Posted: July 2nd, 2012 | Author: Dan Mayfield | Comments: No Comments; | Post a Comment »
Between the barbeques, firework shows and other all-American celebrations it’s hard to keep track of how Albuquerque will be celebrating its Centennial, Fourth of July. Here are a few things that we’ll be checking out this week and weekend.
Wear your red, white, and blue and celebrate our Nation’s Independence at Freedom Fourth. Enjoy live music, family entertainment, food vendors, a balloon glow and much more. The main stage will feature local musicians throughout the day, with a national headliner to highlight the evening, followed by one of the state’s largest fireworks displays. On July 4 from 3–10 p.m. at Balloon Fiesta Park.
Root, root, root for the home team at Isotopes Park for America’s favorite pastime. The Isotopes play the Round Rock Express, with the gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the game starting at 6:05 p.m. on July 4. And after the game is over, stay to enjoy the fireworks display.
Enjoy one of the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden’s Summer Nights Concert on Thursday, July 5 from 6–9 p.m. Wagogo will perform on the Botanic Garden Festival Green. Enjoy the Aquarium and a magic show. Lawn seating.
What’s better than barbeque and beer on a beautiful Albuquerque weekend? This weekend, join more than 30,000 people in sampling award-winning barbeque, enjoying live music, arts and crafts, fun jumps, a magic show and other fun (and tasty) activities at the Ninth Annual Pork & Brew State BBQ Championship. The Championship will take place Friday, July 6–Sunday, July 8 at the Santa Ana Star Center. Come out and pig out!
What are you doing to celebrate our country’s independence?
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Posted: March 17th, 2011 | Author: Dan Mayfield | Comments: No Comments; | Post a Comment »
Don’t tell anyone at the office: They haven’t noticed yet, but I’m not wearing any green today.
But, I’m going to make up for it tonight! I promise.
The guys at Two Fools will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in high style tonight with a Irish Lamb Stew, Bacon and Cabbage, and colcannon soup, which are all traditional Irish favorites.
But, I might also have to hit some other bars and pubs in town to find some green beer. Check out these pubs for some green brew that can make you feel the Spirit of St. Patrick even if you’re not Irish:
The Barley Room
5200 Eubank Blvd NE, 332-0800
Fox and Hound Pub and Grill
4301 The Lane at 25 NE, 344-9430
Imbibe
3101 Central Ave SE, 255-4200
Kelly’s Brew Pub
3222 Central Ave SE, 262-2739
Knuckleheads Bar and Grill
3230 Coors Blvd NW, 839-8660
The Library Bar and Grill
312 Central Ave SE, 242-2992
Lotus Nightclub
211 Gold Ave SW, 243-0955
Maloney’s Tavern
325 Central Ave NW, 242-7422
Monte Vista Fire Station
3201 Central Ave NE, 255-2424
O’Niells Irish Pub
4310 Central SE, 255-6782
O’Niells Irish Pub
3301 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, 293-1122
Sidelines Sports Grill and Bar
9211 Coors Blvd NW, 897-4633
Sneakerz
4100 San Mateo Blvd NE, 837-1708
Uptown Sports Bar and Grill
6601 Uptown Blvd. NE, 884-4714
Or, here’s a quick primer on how to make your own green beer:
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Green beer might not be a typical tradition in Ireland, not even on March 17, but here in the states it is. So here’s some simple tips to take your beer to a much more festive level:
1. Stick to a lighter-colored beer. The paler the ale, the less food coloring needed. Approximately 5 or 6 drops should do the trick.
2. Choose either green or blue food dye. If you’re drinking a lighter beer, blue dye will create the richest blue. For a darker ale, green will produce the best color.
3. Mix and continue adding color as needed.
4. Don’t fret, the color doesn’t change the taste.
5. Enjoy!
Once you’ve made your drinks, feel free to dress up like a leprechaun, do a jig, or celebrate being Irish in any way you’d like – we won’t judge.
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Posted: February 8th, 2011 | Author: Dan Mayfield | Comments: No Comments; | Post a Comment »
While we’re getting ready for the next storm to roll in, we’re taking a minute to plan our weekend. Already.
