Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Vortex Theater, a small, community-run venue provided for volunteers who still have their day jobs, but live for the theater after hours. The group stages year-round productions of dramatic plays in a small, comfortable theater located across the street from the University of New Mexico. If you want to act, direct, build sets, scenery and props, or just enjoy a well-done live performance, the theater is a non-profit organization that offers something for everyone who wants to get involved in theater. The theater's tag line: "The Vortex, get sucked in."
VSA (“Very Special Arts”) of New Mexico is a non-profit organization affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It is committed to making the arts accessible to under-served segments of the community, with a particular focus on outreach to the developmentally disabled. The VSA North Fourth Art Center is home to a 99 seat theatre and a gallery that features innovative work, both local and touring. The plays, dance, music, speakers, poetry readings and multi-media productions featured in the theatre come from all around the globe and frequently focus upon political and/ or international themes.
Set in the city of Albuquerque in New Mexico, The Kosmos offers scrumptious meals from the American cuisine. Some of the items served here includes burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pastas and salads. The restaurant’s unique interiors features bright-colored walls and a minimalistic set-up. In addition to cozy indoor seating, they also offer outdoor seating arrangements on their patio.
Old Town Farm, often referred to as the “green heart of the city”, is located on 12 acres (4.86 hectares) of land in one of New Mexico’s most historic settings. Its origins can be traced back to as early as 1706 CE with the arrival of Spanish settlers. However, since 1977 CE, it has been operating as a horse facility and produce farm. It also serves as an event venue which is available for private events like weddings, retreats and workshops. On weekends, they welcome bikers at their bike-in coffee house where one can stop by for coffee, smoothies and snacks.
Once the home of celebrated Pulitzer Prize winner Ernie Pyle, the Ernie Pyle Library of Albuquerque honors the war correspondent and displays memorabilia from his life along with the books and media collections in the library . Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 'the little white house and picket fence' that Pyle referred to in his column, is today a National Historic Landmark. .
Set in the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque showcases a number of flamenco shows. They also host performances that are put together by well-known artists. This lively venue even offers a fine-dine experience that cannot be forgotten. In addition to this, they offer freshly-prepared tapas. It features a stage and modern sound and light systems.