[The-wheels-museum] May Thru July WHEELS Events

Wed Apr 30 20:58:08 MDT 2025

WHEELS Museum Events
May through July 2025

Speaker Event
Richard Einhorn
“A Cross-Country Rail Adventure”

Since 1996, Richard Einhorn has been captivating train enthusiasts with his television show dedicated to the world of trains, with a special focus on model train layouts. 
In October 2023, Richard and his loyal Yorkshire Terrier, Ricki, embarked on an extraordinary journey from the East Coast to the West Coast, documenting their adventure every step of the way. Together, they filmed and photographed hundreds of trains, capturing the essence of railroading across the United States. From bustling freight lines to scenic passenger routes, their footage showcases the beauty, power, and history of America’s rail system.
Now, train lovers everywhere are invited to experience this incredible journey. Join Richard as he shares his stunning collection of photos and videos, offering a unique perspective on rail travel in the modern era.
Welcome to TheTrainShow.com <http://thetrainshow.com/>, where the adventure never stops!
For more information, please visit www.TheTrainShow.com <http://www.thetrainshow.com/>.

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Noon 
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Speaker Event
Roy Lybarger
“The Railroad History of a Local Family”
Learn about a personal story of a local railroad family.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10AM 
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Poetry Reading
Robert Castillo
“Famous Quotes that Lead to Poetry and the Wisdom Buried Within”.

Robert is from San Antonio and was a vagabond for twenty years. He gained sobriety in 2019 and has been sober and writing poetry since then.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Noon
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Author Event
Donna Pedace
“Women Warriors: Hidden Spies in World War II”

Note from the author: Perhaps the bravest of them all, Noor Inayat Khan was the first female radio operator sent to France by the British Special Operations Executive (SOE). A descendant of Indian royalty, she set aside her Sufi pacifist beliefs to volunteer in the fight against Nazi occupation. Noor provided invaluable support to both the British and the French Resistance before being captured by the Gestapo. Despite brutal interrogations, she refused to betray her comrades. Classified under the "Nacht und Nebel" ("Night and Fog") directive—designed to make prisoners disappear without a trace—she was eventually transported to Dachau Concentration Camp, where she was executed. 

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at NOON 
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Speaker Event
Ron Panebouf
“The Pony Express”
Ron will present the timeline of communication from pony express letter, postcards, telegrams, texting and back again!  Everyone who attends will be able to "send a telegram" to someone else in the audience and get a reply- quicker and easier than texting! This fun, educational interactive presentation will bring back memories and discuss how things really don’t change. The need to communicate with each other is vital.

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10 AM 
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.
Speaker Event

Mike Katko Cancelled May 24, 2025 presentation

Storyteller Event
Michelle Adam
Michelle is a story teller, author, teacher and a healer.
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10 AM 
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Speaker Event
John Taylor
“Treasures of the Luna Mansion”
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at NOON 
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Children’s Acting
Mike Kimmel, actor and playwright
“Acting and Improv for Creative Kids”
A fun, creative, hands-on workshop to help young acting students find a strong, solid starting point in the Performing Arts. Together, we will work on comedy and drama scripts, improvisation, conquering stage fright, overcoming roadblocks, and (most importantly) audition technique and psychology.
Your Instructor is a longtime actor with extensive Los Angeles and New York credits and has written twelve books for child, teen, and adult  actors. Class is open to young acting students  of all skill levels—beginner and experienced alike.

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10 AM
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Speaker Event
Will Itoh
Photography of New Mexico, pre-1900
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10 AM
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Mike Katko poetry event on June 14 has been cancelled.

Event
Jennifer Hasting
“The Wonders of WHEELS”
Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 10 AM to 2 PM
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Speaker Event
Joe McKinney and Chuck Larabee
“The Alvarado Hotel: Why It Was Torn Down and More”

For nearly 70 years, Fred Harvey’s Alvarado Hotel served as a destination for travelers, the social center for Albuquerque residents, and the anchor for the core of downtown Albuquerque. Despite years of preservation advocacy, the Alvarado fell victim to the wrecking ball in early 1970.
Joe McKinney and Chuck Larrabee will discuss the economic forces that led to the hotel’s closure and the citizens’ advocacy efforts to save the landmark. Joe and Chuck were both involved: Chuck as a high school student protesting the hotel’s potential demise, and Joe as a leader of the grass-roots campaign working with city leaders and decision makers trying to halt the demolition and define a future for the structure.

