One night, three choices!

Maggie says:
Lots to do around ABQ tonight, folks. Why, here are just three possibilities:

1. Celebrate university-community collaboration. Ten years ago, the Resource Center for Raza Planning was born in UNM's Community and Regional Planning program. Started by now-BernCo Commish Teresa Cordova, RCRP has become a major player in community-based planning, public process, and infrastructure projects, particularly in the South Valley. Heck, they've even employed 2/3 of m-pyre over the years! New director Jacobo Martinez takes the helm tonight, so come celebrate RCRP's success and wish Jacobo luck for the future. Tonight at the Wool Warehouse on 1st St., 6:00 p.m.

2. Rock out with Devo and the Psychedelic Furs. Oh, how I love '80s New Wave music. Now before you scoff that Devo is nothing more or less than "Whip It," consider the very cool fact that Devo co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh is the genius behind the scores of Wes Anderson films (think about how The Life Aquatic sounds and it'll all become clear). And if you're still not convinced, how about this madness from Wikipedia: "Devo actively embraced the Church of the SubGenius, a parody religious cult. In concert, Devo sometimes performed as their own opening act, pretending to be a Christian soft-rock group called "Dove (the Band of Love)". They appeared as "Dove" in the 1980 televangelism spoof Pray TV. They also recorded "E-Z Listening Muzak" versions of their own songs to play before their concerts." As for the Psychedelic Furs, well, they're just plain awesome. The moodiness, the voice, the score to Molly Ringwald's getting-ready-for-the-prom scene (in what really was a terrible pink dress, I should add)... Hey, I'm not the only one who loves them some Furs. Tonight at the Convention Center, 7:00 p.m.

3. Channel all that Wal-Mart hatred into a good cause! Wake-Up Wal-Mart rolls into town tonight as part of their "Change Wal-Mart, Change America" tour. Albuquerque is one of 35 cities the group is hitting and tonight, they're hosting a town hall that features Democratic candidates Patricia Madrid, Diane Denish, and Gary King. Take part in the town hall to talk about local struggles against the corporate behometh, discuss what helps and hurts truly local economic development, and make sure these candidates know where you stand on corporate giveaways, fair labor, workplace discrimination, and strong communities. While you're there, be sure to congratulate Patricia Madrid on her promising poll numbers, see what you can do to help out the campaign, and even throw some cash her way... because every bit will help come November. TVI/CNM, Smith-Brasher Hall on University Blvd, 7:00 p.m.