Community Calendar

In the Display Case
… through March is the multimedia art of local artist Pi Luna. At first glance Luna’s art looks like a painting -- but come closer and you’ll see a multitude of shapes and textures. Luna cuts tiny pieces of paper out of recycled magazines and uses them to create art. This exhibit highlights her unique technique, transforming discarded magazines into stunning depictions of New Mexico's landscapes and wildlife.

Luna first developed her process when working on her MFA at Goddard College. Originally a realistic oil painter, she wanted to explore metaphor and storytelling in her artwork and began branching out to explore new media, working in acrylic and mixed media. Eventually, she discovered paper and fell in love. Discover more about Pi Luna's art at www.pilunaart.com

There will be an artist reception for Pi Luna on Feb. 28, 1-3 pm, in the library.

Experience Eastern European Jewish music and dance at the 24th Annual KlezmerQuerque Festival on March 6, 7 and 8, 2026 - Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Albuquerque New Mexico’s internationally recognized festival features three days of Yiddishkayt: Klezmer and traditional Jewish music, Yiddish language and songs, folk dances, concerts, dance parties, and hands-on workshops featuring special guest artists. This year the festival features four acclaimed klezmer artists and scholars from the San Francisco Bay Area: Veretski Pass Duo (Cookie Segelstein-violin and Joshua Horowitz-accordion), Bruce Bierman (Jewish dance master, choreographer, playwright and director) and Gilberto Melendez (master of dance). From western Massachusetts, A Gleyzele Tey Duo (Ariel Shapiro-accordion & voice and Rachel Leader-violin & voice) will share their expertise in Yiddish song & music. KlezmerQuerque will also feature local talent Jordan Wax (Yiddish song & accordion), High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band, The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers. For more festival details, performer bios and photos, please visit the web site: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-2026
To purchase tickets: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-tickets

KlezmerQuerque 2026 schedule of events:
March 6th Friday 6:30-9:00 PM (doors open at 6:15pm) DER FREYLEKHER SHABES OPENING FREE EVENT-enjoy any part or all of the evening's celebrations: 6:30pm-Danceable participatory Klezmer Shabbat Service to live music, 7:15pm-Vegetarian potluck dinner, 7:55pm-performances by High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band followed by special guest artists the Veretski Pass Duo (Segelstein-violin & Horowitz-accordion), 8:30-9:00pm-Jewish folk dancing led by guest artists Bruce Bierman and Gilberto Melendez with Rikud dancers to the music of The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band. Donations welcome and appreciated!

March 7th Saturday 6:30-9:30pm (6:21pm-doors) -- CONCERT & DANCE PARTY
($18-advance via web site / $20–at the door if available): 6:21pm-Doors open to the lively music of High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band, followed by the music of Jordan Wax and then A Glezele Tey duo. From 7:15-8:15pm there will be a concert featuring the Veretski Pass Duo (Segelstein & Horowitz). After a 15-minute intermission there will be more excitement and dancing led by guest artists Bruce Bierman & Gilberto Melendez to music led by the Veretski Pass Duo who will be joined later by other guest musicians from the festival!

March 8th Sunday from 10:00am-5:15pm there will be three 90-minute ‘hands-on’ workshop sessions Students will choose from: dance, music & Yiddish song with the special guest artists. Each session costs $18-in advance via web site or $20–at the door: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-tickets
For detailed workshop descriptions see: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezq-2026-schedule
Workshop session #1 is from 10:00am-11:30am, and offers a choice of either Klezmer Music with the Veretski Pass Duo --OR Dance with Bruce Bierman & Gilberto Melendez. Session #2 from 1:30-3:00pm (1:15pm-doors open), offers a choice of either Music/Yiddish sing along to live music with A Gleyzele Tey Duo --OR Dance and Movement for the Jewish Theater & Stage (Bierman/ Melendez). Session #3 offers a choice of either Music with the Veretski Pass Duo (3:15-5:30 PM) --OR Dance with Bruce & Gilberto (3:30-5:15pm). At 4:30pm both classes will join together in the sanctuary for combined dancing & music together which will be followed by 'zeyt gezints/be wells/ farewells' until 5:15pm.

All events take place at Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107,
505-343-8227 www.nahalatshalom.org https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-2026
Esteban Rael –Administrative Director of Nahalat Shalom esteban@nahalatshalom.org
Beth Cohen, festival coordinator 505-710-8920 cohenedmunds@netzero.net

In the Display Case
… through March is the multimedia art of local artist Pi Luna. At first glance Luna’s art looks like a painting -- but come closer and you’ll see a multitude of shapes and textures. Luna cuts tiny pieces of paper out of recycled magazines and uses them to create art. This exhibit highlights her unique technique, transforming discarded magazines into stunning depictions of New Mexico's landscapes and wildlife.