Saturday, June 21 at 10 AM
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted. 

Author Event 
Suzanne Stauffer, Author of “Fried Chicken Castaneda”
You've heard of the Harvey Girls, but do you know about the "other Harvey women," the Couriers of the Southwestern Indian Detours? Learn about the Detours and the New Mexico women who led tourists on 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 8-day auto tours through the Pueblos, canyons, and ruins of northern New Mexico and Arizona and southeastern Colorado. 
Presented by Suzanne Stauffer, who will also be signing copies of her recently released historical mystery, Fried Chicken Castañeda, the first in the Couriers Series featuring Prudence Bates, a trainee Courier. Books can be ordered on Amazon and will be available for purchase at the event. She is Professor Emerita of Library and Information Science at Louisiana State University and now resides in Albuquerque. She is currently working on a collection of biographical sketches of the women who served as Couriers.
Saturday, June 28 at 11 AM
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted. 

Author Event
Sage Vogel
“Dichos en Nichos”
Sage Vogel’s debut story collection invites readers into the heart of an archetypal 1950s Northern New Mexico village, where the fruit orchards, arroyo roads, adobe homes, and even pigsties hold tales of wit, romance, woe, and wisdom.
Dichos en Nichos contains ten interconnected stories inspired by original dichos—pithy folk sayings and proverbs. Vogel's dichos—presented in both Spanish and English—are shared among a colorful cast of characters. 
The dichos offer guidance, caution, and comfort as the townsfolk navigate themes of identity, community, loss, and love. From tales of sacrifice and survival to those of intimacy and independence, each story is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

Saturday, July 5 at 10 AM
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted. 

Speaker Event
John Taylor
“The Development of the Catholic Churches in New Mexico”
Saturday, July 12 at 10 AM
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Author Event
L.E. Austen, “The Holy Doves”
Ms. Austen will do a short reading of the spiritual thriller novel, “The Holy Doves” with a discussion of the book and the divide between humankind’s behavior and the spiritual morality of the ages.
Saturday, July 12 at  Noon
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Saturday, July 13 starting at 8 AM is Car Collector Appreciation Day

Author Event
Richard and Shirley Flint
“Overhaul”
In Overhaul, historians Richard Flint and Shirley Cushing Flint present the largely forgotten story of Albuquerque's locomotive repair shops, which were the driving force behind the city's economy for more than seventy years. In the course of their study they also document the thousands of skilled workers who kept the locomotives in operation, many of whom were part of the growing Hispano and Native American middle class. Their critical work kept the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe's steam trains running and established and maintained Albuquerque's unique character in the region.
Including a generous selection of historic photographs, Overhaul provides a glimpse into the people, places, culture, and special history found in Albuquerque's locomotive shops during the boom of steam railroading. The Flints provide an engaging and informative account of how these shops and workers played a crucial role in the formation and development of the Duke City.

Saturday, July 19 at 10 AM
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Music Event
3 on a Match Kabaret
Back by popular demand! “3 On A Match Kabarett” is not only a musical act, but a theatrical performance group with a distinctive and unconventional approach to musical performance. Embracing the spirit of the European Kabarett style that flourished between the World Wars of the 20th Century, we offer a one-of-a-kind ensemble experience. Our repertoire seamlessly blends traditional songs with elements of humor, satire, and wit, ensuring an unforgettable and entertaining journey for our audience.

Saturday, July 19 at NOON
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is $10

Author Event
Suzanne Stauffer

“The Santa Fe Railroad Reading Rooms and the Harvey Publishing Company”
Learn the who, what, where, and especially the why behind the creation of the Santa Fe Reading Rooms, as well as their link to the Fred Harvey Newsstands and to public library development in the Southwest. Suzanne Stauffer is Professor Emerita of Library and Information Science at Louisiana State University. She now resides in Albuquerque. Her article,"‘Correct provision can be made for their wants’: the reading rooms of the Santa Fe Railroad" was published in Library & Information History 39.1 (2023): 1–22. DOI: 10.3366/lih.2023.0135

Saturday, July 26 at 11 AM
WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street SW
Phone: 505 243-6269
Admission is $10

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