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Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Experience the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico



The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque offers educational programming and exhibitions tracing the heritage of the Pueblo people of New Mexico.  Information on each of the 19 pueblos is available along with interactive learning experiences, and traditional tribal dances and art demonstrations every weekend. 

The wonderful gift shop offers traditional and contemporary arts, jewelry, pottery, paintings, books, music, and videos.  Avanyu Gallery features changing art exhibitions from award winning Native American ...

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Wild Horses in Old Town Albuquerque at Schelu Gallery



The shelves at Schelu are filled with fun and creative pottery, functional stoneware, and exotic yarns and fibers (it is THE place to get that hard to find original gift), but an additional draw is occurring next month.  Sol of the Mustang: Wild Horses in New Mexico is an exhibit of photography by David Cramer running July 6 - 27, 2007.  There will be an opening and Artscrawl reception on July ...

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

Albuquerque Open Space 2007 Free Summer Series



Summer family fun is waiting for you at the Elena Gallegos Picnic Area Ampitheater every Saturday at sunset.  Speakers,  teachers, and performers present on topics including local ghosts, ancient weapons, rattle snakes, drumming, owls and bats, astronomy, story telling, and sketching.  Presentations begin at 7:00 PM.

There are also some Sunday morning hikes that leave from the Pino Trailhead at the Elena Gallegos Picnic Area at 9:00 AM.  These hikes are led ...

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

Albuquerque Weekly Outdoor Concerts all Summer



Albuquerque has a wonderful summer tradition of outdoor concerts at the Rio Grande Zoo on Friday nights and the Aquarium on Thursday nights.  Bring a blanket and a picnic basket, and prepare to enjoy.  The zoo exhibits stay open through the first half of the concert, allowing glimpses of animals aren't usually out in the heat of the day. 

The music is varied and includes Cajun, Folk, Celtic, Blue Grass, Old Time Swing ...

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Albuquerque Has A Beach



Albuquerque has a beach. That's right our very own beach. Tingley Beach is located at 1800 Tingley Drive SW. You can get there by taking the Rail Runner and it is close to the Albuquerque Aquarium, the Rio Grande Botanic Garden and the Rio Grande Zoo. Tingley Beach has three fishing lakes and a model boating pond. So, visit Albuquerque and ride the Rail Runner to enjoy the beach.

Monday, June 11th, 2007

10 Things I Love About Albuquerque



#1 - the Rio Grande
#2 - the Sandia Mountains
#3 - the Manzano Mountains
#4 - the Sandia Tram
#5 - the Rail Runner
#6 - Old Town
#7 - Nob Hill
#8 - the Balloon Fiesta
#9 - the sunsets
#10- the weather

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Billy the Kid Rides Again



The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History has a fun exhibit called Dreamscape Desperado Billy the Kid and the Outlaw in America.  Covering the known history of the Kid's short life, there is also a large and wonderful collection of the related marketing and media products that spawned from and perpetuated his legend.  Items from the room where he was allegedly killed, along with the gun that fired the fatal shots, are ...

Friday, May 18th, 2007

First Friday Fractals Show A Must See



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Voted "Best Event That is Unique to Our City" the First Friday Fractals show is proof that math and art do mix! With a blend of Chaos Theory, vivid colors, and intricate and infinite geometric patterns, the fractals show illustrates the beauty of math and science in the natural world and is great for all ages. To date, First Friday Fractals has sold out 24 shows!

The show ...