We should have plenty of time to get an outfit together that would rival Audrey
Hepburn’s in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
On Sunday, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science will show the classic film. But, begin the evening with a margarita cocktail from the folks at The Cooperage. For $25, it’s not a bad two-fer that might even inspire some Valentine’s Day ideas. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. and the film starts at 7:15 in the luxurious DynaTheater. Call 831-2800 for more information.
Cue the green jokes, the yellow brick road references and disregard the man behind the curtain as Wicked’s time at Popejoy Hall, in the University of New Mexico, draws to a close February 13 (which is already next Tuesday!). The musical based on Gregory Maguire’s novel of the same name will click its heels three times and continue a national tour, amassing the faithful following of reviewers.
The show tells the story of the Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch of the North before Dorothy blew in from Kansas with her little dog, too. A story about differences, friendship and being true to oneself, Wicked draws fans from all age groups.
David Steinberg of the Albuquerque Journal says Wicked is, “A visual spectacle of dazzling, imaginative costumes, stunning sets, captivating choreography, moving songs powerfully sung, and fantastical animals.”
Since opening night at the Gershwin Theater on Broadway in New York in 2003, Wicked won 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tonys. So far, every Albuquerque performance has sold out.
“This is one of the biggest shows we’ve ever had,” says Mark Koson, the director of ticketing services at UNM.
Tickets are $52.50-$152.50 for more information on remaining tickets visit www.unmtickets.com, but act fast.
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Posted: September 9th, 2010 | Author: Dan Mayfield | Comments: 1 Comment | Post a Comment
Favorite Things Friday
It’s hard to believe that it’s already time again for the New Mexico State Fair.
At ATM, we’re looking forward to death-by-turkey-leg lunches, the baby-animal barn and the rodeos. Ohh, and the food, and the dancing, and the concerts, and the midway, and did we mention the midway? What about the midway?
But our new Editor-in-Chief, Dan Mayfield, is looking forward to the pie baking competition. For the last three years, Dan has competed in the pie competition, and he’s on the prowl for a blue ribbon. He’s so far staying silent on what he’s going to make, but we’re sure it will feature some local produce. Probably apples. Maybe berries. Maybe some pecans.
Regardless of what he makes, or what you’re going to the fair for, don’t miss the parade on Saturday, Sept. 11, on Central Ave. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. and winds its way up central to Expo New Mexico.
Awards are certainly one of our favorite things, especially when it comes to Hall of Honor Awards at UNM. The school’s Alumni Lettermen’s Association inducted its 2010 Hall of Honor winners on Thursday with a video presentation that featured some of the best 1960s and 1970s hairstyles we’ve seen in a while. Andy Frederick, a UNM graduate from the late 1970s, sported a killer handlebar mustache back in the day, and maybe it helped him win his two Super Bowl rings, one with the Dallas Cowboys in 1978, and a second with the Chicago Bears in 1986. Dr. Harold Bailey, who many of us know from his years as both a teacher and a public servant, was also a track star in the mid 1960s at UNM. The Hall of Honor Ceremony celebrates those who’ve excelled at more than athletics in life, and that is certainly one of our favorite things.
Those of us who have lived here for a long time remember seeing it, but we were never really sure what it was. But one of Albuquerque’s best kept secret landmarks could disappear soon, according to the folks at Kirtland Air Force Base News.
You may have seen the giant trestle looming in an expansive arroyo at Kirtland Air Force Base. This trestle, or wooden platform, is hard to miss at 120 feet tall and two football fields wide. The structure looks almost like a bridge with a huge platform on top. And the secrets hidden in this structure are even more mystifying than its massive size.
Completed in 1975, at the height of the Cold War, the trestle was made specifically for testing the effects of electromagnetic pulses, which radiate from atomic bombs. The pulses could have knocked out the entire country’s access to electricity, telephones, and satellites if an atomic bomb had been detonated.
Creepy, for sure.
Although the trestle is now too expensive to maintain, it’s not gone yet. This real-world history lesson is only a car ride away to the east end of the Base. Read about the trestle at Kirtland.Af.Mil.
What other historical structures have you seen around town?
If giant wooden trestles aren’t your thing, the new Bodies exhibit has opened at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The new exhibit shows what our bodies really look like when our skin is pulled back, from the muscles in our arms, to the texture of our brains.