Luna first developed her process when working on her MFA at Goddard College. Originally a realistic oil painter, she wanted to explore metaphor and storytelling in her artwork and began branching out to explore new media, working in acrylic and mixed media. Eventually, she discovered paper and fell in love. Discover more about Pi Luna's art at www.pilunaart.com

There will be an artist reception for Pi Luna on Feb. 28, 1-3 pm, in the library.

Experience Eastern European Jewish music and dance at the 24th Annual KlezmerQuerque Festival on March 6, 7 and 8, 2026 - Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Albuquerque New Mexico’s internationally recognized festival features three days of Yiddishkayt: Klezmer and traditional Jewish music, Yiddish language and songs, folk dances, concerts, dance parties, and hands-on workshops featuring special guest artists. This year the festival features four acclaimed klezmer artists and scholars from the San Francisco Bay Area: Veretski Pass Duo (Cookie Segelstein-violin and Joshua Horowitz-accordion), Bruce Bierman (Jewish dance master, choreographer, playwright and director) and Gilberto Melendez (master of dance). From western Massachusetts, A Gleyzele Tey Duo (Ariel Shapiro-accordion & voice and Rachel Leader-violin & voice) will share their expertise in Yiddish song & music. KlezmerQuerque will also feature local talent Jordan Wax (Yiddish song & accordion), High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band, The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers. For more festival details, performer bios and photos, please visit the web site: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-2026
To purchase tickets: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-tickets

KlezmerQuerque 2026 schedule of events:
March 6th Friday 6:30-9:00 PM (doors open at 6:15pm) DER FREYLEKHER SHABES OPENING FREE EVENT-enjoy any part or all of the evening's celebrations: 6:30pm-Danceable participatory Klezmer Shabbat Service to live music, 7:15pm-Vegetarian potluck dinner, 7:55pm-performances by High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band followed by special guest artists the Veretski Pass Duo (Segelstein-violin & Horowitz-accordion), 8:30-9:00pm-Jewish folk dancing led by guest artists Bruce Bierman and Gilberto Melendez with Rikud dancers to the music of The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band. Donations welcome and appreciated!

March 7th Saturday 6:30-9:30pm (6:21pm-doors) -- CONCERT & DANCE PARTY
($18-advance via web site / $20–at the door if available): 6:21pm-Doors open to the lively music of High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band, followed by the music of Jordan Wax and then A Glezele Tey duo. From 7:15-8:15pm there will be a concert featuring the Veretski Pass Duo (Segelstein & Horowitz). After a 15-minute intermission there will be more excitement and dancing led by guest artists Bruce Bierman & Gilberto Melendez to music led by the Veretski Pass Duo who will be joined later by other guest musicians from the festival!

March 8th Sunday from 10:00am-5:15pm there will be three 90-minute ‘hands-on’ workshop sessions Students will choose from: dance, music & Yiddish song with the special guest artists. Each session costs $18-in advance via web site or $20–at the door: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-tickets
For detailed workshop descriptions see: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezq-2026-schedule
Workshop session #1 is from 10:00am-11:30am, and offers a choice of either Klezmer Music with the Veretski Pass Duo --OR Dance with Bruce Bierman & Gilberto Melendez. Session #2 from 1:30-3:00pm (1:15pm-doors open), offers a choice of either Music/Yiddish sing along to live music with A Gleyzele Tey Duo --OR Dance and Movement for the Jewish Theater & Stage (Bierman/ Melendez). Session #3 offers a choice of either Music with the Veretski Pass Duo (3:15-5:30 PM) --OR Dance with Bruce & Gilberto (3:30-5:15pm). At 4:30pm both classes will join together in the sanctuary for combined dancing & music together which will be followed by 'zeyt gezints/be wells/ farewells' until 5:15pm.

All events take place at Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107,
505-343-8227 www.nahalatshalom.org https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-2026
Esteban Rael –Administrative Director of Nahalat Shalom esteban@nahalatshalom.org
Beth Cohen, festival coordinator 505-710-8920 cohenedmunds@netzero.net

In the Display Case
… through March is the multimedia art of local artist Pi Luna. At first glance Luna’s art looks like a painting -- but come closer and you’ll see a multitude of shapes and textures. Luna cuts tiny pieces of paper out of recycled magazines and uses them to create art. This exhibit highlights her unique technique, transforming discarded magazines into stunning depictions of New Mexico's landscapes and wildlife.

