Community Calendar

A Scandinavian Festival will be held at St John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10am-4pm featuring Scandinavian food, folk art, live entertainment and more. Admission/parking: free. https://www.facebook.com/NMRosemalers/ or http://www.facebook.com/scandiabq/

The 2025 UNM Music Concerto & Aria Competition finalists compete for the opportunity to solo with the UNM Symphony Orchestra.

Finalists include:
Amanda Rindlisbach, soprano (Strauss: 1. Ruhe meine Seele; 2. Cacilie (4 Lieder Op. 27))
Andre Silva, viola (Max Bruch: Romanze)
Antonio Mamedio, double bass (Bottesini: Double Bass Concerto No.2 a minor)
Brandon Roux, trombone (Launy Grondahl: Concerto for Trombone)
Levi Walsh, bassoon (Weber: Andante and Hungarian Rondo)
Natalie Smith, horn (Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1)
Penelope Teixeira, cello (F. J. Haydn: Cello Concerto in C Major, Mvt. 1)
Reese Cruz, tenor (Henri Duparc: “Phidylé”; “Chanson Triste”)

Free admission!

Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with a one-of-a-kind concert event. Experience a live orchestra performing Jeremy Zuckerman’s iconic score, perfectly synced to your favorite scenes on a full-size cinema screen. Immerse yourself in the elemental world of Aang, Katara, Toph, Zuko, and the rest of Team Avatar.

Tickets for (insert show here) will be on sale for $99.50, $77.50, $67.50, and $29.50. Tickets may be purchased online at popejoypresents.com. Tickets are also available to purchase in person at the UNM Ticket Office located at the UNM Bookstore or by calling (505) 277-4569. For more information on the upcoming season, visit popejoypresents.com. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by emailing groups@popejoypresents.com.

Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with a one-of-a-kind concert event. Experience a live orchestra performing Jeremy Zuckerman’s iconic score, perfectly synced to your favorite scenes on a full-size cinema screen. Immerse yourself in the elemental world of Aang, Katara, Toph, Zuko, and the rest of Team Avatar.

Tickets for (insert show here) will be on sale for $99.50, $77.50, $67.50, and $29.50. Tickets may be purchased online at popejoypresents.com. Tickets are also available to purchase in person at the UNM Ticket Office located at the UNM Bookstore or by calling (505) 277-4569. For more information on the upcoming season, visit popejoypresents.com. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by emailing groups@popejoypresents.com.

Celebrate the music and songs of Disney’s MOANA with a screening of the film accompanied by live performances of musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters, and vocalists. Experience this animated classic like never before!

Tickets for MOANA Live-to-Film Concert will be on sale for $89.50, $73.50, $56.50, and $29.50. Tickets may be purchased online at popejoypresents.com. Tickets are also available to purchase in person at the UNM Ticket Office located at the UNM Bookstore or by calling (505) 277-4569. For more information on the upcoming season, visit popejoypresents.com. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by emailing groups@popejoypresents.com.

UNM Cello faculty Dr. Christoph Wagner in concert.

The UNM Opera Theatre, directed by Professor James Flora and Dr. Kristin Ditlow, presents "Postcards from Around the World", scenes from popular operas and musicals.

Includes selections from "Kiss Me, Kate", Dominick Argento's "Postcard from Morocco", "Company", Bizet's "Carmen", "Chicago" "The Sound of Music", Verdi's "Macbeth", "Fiddler on the Roof" Catan's "Florencia en el Amazonas", Rossini's "L'italiana in Algeri", "Sunday in the Park with George", and Kurt Weill's "Street Scene".

The UNM Opera Theatre, directed by Professor James Flora and Dr. Kristin Ditlow, presents "Postcards from Around the World", scenes from popular operas and musicals.

Includes selections from "Kiss Me, Kate", Dominick Argento's "Postcard from Morocco", "Company", Bizet's "Carmen", "Chicago" "The Sound of Music", Verdi's "Macbeth", "Fiddler on the Roof" Catan's "Florencia en el Amazonas", Rossini's "L'italiana in Algeri", "Sunday in the Park with George", and Kurt Weill's "Street Scene".

Directed by Jose Luis Hurtado, the New Music New Mexico Ensemble performs music by 20th and 21st century composers.

UNM Music's graduate brass quintet, directed by Mike Walker.