Events at Old Town
Sunday, June 22, 2008
2:00 to 4:00pm - Gunfighters perform throughout Old Town
6:00 to 9:00pm - Tango Club Performs at the Gazebo confirmed
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
6:45 to 7:00pm - Historian Emma Moya Honoring the Elders at the Gazebo
7:00 to 9:00pm - Music Group Trilobite
Thursday, June 26, 2008
6:00 to 7:00pm - Cultural Sunsets Celebrating the NM Cultures Gazebo
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Friday, June 27, 2008
6:00 to 9:00pm - Latin Music NY Louie and Friends
Saturday, June 28, 2008
10:00 to 12:00pm - La Rondalla de Albuquerque at The Patio Market
12:00 to 3:00pm - Music group Amauta form Ecuador at Plaza Don Luis
2:00 to 4:00pm - Music at the Patio Market
3:30 to 4:30pm - Mariachi Nuevo Mexico throughout Old Town
3:30 to 4:30pm - Los Primos throughout Old Town
3:30 to 7:30pm - Wedding Gazebo
7:30 to 8:30pm - Mariachi Nuevo Mexico throughout Old Town
Sunday, June 29, 2008
2:00 to 4:00pm - Gunfighters perform throughout Old Town
6:00 to 9:00pm - Tango Club Performs at the Gazebo confirmed
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At The Albuquerque Museum
Family Art Workshops
Saturdays, 1 – 2:30 pm
All supplies are provided. Free with Museum general admission.
Free General Admission Days at The Albuquerque Museum.
The first Wednesday of the month is a free general admission day. General admission to the Museum is also free every Sunday morning from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Exhibitions
Coffee Talk: Brewing it Up in Albuquerque
Through July, 2008.
Featuring the museum's collection of vintage coffee crates, grinding equipment, and other artifacts illustrating our love for the brown brew.
Brought to Light: A Great Depression Era Photographer's Study of Albuquerque Businesses
Through June, 2008
A photography collection documenting businesses in Albuquerque in the early 1930s.
Cultural Renaissance: 40 Years of The Albuquerque Museum
Through September 2008
A history of The Albuquerque Museum with selected artifacts and art from the collections.
Common Ground: Art in New Mexico
Common Ground is a permanent art exhibition highlighting a significant amount of museum-owned works from the late 19th century to the present day. It is displayed chronologically giving visitors a glimpse into the evolution of art in New Mexico.
Four Centuries: A History of Albuquerque
A permanent exhibition of local history depicting four hundred years of the history of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley region. Look over early maps, arms and armor and weaving. Learn about trade routes, colonial life and statehood era relics.
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque NM 87104
505-243-7255 www.cabq.gov/museum
Museum Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Museum admission: $4 Adults ($1 discount to NM residents w/ ID),
$2 Seniors (65+), $1 Children 4-12. Children 3 and under are free.
The Albuquerque Museum is a division of the Cultural Services Department of the City of Albuquerque. Martin J. Chávez, Mayor.
OLD TOWN Arts Crawl
1 Amapola Gallery, 205 Romero NW, 242-4311
Amapola is a cooperative of 40 artists creating a wide range of art including paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, glass, weavings, gourds, baskets and much more.
2 FHAB Gallery, 1131 Mountain Rd. NW at 12th, 400-9313
This new contemporary space represents the work of Celeste Boals, Erin Adams, Michael Carter and owner, Nick Harmon.
3 Hanging Tree Gallery, 416 Romero NW, 842-1420
Specializing in fine art from the historical WPA period including works by deceased New Mexico artists. plus historical Indian pots, baskets, rugs, jewelry and select primitive southwestern furnishings.
4 Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th St. NW, 242-6367
Built in 1925 as a Methodist Boarding School for girls, Escuela del Sol Montessori took it over in the early 90s and refurbished it as a community art center. It Albuquerque?s oldest community-based organization dedicated to the arts and education housing five gallery spaces and 45 artist?s studios.
5 MoRo Gallery, 806 Mountain Rd. NW, 242-6272
Features the work of Angus Macpherson who is known for his paintings of atmopshere, both stormy vast landscapes and dark haunting interiors and cityscapes. The gallery hosts special shows by important guest artists. You will also find prints, posters, and hand-crafted jewelry.
