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Spring Events in Albuquerque Showcase City's Unique Offerings
Albuquerque, N.M. - Spring events showcase Albuquerque, New Mexico's unique Southwestern appeal for visitors. During any given week visitors can choose from cultural festivals, art exhibits, craft fairs, theater performances, sporting events and more. Visit www.itsatrip.org for additional events and details on visiting Albuquerque.
APRIL 17th Albuquerque Antiquarian Book Fair April 4-5, 2008 Thirty exhibitors of out-of-print and rare materials from across the West will offer books, maps, photos, prints, and other printed collectibles in many subject areas. University of New Mexico Continuing Education Conference Center, www.unm. edu/~alshal/aabf.htm
Indian Arts & Crafts Association Spring Wholesale Market April 10-11, 2008 Albuquerque Convention Center, www.iaca.com Albuquerque Unser Half Marathon April 19, 2008 Starting line at Unser Racing Museum, www.the-athletes-edge.com American Indian Week "Pueblo Days" & Spring Indian Art Market April 19-27, 2008 Traditional dances, art demonstrations, special presentations celebrating Native American culture with an emphasis on New Mexico's Pueblo Indians. Buy direct from Native American artisans during the Spring Indian Art Market April 19 & 20. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, www.indianpueblo.org
25th Annual Gathering of Nations Powwow April 24-26, 2008 North America's largest powwow featuring aisles of shopping throughout the Indian Traders Market with 800 artists and traders, plus native foods, traditional dancing, and music, Native American culture and pride, competition, Indian singing, over 3,000 dancers, and the crowning of Miss Indian World. UNM Arena (The Pit), www.gatheringofnations.com
MAY Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Antología de Un Charro May 3, 2008 Internationally renowned singer Armando Mora performs a medley of traditional and popular songs portraying the history and emotions of the charro- the dashing, virile figure who has become a symbol of Mexican manhood, accompanied by ballet folklórico and mariachi performers. National Hispanic Cultural Center, www.nhccnm.org
NCAA Women's Golf Division 1 National Championships May 13, 2008
University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course, www.NCAAsports.com
Dawn of the Dinosaurs: New Mexico's Triassic Grand Opening May 17, 2008 The only permanent Triassic Exhibit Hall in North America, dedicated to the plants and animals of the Triassic Period in New Mexico and the world. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, www.NMnaturalhistory.org
Q Jam May 24, 2008 Q Jam promotes sustainability through music. Performing artists Keb' Mo' and Indigenous will perform, with additional entertainment to be announced. Contemporary Blues Artist Keb' Mo' has multiple Grammy awards and an eclectic body of high-quality recordings and performances to back them up. Indigenous, fronted by singer/guitarist/songwriter Mato Nanji is from the Nakota Tribe of South Dakota. Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza, www.albuquerqueqjam.org
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