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I am home. I asked as many people as I could what the meaning of what “home” is. I love the answers, your memories, and your stories. What everyone seems to have in common is that home is a feeling of safety, security, dependability, familiarity, and love. Home can be the smells of the food that your grandma made you, or the genuine greetings from your neighbors that pass you by. You can feel home just from that warm embrace that never lets you down no matter where you are. To many of you, home is Albuquerque, New Mexico and will always be. A lot of us moved to New Mexico by chance and are happily “entrapped” here. If you are from New Mexico and found yourself all over the world, or traveled far from home, and back here again, this is the place where you may feel you belong, the place to be your true self. In the bigger picture, home is the earth that we all share and though some parts of our house are a little dusty and neglected, we can all care for this space in this place at this time with a little more attention to the corners. Find your home in your heart within yourself and you will realize that you are all a part of creating a better world. If you do not have this feeling yet, know that everyone deserves a home and you are not alone. We want to know your story too. Send us a message if there is someone or something that you love in the Albuquerque area that you want to see recognized. With Love and Gratitude,

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inside the issue The Home Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

14 How to Make the Dream Work

Lifestyle Letter

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

Open House ENT ERTA I NMENT

Back Stage A RTS + C U LT U R E

Auto Club AU TO + MA R I NE

Decor Trends HO ME + DES I GN

Events

Career Advice EDU CAT I O N

Behind the SCENES with Film Producer Karen Criswell

18 Deeper than Roots A Love Letter to Filmmaking

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Photography: Elisa Noordam chiledelsol@gmail.com Candice Marie, Writer and Filmmaker. Read her love letter to film making on page 18.

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There are few things we love more than the comfort of our own home. Upgrade and personalize your living space inside and out by shopping and engaging with our home and design merchants who provide cozy, creative and beautiful establishments to enhance our digs.

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How to Make the Dream Work Behind The SCENES With Film Producer Karen Criswell

From the moment you meet Karen Criswell, a filmmaker and producer from Oklahoma, you know she’s extraordinary. I got to sit down with Karen and get her perspective on the creative journey after 18 years at DreamWorks.

KAREN: Believe it or not, DreamWorks was a fluke. My whole career had been in theater, like the San Francisco Mime Group who I toured all around the world with. From there I stage managed. Video projecting sets in Opera led me to film.

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A theater friend of mine knew someone in operations at DreamWorks and passed my resume along. In 1996, I got an interview and they hired me to move up to California to work the production side of DreamWorks Interactive, a soup to nuts facility for interactive video games. I came in guns a-blazing. A year later they promoted me to work in operations at the Universal High Rise in Universal City. I was overseeing all of operations, marketing, accounting, and all this business stuff. That’s when I met all the guys that run TV now. Then I got promoted to run operations of everything live action and music. We didn’t really have titles at the beginning. We were all on the same level. My card looked like Steven Spielberg’s.

ME: Wow, you did a lot. What was your favorite part? KAREN: When I left, they asked what was your favorite day at DreamWorks, what was your worst day?

ME: What was your dream, and what was your nightmare?

KAREN: Exactly. So, the thing about DreamWorks was that it was not… is not like any other studio. My first short film was in the DreamWorks Employee Film festivals. They are very supportive of creative people in their midst. Being on the ground floor was never boring, always an exciting challenge. This was the first new big studio in almost a hundred years. Warner Bros, Disney, Universal, all had been around forever. But this was like being in a startup, so much trial and error. Then you get these three guys, these icons Stephen Spielberg, Jeffery Katzenberg, and David Geffen. It was these three guys in a garage with Paul Allen’s money. There were never two days the same. I left when it stopped being challenging, but that took 18 years. There were times I thought I would step out but things would come out of no-where. 2001, I had one foot out the door but 9-11 happened and our security stuff. I was very involved in all of that. Then DreamWorks Records had this beautiful, ten-million-dollar creative music project that I got to manage. It was a once of a life time thing. Then Stephen Spielberg CONTINUED > MAR CH 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/A L BUQ UE R Q UE

shot the last episode of his TV series on our lot, and I was the on-site location manager. My favorite was when our studio was actually a hot set and we were hanging in the kitchen, right off of set, and Oprah came over and said “Hi, Kitchen People!” It was hilarious. It’s been an incredible ride.

