Experience the most significant annual hot-air balloon festival in the world at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. For nine days, a hundred thousand spectators gather to watch 600 magnificent hot-air balloons take off. The most spectacular moment of the festival is the mass accession of hundreds of hot-air balloons filling the sky at once. Walk among the moving picture, which shows hot air balloons lifting gently through the crisp, fall air. If you're more of a night owl, experience the magic of a balloon glow as they light up the night sky. You can now plan to attend the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and participate in this fantastic event. No matter what event you choose to attend, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta will make you feel like you're in a dream.
Welcome to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, where you can explore the vibrant world of Hispanic, Chicana/o/x, Latina/o/x/e, and Latin American art from various perspectives. They aim to preserve, promote, and advance Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. They achieve this through carefully curated exhibitions, lectures, book readings, performing arts, and educational programming that reflects the rich heritage of the local community. The NHCC provides a platform for Hispanic, Chicano, and Latinx artists to showcase their work and bring it to the national stage. They aim to create a cultural home for the community's diverse identities. From bilingual opera to flamenco, theatre to ballet, experience the finest in Hispanic performing arts and film. Join them in celebrating the richness and beauty of Hispanic culture.
Jane Butel Cooking School has been voted as one of the top four cooking schools by Bon Appétit magazine. This school offers weekend classes to food enthusiasts who want to learn how to cook authentic Southwest Border cuisine. You can join these classes and interact with other food lovers to whip up some of the greatest salsas, tamales, and blue-corn chiles rellenos this side of Mexico. You will also get to cook a full dinner and enjoy perfect Margaritas while learning to cook Southwestern style.
Musical Theatre Southwest is a dynamic community that utilizes the power of performing arts to unite people of all ages and backgrounds. Their main objective is to create a center of creativity and innovation by gathering talented artists to create memorable experiences that will have a long-lasting impact on their audience. The theatre's mission is to encourage creativity by providing a supportive and friendly environment for artists of all ages and backgrounds to develop their acting, singing, dancing, and production skills. They aim to inspire and provoke thought through high-quality musical theatre productions that captivate and engage their diverse community. Join them in their mission to inspire, connect, and create unforgettable memories through the power of the performing arts.