John performed on short notice for an event which required a variety of vocal and instrumental…read morestyles. He was communicative, helpful in suggesting options, and his wide repertoire made him especially well suited to our needs. We received multiple comments regarding his talent and how much he added to the event. And, I saw one of our attendees who is a professional planner of corporate events taking down his information for future work. Highly recommended!

Tonight family celebrated a 70th birthday party. Mr. Martinez made a nice party very special. He…read moresang spanish as well as soft rock and even Kenny Rogers.

Do you remember when this place was not open? For years, right? I was lucky to enjoy a fresh…read moresalad in a cafe that was in there before it shut down in 1995. That salad has me thinking of it since then because it did not even need any more toppings or dressings; this was back in the day when I thought all salads should come with blue cheese, catalina, Thousand Island, or something...anything. I wish I got the name of the person who made it to see if that person is still in Albuquerque. Now-a-days there is not a place in the Hiland to eat. In fact, food and beverages are usually not allowed in the theater -- but are allowed for special events. Performers, musicians, volunteers, and workers can eat in the studios, but it is a bring your own lunch/meal type of thing for the most part. If there are those special events occurring, then the tickets are expensive [$$$], but we expect that. Otherwise, you can see a show for free or under ten dollars per person. Free tickets are courtesy of the dancers or musicians, so get to know one of us because that is a true friend with perks. The Hiland Theater is now occupied by the National Dance Institute of New Mexico (NDI-NM). NDI-NM has really fixed up the place! That is why eating and drinking is not allowed in the theater; they want it to keep it as neat as possible for as long as possible. Audience members enter through the main doors that face north. As you enter, the ticket counter is just to the left, and on the right are items for sale. The restrooms and water fountain are also to the right and down the hall, so that is the west side of the building. The left side does not have restrooms for the public. I've watched performances in various spots in the theater. Some days I'm just lucky to find a seat at all. If I had my choice like back in May, then I prefer to sit center, center. My husband also does not like to sit too close either since he likes to see the entire performance from the back to the front -- take in all of the show. If you sit too close, then you miss out on seeing the big picture. However, some do like sitting right smack dap in the front. To each his own. My man prefers to sit by the aisle, so when I see shows with him, I'm usually not centered. That's okay. I'll live. A quick note about parking: the nearby businesses do not want you to park in their lots if you are not doing business with them. When NDI-NM has shows, usually the nearby Hiland High School student parking is open for those needing parking spots. I usually try to park there if no other spaces are available, for the small parking lot in the back of the Hiland fills up very fast. Photos can also say a lot more. Look at those ones as well as the pictures that I posted about the NDI-NM. If you want more photos of the Hiland, request them, and I can upload more to yelp. In the meantime, I like looking at old photos like this one: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/744 .

I remember going to this theater as a kid to watch movies. It has of course been remodeled since…read morethen. The seating is comfortable good views from anywhere.

I can't kvell enough about this business! Stan Burgh is an amazing human being and has the best…read moreguitars in Albuquerque especially since other businesses had closed down. If you don't want to give your hard earned money to the corporate owned Guitar Center, go see Stan. Ian, who closed down his repair shop, is back to do repairs and Eli, Stan's son is also amazing! If you want to learn how to play a guitar or improve your skills, GV has the finest guitar musicians who teach there. They're all personable! We can use a bit of that in the world.

Been shopping here for a few years . They have a variety of stringed instruments priced fairly;…read morethey help you get started if you are a beginner in Guitar. Dan Dowling, an Albuquerque musical treasure, teaches Guitar here too. He is a gem !!!! Love this place . Everything guitar is at your fingertips and you can find some pretty cool instruments, too.

Another cool music equipment store. They also buy & sell used equipment so if you can't afford…read morebrand new, there are other affordable options.

The sales staff, is not very engaged with the customer. They tend to be more pre-occupied with…read moreprepping the used instrument that come in also when you enquire about an item they say they don't know or you get ignored. Some but not all the staff have this rudeness to them. Not a very welcoming environment, because this is Albuquerque New Mexico your options in music instrument stores is very limited you only have two that have any inventory at all thats music go round and guitar center. I rather not spend my hard earned dollars there but sometimes you have no choice

We found this guitar shop online, as a "fun things to do in Albuquerque" listing... it was a…read moretotally unexpected delight! Rick was so accommodating with his time, showing us around the shop and speaking with a passion that is embodied in every instrument in the place. You don't have to be a guitarist or musician to enjoy and appreciate the Pimentel story... it's craftsmanship at its peak! Breathtaking!!

They did excellent work on the fretboard, neck, and bridge of my octave mandolin, all at a fair…read moreprice. They listened to my concerns. The instrument sounds great now.

These guys are the real deal…read more I hired the trio (they'll bring an entire band, if that's what you're looking for) to an event with more than 100 attendees in two separate venues. First, the three serenaded the guests who were sitting down to eat and then, about 30 minutes later, they played at the watering hole next door. Did they nail it? Take a look at the photos. See that woman clapping her hands? She danced when they started playing, and kept dancing throughout. I actually handled all of the communication via text and emails. Use the phone number listed on this page and send some simple details of where and when you'd like them to perform, they'll email you costs and time frames. They were on time, sharply dressed, and took one small break during the 90 minute assignment. They'll also happily partake of the enchiladas and cervezas, should you offer.

I was so disappointed in my experience with this group. and especially the boss, Omar. He was the…read moremost disrespectful individual and you can tell he's full of himself. He clearly doesn't care about his members, they looked completely miserable the whole performance. I'd expect so much better out of a New Mexican group. Would recommend ANY other group to book for your parties.

Kimo, how do I love thee? For your bizarre glowing eyed skeletons, and your red velvet drapes. And…read moreis it haunted? Hmmmm. We may never know. Gem of downtown Albuquerque, the Kimo theatre is home to Burlesque, live theater, comedy shows, and the silver screen. Yes. All of these things. I love when they do film festivals. Nights upon nights of old film noir and classics. And every February, Southwest Burlesque makes me want to quit my job and become a dancer. The Nutcracker every December. Ah, the memories. Literally, my only complaint is the seating. It's very old school. Which is fine, but those comfy new-fangled seats in the new theaters have me (and my tush) spoiled. Hint - restrooms are on the sides down a hallway that doesn't seem like it belongs to the building.

The Kimo is a gem in the Albuquerque area! Tonight we attended the Kimo's 90th anniversary…read morecelebration and it was simply magical. Mayor Berry had a real silver screen installed as well as new carpet to compliment the well preserved vintage space. The Kimo is a destination for all lovers of the arts. It is host to book readings, poetry, and movie showings. For tonight's event, we were treated to Buster Keaton's "The General" with the Alloy Orchestra playing the score live for just $0.50 per ticket with free water, popcorn, and cake. (Concessions typically not included in movie ticket pricing.) The movie was outstanding and the Alloy Orchestra was a once in a lifetime experience. The Kimo has so many of these incredible events that people need to know more about. I know our family will be attending more of them!