6 Nemat Galleries, 419-A San Felipe NW, 237-0300
Featuring 19th and 20th century art as well as Spanish Colonial art and period photography, engravings, lithographs, old prints, antiques, vintage and new oriental and Navajo rugs.
7 Our Summer House, 1101 Forrester NW, 341-3641
Featuring museum-quality handcrafted jewelry with home and garden decor, ceramics, glassware, framed art, limited edition prints and much more.
8 Rio Grande Gallery, 328 San Felipe NW, 242-8008
This intimate gallery has relocated to Albuquerque after 20 years in Santa Fe. Delight in art in all media by artists such as R.C. Gorman and Miguel Martinez.
9 Schelu, 206-1/2 San Felipe NW (#4 Patio Market), 765-5869
Schelu has been a fixture in Albuquerque since 1973. Customers have come to love the impeccable array of hand crafted stoneware and one-of-a-kind art pieces for the home.
10 Shiprock Trading Company, 413 Romero NW, 242-4080
Operated by the Foutz family in its 150 year of tradition of trade with the Navajos, they carry unique and authentic American Indian arts and crafts.
11 SW American Art Gallery, 2104 Charlevoix NW, 242-3373
Rob and Lee Hanks own Old Town?s newest gallery featuring work by some of the finest Western and Contemporary artists.
12 Weems Gallery-Old Town, 303 Romero NW, 764-0302
Their motto is "affordability without compromising quality". The gallery offers a non-intimidating environment show-casing top artists and crafts people. They are a haven for the art novice as well as the collector.
Albuquerque Art Business Association
P.O. Box 36588
Albuquerque, NM 87176
(505) 244-0362
Fax (505) 771-4094
Mayor Martin Chávez hosts ?Old Town Honors All Tribes All Nations? event
April 25, 2008 on Old Town Plaza
Albuquerque, NM ? Pueblo Governors, Apache and Navajo Nation leaders are slated to attend an event in their honor hosted by Mayor Martin J. Chávez and the New Mexico Tourism Department- Indian Tourism Program on Old Town Plaza. On Friday, April 25th, Mayor Martin Chávez will also honor the Navajo Code Talkers and present Robert Mirabal with the A+ AWARD, the award is in recognition of Mr. Mirabal?s 2008 GRAMMY AWARD for Native American Album of the Year.
?The last Friday in April is a very important day; it is a time when thousands of Native Americans from all tribes and nations gather together in our great City of Albuquerque. In honor of this tradition I am inviting everyone to participate in a very important event that recognizes the influence Native American culture and tradition has in our world,? Mayor Chávez stated.
Regis Pecos (Cochiti Pueblo) will emcee the event. Mr Pecos, has served his Pueblo as both Lt. Governor and Governor, and as a tribal leader, his inherent knowledge and personality engages audiences to recognize and support numerous Native American issues. Also in the line up are Miss Indian World Megan Young (Poarch Band of Creek Indians);Laura Tohe (Navajo), Author/Poet; Melissa Henry (Navajo), cinematographer; Shkeme Garcia (Santa Ana Pueblo), Singer/Author/Comedian; Jerry Clown (Cheyenne River Sioux), Actor/Singer/Documentary Film Maker; and many more.
The event will be held on Friday, April 25, 2008 on Old Town Plaza from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
ALBUQUERQUE CELEBRATES ITS 302nd BIRTHDAY!
Celebrating the City?s 302nd birthday with a free event, Sunday, April 20 from 2 to 6 pm. Festivities will be held throughout Old Town Plaza. 
The FIESTAS de ALBURQUERQUE celebration will feature activities for all ages:
- Live musical and dance performances
- 1st Annual Outdoor Market featuring Merchants from Old Town
- Face painting
- Juggling/Magic
- Lots of great food
This celebration is planned with community in mind. There is something for everyone, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy the festivities. This celebration is being held in conjunction with the Cosmic Carnival, a FREE Family Science Festival, featuring telescopes and hands-on-science activities.
Gazebo Entertainment Schedule
Sunday, April 20, 08
2:00 pm Quartermoon
3:00 pm Gonzalo
4:00 pm Steps Dance Academy
4:30 pm Rock n Soul Review featuring Freddie Chavez, David Nuñez, Tony Romero, Hillary Smith and more.
We would like to thank our 2008 Sponsors.
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