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The Bodies exhibit at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
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Andy Frederick, a UNM graduate, now has two Super Bowl rings to flash.
The Exhibition provides visitors an up‐close look inside the skeletal, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body. Many of the whole body specimens are dissected in vivid athletic poses, allowing the visitor to relate to everyday activities. In addition, authentic human specimens illustrate the damage caused to organs by overeating and lack of exercise. A healthy lung is featured next to a black lung ravaged by smoking in a vivid comparison more powerful than any textbook image.
Admission is $14 for children, and $22 for adults. Bodies will be up through Jan. 9, 2011.
Visit www.bodiesalbuquerque.com for more information.
We’re sure this is going to be one of our absolute favorite things.
The folks at Sanctuary Salon (6605 Menaul, across from Coronado Mall) are offering Happy Hour Hair. No, there’s no cocktails, but we love that haircuts at the salon are $25, a $15 savings, and pedicures are $20, instead of $40, from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.
This is the perfect thing just before a weekend out, and who doesn’t want to have their toes look great before a date?
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Posted: September 2nd, 2010 | Author: Dan Mayfield | Comments: No Comments; | Post a Comment »
Favorite Things Friday 9/3
Welcome September with a bit of summer fun. With a weekend forecast of sunny skies and temperatures in the high 80’s, get outside and enjoy the weather before you can’t anymore.
Get lost in the maze of life at the grand opening of the seven-acre maize maze at Los Poblanos Open Space tonight, Friday, Sept. 3, from 6-9 p.m. Afraid to lose your little ones? No worries, this year there will be a small hay bale labyrinth for the little tykes. The maze will be open from today until October 30. Admission is $7.50 for adults and $4 for children.
Be an early bird and catch the worm (well…produce) at the Downtown Growers Market this Saturday morning from 8 a.m.-noon at Robinson Park, near Eighth Street and Central. Cool off in the shade of the elms, enjoy the smooth sounds of Los Primos, and pick up some fresh fruits and veggies to keep your summer fresh.
Take time to stop and smell the roses this Saturday at the ABQ BioPark Zoo’s Rose Celebration from 9AM-5PM. Bask in the colorful and fragrant exhibit presented by the Albuquerque Rose society. Tickets are included with regular admission to the ABQ BioPark Zoo; $7 for adults, $3 for seniors and children ages 3-12.
Favorite Foods Friday
What are you doing this weekend to get out of the house?
We’re going to check out some of our Favorite Foods. We really can’t help it; We like wine with our dinners and we love that Scalo Northern Italian Grill offers half-price wine on Sunday nights.
At Marcello’s Chop House this week we noticed an interesting special on the menu; Kangaroo. Really. Kangaroos aren’t as tough as you’d think, and their far less gamey than other wild animals. Maybe it’s the way the chefs prepare it, but it hit the spot for a unique dining experience in Albuquerque.
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Posted: August 20th, 2010 | Author: Dan Mayfield | Comments: No Comments; | Post a Comment »
Even if it is blistering hot outside, as soon as school busses start running and the kids head back to school, summer feels like it’s over. Embrace the beginnings of autumn with one of these Albuquerque events. From homegrown theater to sleeping with the fish, there’s something for everyone this weekend!
Follow the lives of six people whose stories intersect, in “Trust,” a contemporary dramatic comedy. The play is presented by The Filling Station, and will run at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays through August 29. Tickets are $20 for adults.
Spend the night with the fish! Begin an unforgettable slumber party with an evening of learning, games, crafts, movie watching, and more. Aquarium Overnight allows guests to sleep next to the sharks in an unforgettable viewing of the aquarium. Pre-registration is required, and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact the Biopark for additional information at 848-7180.
Head to the N4th Theatre for the world premiere of “Persephone!” This modern musical adaptation on the classic Greek myth is presented by the Ka-HOOTZ Theater Company and was written by New Mexico playwright, Mars Mraz. The play runs at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Help raise money and awareness at this year’s annual Climb to Conquer Cancer set up by the American Cancer Society. Climb 6.5 miles the Sandia Crest where food and entertainment will await, then a bus will take you back down. Early registration is encouraged, but you can register starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Sandia Peak Ski area.
What are you up to this weekend?