Luna first developed her process when working on her MFA at Goddard College. Originally a realistic oil painter, she wanted to explore metaphor and storytelling in her artwork and began branching out to explore new media, working in acrylic and mixed media. Eventually, she discovered paper and fell in love. Discover more about Pi Luna's art at www.pilunaart.com

There will be an artist reception for Pi Luna on Feb. 28, 1-3 pm, in the library.

Experience Eastern European Jewish music and dance at the 24th Annual KlezmerQuerque Festival on March 6, 7 and 8, 2026 - Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Albuquerque New Mexico’s internationally recognized festival features three days of Yiddishkayt: Klezmer and traditional Jewish music, Yiddish language and songs, folk dances, concerts, dance parties, and hands-on workshops featuring special guest artists. This year the festival features four acclaimed klezmer artists and scholars from the San Francisco Bay Area: Veretski Pass Duo (Cookie Segelstein-violin and Joshua Horowitz-accordion), Bruce Bierman (Jewish dance master, choreographer, playwright and director) and Gilberto Melendez (master of dance). From western Massachusetts, A Gleyzele Tey Duo (Ariel Shapiro-accordion & voice and Rachel Leader-violin & voice) will share their expertise in Yiddish song & music. KlezmerQuerque will also feature local talent Jordan Wax (Yiddish song & accordion), High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band, The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers. For more festival details, performer bios and photos, please visit the web site: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-2026
To purchase tickets: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-tickets

KlezmerQuerque 2026 schedule of events:
March 6th Friday 6:30-9:00 PM (doors open at 6:15pm) DER FREYLEKHER SHABES OPENING FREE EVENT-enjoy any part or all of the evening's celebrations: 6:30pm-Danceable participatory Klezmer Shabbat Service to live music, 7:15pm-Vegetarian potluck dinner, 7:55pm-performances by High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band followed by special guest artists the Veretski Pass Duo (Segelstein-violin & Horowitz-accordion), 8:30-9:00pm-Jewish folk dancing led by guest artists Bruce Bierman and Gilberto Melendez with Rikud dancers to the music of The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band. Donations welcome and appreciated!

March 7th Saturday 6:30-9:30pm (6:21pm-doors) -- CONCERT & DANCE PARTY
($18-advance via web site / $20–at the door if available): 6:21pm-Doors open to the lively music of High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band, followed by the music of Jordan Wax and then A Glezele Tey duo. From 7:15-8:15pm there will be a concert featuring the Veretski Pass Duo (Segelstein & Horowitz). After a 15-minute intermission there will be more excitement and dancing led by guest artists Bruce Bierman & Gilberto Melendez to music led by the Veretski Pass Duo who will be joined later by other guest musicians from the festival!

March 8th Sunday from 10:00am-5:15pm there will be three 90-minute ‘hands-on’ workshop sessions Students will choose from: dance, music & Yiddish song with the special guest artists. Each session costs $18-in advance via web site or $20–at the door: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-tickets
For detailed workshop descriptions see: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezq-2026-schedule
Workshop session #1 is from 10:00am-11:30am, and offers a choice of either Klezmer Music with the Veretski Pass Duo --OR Dance with Bruce Bierman & Gilberto Melendez. Session #2 from 1:30-3:00pm (1:15pm-doors open), offers a choice of either Music/Yiddish sing along to live music with A Gleyzele Tey Duo --OR Dance and Movement for the Jewish Theater & Stage (Bierman/ Melendez). Session #3 offers a choice of either Music with the Veretski Pass Duo (3:15-5:30 PM) --OR Dance with Bruce & Gilberto (3:30-5:15pm). At 4:30pm both classes will join together in the sanctuary for combined dancing & music together which will be followed by 'zeyt gezints/be wells/ farewells' until 5:15pm.

All events take place at Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107,
505-343-8227 www.nahalatshalom.org https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-2026
Esteban Rael –Administrative Director of Nahalat Shalom esteban@nahalatshalom.org
Beth Cohen, festival coordinator 505-710-8920 cohenedmunds@netzero.net

In the Display Case
… through March is the multimedia art of local artist Pi Luna. At first glance Luna’s art looks like a painting -- but come closer and you’ll see a multitude of shapes and textures. Luna cuts tiny pieces of paper out of recycled magazines and uses them to create art. This exhibit highlights her unique technique, transforming discarded magazines into stunning depictions of New Mexico's landscapes and wildlife.

Luna first developed her process when working on her MFA at Goddard College. Originally a realistic oil painter, she wanted to explore metaphor and storytelling in her artwork and began branching out to explore new media, working in acrylic and mixed media. Eventually, she discovered paper and fell in love. Discover more about Pi Luna's art at www.pilunaart.com

There will be an artist reception for Pi Luna on Feb. 28, 1-3 pm, in the library.