ME: Then you made it here. KAREN: I fell in love with Taos in 97’ taking one of my short films to a film festival. I came back to the festival every year. I took some time to travel for a while, then moved back to New Mexico in 2015. I had this whole plan, then Covid happened. 2019, production shut down and I came over to be the Albuquerque Film Liaison. After that I started film consulting.

ME: Nice, and teaching now. No one here has your experience. KAREN: Yes! I love teaching people that are eager and passionate that they can be creative and profitable. I get to experience this art form all over again for the first time when I teach. Storytelling to me is really what sets us apart from other species. Everyone has a story, and everyone’s story is unique. That’s why I love traveling. You get to go on a storytelling adventure and all of a sudden you are part of a community.

Our community is grateful to have Karen. If you’re interested in taking Karen’s Film Producing class, just email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com. You can also find Karen sharing incite on LinkedIn.

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DEEPER THAN ROOTS A Love Letter to Filmmaking I used sneak into my brother’s room to watch Terminator on ‘cable’. We’d laugh together and then re-enact our favorite scenes. Movies were awesome then. So when the TV and VCR was rolled into my classroom for movie time in the 4th grade, I was ecstatic. And when Roots began to play, I sunk into my seat. The easiest way to handle Black history month in a predominantly white school was to show one volume Roots, the most epic retelling of slavery in America ever filmed. Only the first volume. I got to see Lavar Burton from Reading Rainbow get captured and beaten and that was it. I’d have to watch the rest at home. The entire 10 volume collection of Roots was on display in the living room of my childhood home like a work of art. It was the closest thing Black people had to a discussion about shared trauma. Contemporary films were added to the collection: Boyz in the da Hood, Menace II Society, and Higher Learning. I refused to watch any of them. I wanted the excitement of Indiana Jones, the romance of Pretty Woman, the joy of Mrs. Doubtfire. I dreamt of making my own movies that avoid Black themes all together. I wanted a simple good guys versus bad guys story where maybe the woman saved the day. I wanted to make Terminator 2. But when I arrived at film school decades later, I was met with the question “Do you consider yourself a black filmmaker?”. Instantly I was teleported to my 4th grade classroom, watching black celebrities pretend to be slaves. “No. I’m not a black filmmaker. I’m just a filmmaker.” I went on to write short films about noodles and paper cranes. Joining the Slate 505 team for the Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Festival a year later was a leap of faith. I still couldn’t describe myself as a filmmaker in any succinct way. But John Freelykirk got up and pitched his

approach to making a movie in two days and I wanted to be a part of it. I wanted to be a part of this entire filmmaking community. The writers’ room that weekend was magical. It was filled with equal parts laughter and vulnerability. It felt like playing Terminator with my brother. We our shared traumas and our joys. We worked hard to write from a real place which required the safety of trust. And I felt like I was at church. The Chameleon Effect screened a few short weeks later with several other films from production teams around the city. The Guild Theater was filled with filmmakers who had become instant friends. We watched each other’s movies with smiles and great applause. My cheeks began to tingle. The Albuquerque film community is marked by its spirit of collaboration and that weekend I had been baptized by it. I look at my own screenplays now. The one about noodles. The one about paper cranes. I know there is a community here that would help me make these words into films. I edit the main characters to be Black women. I’m not afraid anymore. We are soft and accepted here. Finally, after all these years, I feel safe enough to combine my Blackness with my love of film. I’m not forced to revisit a horrific past and leave it there. I can go deeper. I can create films that lead to discussions around shared hope; to add to the canon of black film stories that celebrate, that encourage, that bring joy. Candice Marie is a filmmaker and the curator of Black Girls Film (@blackgirlsfilmguide). She also serves as the lead writer for the award-winning Albuquerque-based film crew, Slate 505 (@slate_505), led by fellow filmmaker, John Freelykirk of New Wave Films (@newwavefilms_official).

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When designing your dream kitchen, it’s important to balance timeless features with elements that reflect your personality and design aesthetic. You may not plan to remodel your kitchen each year (does anyone do that?), but that doesn’t mean there aren’t creative ways to keep your space feeling modern and fresh. We spoke with interior designer Brooke Cover about the trends in kitchen design she’s seeing this year, touching on everything from cabinet colors and lighting to tile and countertop combos she’s loving.

