Such a darling place where you pick out your ceramic pots snd the variety of succulents to go I…read more it. There is a magic about this place where you makes wishes, pick crystals and flowers to add to the potting mix. After you write down your wishes, you ring the brass round bell pot and place your wishes in the bottom of the planter. You choose your flowers from the flower bar, as well as selecting your crystals. This weeks crystal is a moonstone. Zay, the young woman with wispy blue streaks, is our Zinkstown helper. How appropriate to have this beautiful young lady like her being our fairy helper. She is Zay and it is Zinkstown. A perfect blend of Z's. What a wonderful way to celebrate Spring, the season that the earth comes back to life after the dormant winter.

So much fun! Hard to believe that a "succulent planting party" would float my boat, but it…read moreabsolutely did! Totally unexpected! ! I attended a special group event here a month or so ago. So much fun that I just had to take two of my friends back here to celebrate their birthdays. There was no doubt in my mind that this place was the perfect birthday present and time to spend with them. Memories. Pat myself on the back . . . they loved it and I think they will bring other friends back to have this experience also. Zinks Town is an art gallery that also specializes in the experience of creating a lasting magic memory with their "Succulent Bar". Creating the magic: You select a container& then select one or two plants from an extensive variety of succulents. Next step is creating a memory / desire that you place in the bottom of the container, followed by planting your succulent(s); then placing "wish" supporting Ingredients (mine were Lemon Grass, Hibiscus, Roselle, Chrysanthemum, Mallow Flower, and a couple I can't remember how to spell!); then you select magic crystals (mine were Black Lace Agate, Green Aventurine, & Lapis Lazuli); and finally you add decorations. Yep decorations. Important thing is to remember to select a container that will fit all that. I love it when a business creates opportunities to come away with more than satisfying your thirst, fixing your car, supplying you with groceries or cooking your dinner. I love it when you come away with a memory that will be with you longer than next week. A memory that you will share with friends . . . at least until their next birthday.

This is a fabulous gallery in Albuquerque. The selection of art is vast! There are so many…read moredifferent styles and media represented by local New Mexican artists. There is also an enormous selection of jewelry and ceramic pieces for home decor and functional use. I truly recommend this gallery!

Sure, New Mexico touts an artisan community that rivals any community in the world. That's a pretty…read moreobvious statement. We have Santa Fe, the "City Different", home to painters, sculptors and other artists the world over who thrive (even in a recession), and the town houses its share of artists who practice artisan athletics, music, meditation, what have you. We have Taos and the surrounding communes, wherein you'll find celebrated maestros, architects and off-the-grid nomads; if you haven't driven west toward the gorge, put it on your travel to-do list, you won't be disappointed. Key word: earth ships. Silver City: artisan hideout. Same goes for Tularosa, Cloudcroft, Los Ojos, Red River, Jemez, Zuni, San Antonio... I could go on and on. These are the sneaky peeks, the places where funky personas with wild ideas relocate, where they can live in relative calm, bask under endlessly open skies, where they often create grand visionary works that encompass the entirety of their lifetime journeys. O'Keefe did the same at Ghost Ranch. Personally, I love bumping into a gallery or a store along my travels, where these fascinating people will find a few minutes for some straight talk about their work. I've found them in corners of the state I never imagined they could exist, but they do, they persist, and I'm always thrilled to find them. I often wonder how they survive. Surely, selling the occasional canvass to the wandering traveler won't pay the rent. Enter Mariposa, a gallery in the heart of Nob Hill which showcases 90%+ local artists. Paintings, mixed-media and a smattering of jewelry provide welcome access to some of the most vital artists in the New Mexico realm. This place focuses on artists who remain just below the radar, who could use a little financial backing. The business has grown with time, changing locations twice, and over the years they've developed a long list of artists who've benefited from their publicity and advocacy and now give back, promoting the next generation. Fantastic. You don't have to visit with the intent of a purchase. Come and devour with your eyes. You won't forget it.

We absolutely love this gallery, and the gallery owners Valerie and Gary Tibbets. An accidental…read morediscovery (much nicer and more welcoming than many other galleries I visited that first weekend), led to several purchases over the past three years. I happened to spot their sign on the corner as we passed by one day. The gallery has Oils, glass sculptures, jewelry, fine pottery, hand painted wraps and much more. Our travels to Albuquerque, NM always include a stop at Weyrich. Tip: check to see when their next artist opening is so you can meet and see new exhibits - even if you're not in town. I actually bought a piece after seeing it posted on FB during the opening. Weyrich will pack and ship items to you. Once the pandemic is more reduced, we hope to participate in one of their Japanese menu offerings.

