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National Hispanic Cultural Center Is a Prime Entertainment Destination
Trivia question: Where is the largest Latino cultural center in the United States? The answer is Albuquerque.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center opened in 2000 along the banks of the Rio Grande in a historic Albuquerque neighborhood known as Barelas.
Since its opening‚ the NHCC has hosted 25 major art exhibitions and established a spacious museum that features a large permanent collection.
And now more good news. The NHCC has added a Roy E. Disney (nephew of Walt) Center for Performing Arts... Read More »
Albuquerque International Balloon Festival
Albuquerque takes to the air every autumn with the International Balloon Fiesta. The event, which began in 1972 with only 13 balloons, has grown to include over 600 balloons and attract guests from all over the world. At the week-long fiesta, days begin with the Dawn Patrol, when pilots take off in the dark and fly until its light enough to see landing sites. Afterwards, guests are awed by the launching of the 600 plus balloons, called Mass Ascension, or various flight competitions. But things... Read More »
Albuquerque’s Arts Community Showcases Past and Present Influences
The past and present collide continuously throughout Albuquerque, but nowhere more so than in the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene.
Hispanic and Native American art is predominant here, where venues like the Nob Hill Art Gallery and others throughout Old Town and downtown mix new and traditional works. Those venues rub shoulders with such institutions as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and National Hispanic Cultural Center, where the creations of the present and past also are on display... Read More »
Route 66 Festival Celebrates the Open Road
Gearheads, rejoice. The annual South Route 66 Summerfest rumbles into Los Lunas each June, with a variety of activities scheduled. There is a Battle of the Bands competition, wine and microbrew tasting, an art exhibit and a huge garage sale. But the event is known for its large car show. Categories of entrants include antique pre-1930, muscle car 1960-67, low rider, truck 1946-1969, hot rod, travel trailer, motorcycle, convertibles and street rods. There is even a category for bicycles... Read More »
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Documents the History of Ballooning
Albuquerque is known worldwide for its International Balloon Fiesta in October‚ but visitors can learn even more about the hot-air machines at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque Inter national Balloon Museum.
The $12 million museum opened in October 2005‚ just southeast of Balloon Fiesta Park‚ where the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held.
The museum is named for Albu querque balloonists Maxie Anderson and Ben Abruzzo‚ who made history in 1978 when they completed the first... Read More »
From Pueblos to Pagodas, Albuquerque's Cultural Institutions Shine
When Synthia Lin arrived in Albuquerque from Taiwan in 1975, she could walk the streets of Old Town without seeing another Asian person.
Thirty years later, Lin says the prevalence of ethnic grocery stores and Asian restaurants is just one more reason for Albuquerque’s reputation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States.
“The Asian community is definitely a lot more noticeable now,” says Lin, who runs the Chinese Culture Center with her husband. “I don’t feel separate... Read More »
Albuquerque Named Top City for Film Making
Albuquerque was recently named a top city for film makers and film making by MovieMaker magazine. The magazine called the Duke City "a mini-movie Mecca" and ranked it above even Los Angeles.
"In the past, when people said, 'New Mexico' they didn't really think of Albuquerque. Now, they can spell it," said Ann Lerner, of the New Mexico Film Office.
For more information, read the full story on KOAT.com Read More »
Albuquerque Celebrates and Cherishes Its Diversity
American Indians and Hispanics have made their homes in New Mexico for centuries‚ so it’s not surprising that one of Albuquerque’s strengths is its openness to diversity.
That cordial attitude is part of the reason why more than 28 ethnic groups – including Chinese‚ Taiwanese‚ Indonesians‚ Swedes‚ Germans‚ Filipinos‚ Africans‚ French and Indians – call Albuquerque home.
“Diversity happened naturally here because Native American and Hispanic cultures have co-existed for so long‚” says Danny... Read More »
