City ready to mark 315 years with celebration
Albuquerque will celebrate 315 years with virtual performances, fun activities, online shopping and more this April.
The Department of Arts & Culture has teamed up with local businesses and artists to commemorate Albuquerque’s birthday from April 10 through April 25.
Mariachi Tenampa kicks off the celebration with its rendition of “Las Mañanitas.” Mayor Tim Keller will introduce the group and officially wish the city happy birthday at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10. It can be viewed at facebook.com/ cabqculture and on One ABQ Media’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/ user/GOVTV16COA. Albuquerque musicians Lara Manzanares and Lone Piñon also will entertain with virtual performances, according to an event news release.
Local artists have teamed up with businesses along Central Avenue to create custom installations as part of the festivities. A complete list of artists and businesses can be found at the event link bit.ly/31AIdWt. When the sun goes down, Electric Playhouse will showcase its digital art skills around Albuquerque. Local drinking establishments also will be offering special birthday drinks. Times and locations can be found at the event link.
The Albuquerque Drive-Through Grab
& Go Birthday Edition will feature curated Birthday Bundles. The bundles contain a variety of handcrafted items ranging from local food items like biscochitos to beauty products such as piñon lip balm. Online shopping is open through April 19 at abqspecialevents.com. Curbside pickup will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 24 at the Rail Yards, 777 First Street SW, according to the news release.
Birthday Bundles range in price from
$24 to $315 and contain select goods from 13 local artisans. There will be no in-person shopping on April 24 as the artisans will not be onsite. Birthday Bundles will be delivered directly to customers waiting in their vehicles.
Local establishments are joining in on the birthday fun by offering discounts, specials and unique products. Offers range from free tickets and custom T-shirts to signature donuts to Boxing Bear Brewing Co. beer. A complete list of participating businesses can be found at the event link.