call for artists; meet with APD officers; entertainment in Old Town 2022
OLD TOWN ABQ NEIGHBORHOOD
March 21, 2022
ALBUQUERQUE'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Save The Date! Saturday, April 23, 2022 | Noon-4 p.m.
The Department of Arts & Culture is excited to celebrate Albuquerque's 316th Birthday with food, fun, live music and local flair in the heart of the City. This party will feature birthday must-haves such as face painting, entertainment and specials at a variety of participating Old Town stores.
Opportunities for vending at Old Town events are reserved for Old Town Merchants.
Frank Leto is a multidimensional artist who has found a balance between professional musician and professional educator. His lifelong pursuit of musical knowledge has led him to appreciate the music of many cultures, and his ability as a composer has allowed him to share this love for music with his peers, students, and community. Frank leads his band PANdemonium and is featured on vocals, steel drums, and Brazilian and Afro-Cuban percussion. Enjoy this world-renowned band as they entertain from the Gazebo.
Party Food
Grab some corn-on-the-cob from CCR Roasting, tacos from Sharky’s Fish and Shrimp Food Truck or a hot dog from Dawgs for a Cause. All three will be bringing the yum to the Old Town Plaza while surrounding restaurants will be serving signature plates and running specials. Be sure to ask The Taproom at Old Town about their Birthday Celebration Cocktail.
Birthday Activities
There’s a party throughout Historic Old Town. Enjoy free kids’ activities such as face painting and a 25-foot climbing wall, presented by the City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department.
Certain shops around Old Town want to make sure party guests celebrate to the fullest and to ensure this they’ve created one-of-a-kind Albuquerque Birthday Celebration specialty items. ABQ Photographers’ Gallery will offer a 316th birthday poster, Lillie’s Handmade Soap has created a limited-edition soap to celebrate, and check out the custom birthday puzzle made by Puzzled. It’s just not a birthday without a treat. The Flying Roadrunner Bakery has cooked up some Albuquerque Birthday Celebration cookies, be sure to pick them up in Plaza Don Luis. Add these items to your shopping list before they’re gone.
Getting to the Party
Albuquerque’s Birthday Celebration is held in Historic Old Town. Streets throughout Old Town will close to traffic to prepare for the celebration. Please plan accordingly and be mindful of all posted parking signs in the area.
Free shuttles, provided by Airport Parking will be available to take party guests to and from the celebration area. Park for free at the lot on the corner of 18th St. and Bellamah Ave. Shuttles will drop-off guests in the Albuquerque Museum parking lot.
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Bernalillo County Seeks Artists For Route 66 Visitor Center
The Bernalillo County Public Art Program is seeking submissions from New Mexico-based artists for the new Route 66 Visitor Center. Original artwork submissions are being sought for the Center's grand opening, which will take place this summer. The budget for the project is $22,500 and a variety of media including sculpture, murals, and mosaics will be considered. We invite you to learn more and apply by the April 7, 2022 deadline!
Bernalillo County Seeks Artists For Sunport Boulevard Expansion
The Bernalillo County Arts Board solicits a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists or artists’ teams for a site-specific public art project that will be located along the expansion of Sunport Boulevard in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The established budget for the project is $60,000. Artists working in a variety of media including sculpture, murals, and mosaics are invited to apply. The artwork may be installed in one or multiple locations along the expansion, which is roughly 0.5 miles in length from Interstate 25 to Broadway Boulevard. The design of the project should have a strong visual impact for both motorists and pedestrians traveling on Sunport Boulevard.
We are excited to celebrate Mother’s Day with you! Mother’s Day in Old Town will be held on Sunday, May 8 from 1-5 p.m. in the Old Town Plaza. The festivities will include live entertainment, food vendors, and local shopping.
To help celebrate moms, we need your help! There are two ways to participate:
1. Have a booth in the Plaza for the event and have themed gifts for sale! Old Town merchants will get priority on space and the City will provide the booth.
2. Offer a Mother’s Day discount!
If you are interested in participating, please confirm with me by Monday, April 4. We look forward to working with you and making this event a success.
Gazebo Performances and Events
Saturday, April 23 - Albuquerque’s Birthday Celebration – 12-4 p.m.
Sunday, May 8 - Mother’s Day in Old Town – 1-5 p.m.
June 3-5 – San Felipe De Neri Church Fiestas
Friday, August 26 - Latin Dance Night – 6-9 p.m.
September 30 - October 9 - Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town – Daily 12-4 p.m.
Monday, October 31 - Halloween in Old Town – 4-6 p.m.
Friday, December 2 - Old Town Holiday Stroll – 5-9 p.m.
Summertime in Old Town Concert Series
May 6 - August 28; Fridays & Saturdays – 7-9 p.m., Sundays 1-3 p.m.
Patio Performances every Saturday from May 6 to August 27
Social Media Accounts and Website
Facebook: @OldTownEvents
Instagram: @old_town_events
cabq.gov/oldtown
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Policing Council Meeting This Week--March 24
The Valley Community Policing Council will be meeting via webinar this coming Thursday, March 24 at 6:00 pm. To attend, visit: https://cabq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Z1iT-WbR9-9-s1dEYOjiA. This month's panel will include Mr. Darryl Neier, Mr. William Hurlock from the External Force Investigation Team, and Acting Deputy Superintendent Zak Cottrell. Discussion points will cover APD's progress in investigations of the use of force, and in using investigation findings to train field officers in ways that reduce excessive uses of force. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a CPC, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/cpoa/community-policing-council.
OLD TOWN MEETING WITH APD
APRIL 5, 2022--11:00 a.m.
APRIL 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
at Downshift Brewing in Plaza Don Luis
Greetings,
Plaza Don Luis is hosting a merchants meeting with APD Commander Norris and members of his staff at Downshift Brewing on April 5th at 11am. Commander Norris' command encompasses Old Town.
The focus of this meeting is to get to know the commander and his staff, understand the challenges of policing the metro, convey Old Town crime related issues to APD and overall create a cohesive working relationship with APD.
Please feel free to forward this to other business owners in the Old Town area as all are welcome.
Cheers,
Pete K
4 STEPS TO LIST YOUR BUSINESS ON THE OLD TOWN WEBSITE
STEP 1--Send email that you want to have your business listed on the Old Town website. Just fill in your name and your business name. You'll receive an automated response telling you how to do Step 2--making payment.
STEP 2--Follow the directions in the email you receive, and make a $10 payment directly to lobo.net so we can continue having the website hosted. Get a receipt for proof of payment.
STEP 3--Forward your payment receipt by email to oldtown@bottger.com. (It will trigger the next automated email to you.)
STEP 4--You'll receive a link to a Google form by email. Please complete all of the information. Note that most fields are required. There are only a couple of optional fields. No photos, logos or images. When you complete the form, submit it. The information you provided will then create your listing.
LOCATIONS FOR RENT (2)
These are the locations in Old Town with "for rent" signs posted. I've added contact phone numbers for your reference. If you know someone looking for space in Old Town, share this with them.
301 Romero Street (N208—Albuquerque Photographers Gallery)
