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for the love of art shopping for antiques, contemporary jewelry, upscale clothing and independent art galleries with dining at any time of day. Nob Hill is embedded in the rich history of Albuquerque’s eastward development and draws on the intellectual and creative energies of the university. Enjoy the University of New Mexico’s performing arts, and Jonson Art Gallery along with the Guild Theater. Downtown Location: Central Avenue between Old Town and Nob Hill Downtown Albuquerque is a growing center for collaboration in the national contemporary arts scene. Museum style galleries such as 516 Arts, downtown’s newest addition to contemporary arts culture, combines the work of local artists and poets with curatorial expertise from around the world. The downtown arts scene boasts collaboration with UNM, SITE Santa Fe, The Santa Fe Art Institute, the New Mexico Fine Arts Museum, the Institute of American Indian Arts Museum, and the Cervantes Institute of New York and Spain. Come downtown, catch a show at the Cell Theater or the KiMo, go to an art opening, or browse local galleries. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History Location: Old Town, corner of Mountain Road and 19th Street Frank McCulloch has contributed to the Albuquerque community on many different levels . He taught art at one of the local high schools until his retirement about 10 years ago, and he is a prolific painter who continues to exhibit extensively in various Albuquerque galleries . If he is not in his studio painting, you can likely find him performing with his band, Frank McCulloch Y Su Amigos, keeping old New Mexican folk songs alive . Painting by Frank McCulloch A Southwestern arts tour begins in Albuquerque with Common Grounds, the permanent collection at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. Common Grounds is a comprehensive collection of regional artwork, spanning from the 1870s to 2000. The Four Centuries installation provides historical context for territorial artwork. The museum also offers dynamic changing exhibits in a new gallery. National Hispanic Cultural Center Location: 4th Street & Avenida Cesar Chavez in the historic Barelas Neighborhood September “Local Treasures” Event Arts organizations and the Albuquerque Art Business Association will celebrate “Local Treasures” in September 2008 to showcase the many talented artists that live and work in Albuquerque. The month-long celebration will begin on September 5th with a city-wide Artscrawl and end the weekend of September 26–28 with the GO!, Downtown Art Festival–Albuquerque’s threeday outdoor celebration of the visual and performing arts. During this time, Albuquerque’s galleries, museums and cultural centers will host a variety of events including a September 19th Artscrawl in Historic Old Town and along Mountain Road. There will also be a reception to honor artists for their contributions to the Albuquerque arts community. To learn more about Local Treasures, go to the Artscrawl website at http://www.artscrawlabq.org/local-treasures.html Old Town Location: Just west of Downtown and east of the Rio Grande The National Hispanic Cultural Center is home to a wide variety of offerings including: rotating fine arts exhibits featuring international and local Hispanic artists, a permanent collection of traditional and contemporary Hispanic works, the Roy E. Disney Performing Arts Center, the Cervantes Institute for Spanish Language study and educational opportunities, La Tiendita museum gift shop, La Fonda Del Bosque, a restaurant offering local New Mexican cuisine; an outdoor plaza for seasonal arts, music and dance festivals, and an impressive fresco painting in progress by local artist Federico Vigil. Please see calendar for listings on page 26. KiMo Theatre The historic KiMo Theatre is a stellar example of Pueblo Deco architectural style. The exterior bears dazzling ornamentation, and the interior is equally memorable. Once a motion-picture palace, the KiMo is a prominent fixture in Albuquerque’s performing arts community and is the venue of choice for a variety of local, national, and international events. Performing Arts Location: The University of New Mexico and Downtown Location: 5th and Central on Old Route 66 Downtown Old Town plaza, a 300-year-old historic plaza, is an essential destination for traditional and cultural arts including Southwestern art, Pueblo arts and crafts, jewelry, pottery, retablos, hand tooled leather, tin, weavings and clothing. In addition, there are a host of locally owned fine art galleries to browse or purchase art. Nob Hill Location: Historic Route 66 (Central Avenue) east of the University of New Mexico Nob Hill is a Route 66 mainstay for the arts. Combine 16 Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) campus is the state’s largest performance space and a premier performing arts venue. It brings Broadway shows to Albuquerque and features national and international artists who present sophisticated music, dance, and theatrical events. Tricklock Company, the theater company in residence at the University of New Mexico, and the Cell Theatre, located Downtown, are two unique theater companies in Albuquerque. www.itsatrip.org http://www.artscrawlabq.org/ http://www.itsatrip.org

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