Everything in this little gallery has been selected for a level of elegance that brings a…read moremeditative calm. There are landscapes that draw you in... and abstract paintings that make you look again and again from across the room (the current show just opened in August 2021). Ceramic plates, hardwood wooden boxes and tiny bowls lead you to imagine a silent meal or a tea ceremony. Everything is modestly-priced. My favorites today? Two woodcut limited-edition prints of New Mexico mountain scenes by the masterful Mary Sweet from her Mt. Taylor series. Her intention is clear: putting us on the trail with a reverence for Nature oft' forgotten in the office.

It's rare to find in-person classes (the best way to learn a new skill) and the NMAL has a good…read moreselection for artists of all styles and levels. Some of the classes are geared for more advanced levels than beginners, though, so be prepared. Overall, a real gem.

The gallery is always open and there is a warm welcome for visitors at the Art League. They have…read moresome amazing shows with art work that is both top notch and affordable. Be sure and check out their Holiday show in December and early January.

Absolutely beautiful well.made jewelry The staff is…read moreknowledgeable and very professional I would always buy my native American jewelry from TSkies

TSkies is a special SW jewelry business. I have purchased gifts for my wife several times and…read morethey've refurbished some of her older favorites. The artisan's are very creative and skilled. Their skill is evident by the quality of each piece. When you need a unique piece, either personally or as a gift consider Turquoise Skies.

There is a huge selection of art, clothing, ornaments, jewelry and anything else you can think of…read more I was in search of a few marigolds for our alter and found them for $1 each. I would have expected more costumes and shirts for Dia de los Muertos. The owner was kind and friendly. Fun to wander around if you are not even looking to buy. There was a steady flow of people. Small business at its best.

Stopped in for a visit! What a crazy shop! The shop features so much Day of the day style stuff…read morefrom figures to art. It's all very cool and the shop is quite large. A cool place to visit!

Rumble Productions puts on a great performance! I hired Rumble to perform an April Fools Day prank…read moreon one of my co-workers. A very talented accordion player and song writer showed up in her Elvis wig to perform the Elvis song that I requested. She switched up the lyrics to the personalize it to the guy that we were pranking. The videographer captured every moment. From the initial inquiry, to discussing the logistics and the execution it went off without a hitch! I highly recommend Rumble. I can't wait to hire them again to put on another show. Thank you guys!!!

Don't believe in fairy tales? Rumble Productions will change your mind! The amazing artists at…read moreRumble create memories - special memories that last a lifetime because they make the recipient feel like the most important person in the world! I recently called Rumble to create a special birthday singing telegram for a Crossfit coach. It was extremely last minute but they jumped through hoops to make it happen. He was surprised, embarrassed.... And absolutely blown away by the gesture! I challenge him to ever forget that time he received birthday cupcakes at the box by singing telegram! Amazing performers, amazing customer service, and even more amazing memories! Thank you!!

The Albuquerque Museum is an absolute gem and, in my opinion, a must see when visiting! My husband…read moreand I visit frequently from Denver, CO as a weekend getaway and I can't recall a single trip where this stop hasn't been on our list. The Museum is well situated in Old Town and an easy bop over from the shops. In fact, if you visit on a Sunday morning, the museum is free of charge and shares a parking lot with Old Town. You can have your parking validated by the museum and spend some time at both. The permanent exhibits at the museum are expertly organized and there's almost certainly something for everyone. You could easily spend the day learning about local New Mexico artists in many different formats, or enjoy the rotating exhibits. Even if a rotating exhibit doesn't sound particularly interesting, I highly encourage you to check it out. The curator at this museum does an absolutely fantastic job of keeping things engaging. There's a particularly profound permanent piece that I highly encourage one to find, which is a video accompanied by a teeter-totter. And don't miss the sculpture garden outside! The gift shop is worth a stop, too. Many of the museum gift shops that I've stopped in over the years are filled with, well, junk--items largely irrelevant to the visit. The Albuquerque Museum, though, showcases local artisans, local food, and so much more. I almost always leave with something from their Los Poblanos case and a new coffee table book about the southwest. Can't recommend this gem enough!

We loved visiting this museum! It's the perfect place to discover more about our beautiful state…read moreand city. Absolutely stunning and definitely worth a visit. Highly recommend!