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Posted: August 13th, 2010 | Author: Dan Mayfield | Comments: No Comments; | Post a Comment »
Thank goodness it’s Friday! If you’re searching for a few fun events to make your weekend “brag-worthy” at the office on Monday, take a look at what’s happening in Albuquerque this weekend.
Enjoy the cool Albuquerque nights at the steamy summer salsa series Friday from 7-10 p.m. at The Albuquerque Museum . Salsa Under the Stars plans to make your Friday night muy caliente with music by Son Como Son. Proceeds benefit The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music. Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for students and seniors, $10 for NM Jazz Workshop and ABQ Museum Members, and FREE for children under 12.
If you still feel like dancing after salsaing under the stars on Friday, rest assured, the show will go on at the Fourth Annual Ballet Pro Musica Festival! The Festival features the National Ballet of Mexico, La Catrina String Quartet, and Jackquelyn Helin’s piano stylings. Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. Tickets start at $30.
Laugh your hearts out at the Adobe Theater at 8p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at David Mamet’s 1977 playwright, Life in the Theater. The play focuses on the relationship of two thespians, Robert and John. With its meditation on the challenges of acting and mentoring, this drama/comedy is sure to engage theater enthusiasts everywhere. $14 General Admission, $12 Seniors and Students. Make your reservation call 898-9222.
Enjoy one of the last weekends of summer New Mexico style: with a little spice. The 6th Annual Old Town Salsa Fiesta will features live dance, salsa tasting, and voting on the best homemade salsas all accompanied by local music groups like Latin Starts, Picoso and Changui Son. Area restaurants will offer specials and New Mexico wines. The festival begins at 1 p.m. and lasts until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
This collaborative project between Warehouse 508 and 516 Arts is geared toward young artists interested in large scale group projects. The Alley Art Mural Project encourages young artists to explore large scale art as part of a group. The series of temporary murals can be seen in the alley between 5th and 6th Streets. Be one of the first to see the latest mural by attending the opening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Head outside of town, away from all of the city lights, for a beautiful view of summer stars. The Albuquerque Astronomical Society will bring telescopes out for a night of Stargazing in the Manzanos. Expect a fascinating look at planets, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. Picnic facilities are available, so consider watching the sunset and waiting for dark with a picnic dinner. The site is located approximately nine miles south on NM Highway 337 from the Tijeras exit on I-40. Watch for the Oak Flat sign, and head east on Oak Flat Road to the Oak Flat picnic grounds and Juniper Loop. For additional information, call 254-TAAS.
What are you up to this weekend?
By Rachel Gearhart and Katy Barnitz
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Posted: August 6th, 2010 | Author: Dan Mayfield | Comments: No Comments; | Post a Comment »
With evening monsoons and nearly unbearable daytime temperatures, there’s nothing like a nice event to take your mind off August’s continually bizarre weather. If you’re plan-less this weekend, choose a few of these events to pack your calendar!
Experience the bittersweet, inspiring story of a group of students at New York City’s High School for Performing Arts as they discover prejudice, issues with identity, and self worth, and learn how to survive being young. FAME, The Musical is presented by Albuquerque Little Theatre and runs at various times Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults.
Expect the wonderful music of 2008 Best of the City winner, Le Chat Lunatique at the First Friday Patio Party at Plaza Sombra. The old-style French café jazz group will entertain visitors from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight. Enjoy the atmosphere of Old Town and take in the sights and sounds of this very-popular monthly party.
Head out to Expo New Mexico this weekend to see an incredible selection and variety of antiques at the 12th annual Great Southwestern Antique Show. More than 200 dealers will fill the Lujan Center with antiques, fine art, and treasures of every shape and size. Admission is $8 and the show is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Try the delicious wines of New Mexico while viewing the talented work of area quilters at this year’s Quilt and Wine Fair in Corrales. Expect quilting lectures, arts and crafts, wine lectures, and book signings. Admission for adults is $15, and the festival takes place from noon to 6 p.m. at the Corrales Recreation Center.
Celebrate being a New Mexico State University Aggie with the Isotopes this Saturday night as the ‘Topes take on the Sacramento River Cats. Bring friends and family decked out in NMSU crimson and white for a great game and delicious baseball-park food and a little shameless celebration of your Aggie heritage!
What are you up to this weekend?
