University of New Mexico, it is comforting to know there are other options for students to get engaged through athletics during the brief college years. Intramural and club sports on campus can be a great option for athletes and non-athletes looking to compete and travel in casual settings. Unlike school-sponsored teams, club sports are not associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Instead, these sports are student-run and have a student-centered approach to athletic activity.

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Concert Review: Rainbow Kitten Surprise show musical range in Santa Fe

Yana Apostalon | August 22

On the second to last leg of their sold out “The Friend, Love, Freefall” tour, Rainbow Kitten Surprise brought their best to the stage of The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Company on Sunday evening. In the summer dusk, supporters in their early 20s and later 30s gathered around with beers in hand to mingle in the outdoor courtyard of The Bridge. The El Sabor food truck offered shrimp, beef, al pastor tacos and grilled artichoke tapas to accompany the Santa Fe brewed beverages.

Five and Why: Local drag queen Avery Taureaux's favorite albums

Five and Why: Terry Davis' favorite musicals

The buzzing world of bees

Harvest Wine Festival celebrates 400 year tradition in NM

The many club and intramural sports available at UNM

Concert Review: Rainbow Kitten Surprise show musical range in Santa Fe

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