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The New Mexico Wine Festival is a longstanding summer tradition. Visitors can sample and shop over 200 wines from top wineries in the state. In addition, the festival offers delicious food, artisans selling their crafts, and live music performances to celebrate the season. For over 30 years, New Mexico Wine has hosted annual festivals that feature local food, arts and crafts, great live music, and, of course, the celebrated wines of New Mexico. The festival season starts every Memorial Day in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, attracting over 13,000 wine lovers for a weekend filled with fun and festivity. As fall approaches, the festival gathers again to celebrate the harvest and the hard work spent in the vineyards with a Labor Day weekend celebration. You're invited to join one of the annual events to taste the latest vintages and meet the families who produce quality craft wine for your enjoyment.

Welcome to the Vortex Theatre, a community-based theater that provides live theatrical productions and training for anyone interested in learning about theatre. Established in 1976 as a black box theater in the University Area, the Vortex Theatre has produced classic, contemporary, and cutting-edge theatre for 38 years. As a non-profit organization, the Vortex Theatre offers opportunities for volunteers to participate in year-round productions of dramatic plays. Whether you want to act, direct, build sets and scenery, or enjoy a well-done live performance, the theatre has something for everyone. Its tagline, "The Vortex, get sucked in," reflects its commitment to providing a captivating and immersive theatre experience for all.

El Pinto Restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is known for serving authentic New Mexican cuisine using recipes from the restaurant owners' grandmother. The restaurant has been voted the Best New Mexican Restaurant in Albuquerque and is a popular spot for locals and tourists. The menu features a wide selection of dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, including dry-aged steaks, pork dishes, and organic greenhouse produce. Plus, it is home to the largest Tequila Bar in New Mexico, perfect for crafting the perfect margarita. Come and experience El Pinto's cuisine's authentic and spicy flavors for yourself.

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.