Art Show “Earth, Air, Fire & Water: A Celebration of Cremation and Art”
“Earth, Air, Fire & Water: A Celebration of Cremation and Art” The local cremation rate ranges between 68% in Albuquerque to 75% in Rio Rancho. One in five families keep a loved one’s cremated remains at home. Why not make their urn a unique lasting tribute that’s...
Double Feature Films at The Guild Cinema
DOUBLE FEATURE FILMS at The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Avenue NE – Harold and Maude at noon, The Seventh Seal at 2:00 p.m. Two movies for one special price! Harold and Maude (1971) cult classic comedy directed by Hal Ashby, starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort. Young,...
Prelude to Eternity Kick-Off Party
To celebrate the start of the Before I Die ABQ Festival, come to the "Prelude to Eternity" dinner party in a cemetery! Held in the Pavilion next to the cremation gardens in Sunset Memorial Park, come for an evening of food and drink, music, theatrical readings and...
Panel Discussion “What You Need to Know Before You Go on Financial Issues”
“What You Need to Know Before You Go on Financial Issues” is a panel discussion and Q&A session with experts on end-of-life financial concerns. This free event includes a potluck lunch. The speakers are: Jim Plitz, attorney with Morris Hall PLLC estate planning...
Tour the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) laboratories
As part of the Before I Die ABQ Festival, register to take a tour of the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) laboratories. See where New Mexico’s real-life CSI teams work. The tour is free and attendance is limited to 30. Indicate your interest in this and other...
Morning Albuquerque Death Cafe
As a part of the Before I Die ABQ Festival, join in the Albuquerque Death Cafe group discussion to talk about what’s on your mind about mortality issues. Refreshments will be provided at this free event. Donations are gratefully accepted. This event takes place at the...
Afternoon Death Cafe at North Valley Senior Center
Join in the group discussion at the Albuquerque Death Café. It’s an opportunity to talk about what’s on your heart or mind about mortality issues. This event takes place at the North Valley Senior Center, 3825 4th Street NW, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please be aware...
Tour the Casket Building Workshop of Fathers Building Futures
Tour of the casket building workshop of the nonprofit organization Fathers Building Futures. Lunch is included in this free event. Fathers Building Futures is located at 4301 4th Street NW, Albuquerque. Fathers Building Futures is an economic development initiative...
Panel Discussions “Making Plans to Live Well Until We Die”
The panel discussions “Making Plans to Live Well Until We Die” with medical and end-of-life experts will take place in two separate sessions, with Part One from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Part Two from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Modern medicine can extend your life. Modern medicine...
Tour of Historic Fairview Cemetery
As part of the Before I Die ABQ Festival, tour the historic Fairview Cemetery, established in 1881. Historian Susan Schwartz provides insights on the famous and infamous residents of this section of the cemetery, located at 700 Yale Blvd. SE. Festival coordinator Gail...
Yoga Class-From Child Pose to Corpse Pose: Life, Death, Yoga and Spirituality
“From Child Pose to Corpse Pose: Life, Death, Yoga and Spirituality” is a gentle yoga class that's accessible for everyone. The breath of life is with us from the moment of birth until the moment of death. Yoga provides a way for us to understand this precious...
Funeral Director Panel Discussion: “What You Need to Know Before You Go”
“What You Need to Know Before You Go” is a panel discussion and Q&A with local funeral directors. Get your questions answered at this Before I Die ABQ Festival event without having to actually go to a funeral home. Got questions about funeral planning or...
The Inaugural Before I Die ABQ Festival
The inaugural Before I Die ABQ Festival features multiple upbeat activities to prompt thinking about, talking about and doing something about our 100% mortality rate. The range of free and low-cost activities all around Albuquerque include movies, an art show, yoga...
These Boots are Made for Talking About Death
Clothing and accessories can really help break the ice when it comes to to talking about death, funeral planning, and end-of-life issues. My go-to pieces are a skull concho belt from Mexico, black Lucchese cowboy boots with embroidered skulls and roses, and Scully...
August 11: A Quick Talk on Before I Die ABQ
PechaKucha Night talks challenge speakers to present an idea while illustrating what they have to say using 20 PowerPoint slides displayed at a rate of 20 seconds each. That equals a concise talk that lasts exactly six minutes and 40 seconds. The Weekly Alibi is...
Introducing the First “Before I Die” Albuquerque Festival
Even though humans have a 100% mortality rate, less than 30% of us make any end-of-life plans. What will get adults to discuss and plan for their eventual demise? Put some "fun" in funeral planning to get people to discuss this serious topic. Announcing the inaugural...