TA K I N G T H E C O U N T E R M AT E R I A L U P THE BACKSPLASH Although the iconic subway tile backsplash is timeless in its own right, Brooke says she is seeing a big shift toward marble slab backsplashes — which add drama and depth to the kitchen. Not only is it easier to clean than tile, but a marble backsplash and countertop also sets the tone for the entire space and makes a big statement.

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WA R M I N G U P THE WHITE We doubt the classic white kitchen will ever completely go out of style, but trends show people are going away from the white kitchen and gray cabinets. They’re opting for white mixed with warmer wood tones, dark greens and blues. Some homeowners are mixing vintage in with the new and modern through butcher block islands or other unique cabinetry choices. Black is making a bold comeback in some kitchens, while others usher in warmth through painted islands or other darker contrast tiles in the bar area. You don’t have to leave behind the timelessness when you warm up your space if you opt for equally timeless black and wood-stained accents. If you want a quick refresh, consider adding pops of wood through cutting boards or other decor accents on countertops or open shelves.

HIDDEN STORAGE, VISIBLE APPLIANCES Gone are the days of it being a given to hide the fridge behind custom cabinets. Many brands of appliances are so beautiful and sleek these days, homeowners want to see them rather than hide them behind a cabinet facade. Small appliances, however, are another story. Custom cabinets and “appliance garages” aren’t going away anytime soon. Form and function make them a desirable addition to any kitchen. CONTINUED >

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BOLD H A R D WA R E Mixed metals and sizes are having a moment in kitchens across America. Brooke says not to shy away from a variety of sizes of pulls and handles, depending on the drawer and door size. For instance, you may see a mixture of longer pulls on larger drawers and square knobs on smaller glassware cabinets - and that’s more than just ok - that’s recommended. As the heart of the home, kitchens shouldn’t feel sterile and hyper-coordinated - they should feel inviting and tailored to the space. Since no two kitchens will be exactly alike, feel free to boldly mix the hardware sizes and styles to the needs of your kitchen.

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From painted and stained islands to dark lower cabinetry with bright white uppers and mixed lighting fixtures, contrast is the name of the game this year. You’ll see this juxtaposition between clean white and darker colors or even this year’s favorite - greens and blues - all over newly designed kitchens. You’re not breaking any rules by coordinating sculptural pendants over the kitchen island with more vintage-inspired gooseneck sconces over the standalone bar or a chandelier over the eat-in kitchen.

I suggest viewing countertop slabs in person vs. a small sample piece because each slab has unique movement and colors. They are all so beautiful and works of art. Taking a trip to the warehouse will really help a client to understand the different types available and see the difference in the look of the material.

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Clay Science at the Museum for Children: Animal Stories

NE W ME XI C O MUS E UM O F NAT UR A L H I STO RY A ND S C I E NC E | 3:30 P M Clay Science at the Museum combines the science of clay (its role in soil and geology) with artistic exploration and making art. We will search for clay in different soils, process clay dug from nearby strata, search for connections with clay minerals in the Museum exhibits, and create with clay form and color. Glazing, firing. For more information visit https://nmnaturalhistory. org/events/clay-science-museum-chil dren-session-ii-animal-stories MAR CH 12TH-19 TH

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NAT I O NA L H I S PA NI C C ULT UR A L C E NT E R | 2:0 0 P M Opera Southwest presents Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot, a fully staged opera with orchestra, sung in Italian with English translation supertitles. A fairytale set in ancient China, Turandot brims with masterful music from start to finish. Maestro An-

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In June 2021 Fergus Whitney founded SAOL Agriculture Solutions. Prior to setting up the business Fergus the owner worked for the Village of Los Ranchos as Agriculture Program Manager, ARCA in Corrales as a Farm Manager and at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm. Fergus saw a niche in the market which helps support new growers, landowners, farmers, gardeners, and community gardens with starting or enhancing their operations with assistance starting with a paid consultation in areas such as Soil Management, Irrigation, Farm and Garden Planning and Design, and Farm Contract Services, Community Harvesting needs. SAOL also has two farms in Los Ranchos which grows produce including Sunflowers, Tomatoes, Melons, Cantaloupe, and others. We attend Farmers Markets at Los Ranchos, Mile Hi in Alvarado Park and Cedar Crest on Wednesdays from May to October. You can find out more or book a consultation at www.saolagriculturesolution.net or call 505 515 4030. We are also on Facebook and Instagram at SAOL Agriculture Solutions.

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