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Posted: July 9th, 2010 | Author: Dan Mayfield | Comments: 1 Comment | Post a Comment
After a busy Fourth of July weekend and a busier, albeit short, workweek, we’re ready for all the second weekend in July has to offer! There are fun events going on all weekend all over town (and, we even broke our own rules and looked at events out of town, because they’re so great). Whether a play or musical fits your fancy, some owner-creature bonding time is what you’re seeking, or some inspirational art viewing sounds best—we’ve got you covered!
Broadway’s lovely Beauty and the Beast comes to Albuquerque’s Popejoy Hall this weekend. Based on the Disney favorite, the musical love story features lavish sets and costumes, lovable characters and, of course, talented performers. Be their guest! Tickets start at $40, and performances take place throughout the weekend.
Watch this endearing musical wherein Prince Pippin on his quest to find his true calling. See him discover the secret of happiness and fulfillment in the simple pleasures of family and home. The Tony Award-winning show runs at the N4th Theatre 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays through July 31. Tickets are $16 or $14 for students and seniors.
We don’t usually feature events taking place outside of Albuquerque, but we’re really excited for the Santa Fe Folk Art Market this weekend, so we’re making an exception. It’s the world’s largest international folk art market in the work. The festival acts as a venue for more than 120 master traditional artists to display and sell their work. The market is open on Museum Hill in Santa Fe from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Bring your friends and dogs and join Watermelon Mountain Ranch this Saturday for their Alumni Party and Mutt Strut. The event celebrates adopted dogs and their owners and will include a White Elephant sale, tips from the Watermelon Mountain Ranch dog trainers, and the annual Mutt Strut costume contest. The party will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ranch, and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
Ceramic and tile artist, Holly Franklin will show off her wonderful work during Shop with the Artist, at Cravin’ Cookies and More. Hear live music by Hayward Franklin and sample the delectable desserts. Shop with the Artist takes place at Cravin’ Cookies and More (10420 4th St. NW) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Join popular Cuban band, TradiSon for their first-ever American performance! The group specializes in the musical form son, which combines Afro-Cuban rhythms and Spanish melody. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Fountain Courtyard. Come early for Cuban Son dance lessons, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door.
How will you celebrate the second weekend of July?
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Posted: July 1st, 2010 | Author: Dan Mayfield | Comments: No Comments; | Post a Comment »
W
e’re definitely looking forward to the three-day Fourth of July weekend. And, you know you are, too! So crank up the patriotic music and toss some franks on the grill, and then head out and celebrate the Fourth at one of Albuquerque’s wonderful events!
If you’re hoping to celebrate the Fourth a couple days early this year, Isotopes Park has you covered. BBoy McCoy present fireworks following the Isotopes v. Oklahoma City Redhawks game on July 2 and First Community Bank sponsors post-game fireworks on July 3.
I can very honestly say, the Corrales 4th of July Parade is unlike any other. It has all the staples of a typical Fourth parade, vintage cars, firetrucks, horses. Unlike (well, I’m assuming) any other, however, the Corrales parade often features a Kazoo band, kids walking unusual animals, and well, expect the unexpected. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Corrales Road. This gem of an event is about as New Mexico-American as a parade can get.
The more traditional Rio Rancho Fourth of July Parade beings at 10 a.m. on Southern Boulevard near Country Club Drive and will end at Pinetree Road, near the Esther Bone Memorial Library. Try a unique spin on parade going by participating! Take the kids and their decorated bikes over to Joe’s Pasta House restaurant parking lot at 9 a.m. to register to ride in the parade. There will be prizes!
The best place to watch New Mexico’s biggest fireworks display? Where it happens! Freedom Fourth takes place at Balloon Fiesta Park from 4 to 10 p.m. The event will feature five bands, food vendors and kids activities galore. The event is free to enter, but parking is $10. You can avoid that fee by using the Park and Ride shuttles, which will pick up and drop off at St. Pius High School and Coronado Center and only cost $1 per person.
The City of Rio Rancho will celebrate 234 years of America with a fireworks show at Rio Rancho High School. The high school football stadium will provide seating for the show. Live music begins at 8 p.m. and the fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. The event is free, but parking is $5, with proceeds benefitting the Rio Rancho High School Booster Club.
What will you be doing for the Fourth of July holiday weekend?
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