Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale
November 18, 2009 by Elizabeth
Filed under Arts, Charity Events, Events, Freebies, Holiday Events
Here’s a shout-out to our BFF, Michelle!
Mark your calendar for Saturday and Sunday, November 21 & 22 (2009), and head up to Placitas between 10:00am and 5:00pm for the 28th annual Placitas Holiday Sale! Free admission at three separate venues allows you to enjoy (and purchase) art made by over 80 artists from New Mexico and beyond.
But that’s not all.
You’ll also enjoy free samples of hot, mulled cranberry wine, cheese, and more. Plus, food will be available at every site, so you can nosh your way through this shopping extravaganza!
Most importantly, you can buy a $1 raffle ticket for a chance to win one of several fine art items donated by participating artists. All proceeds from this raffle benefit the Arts in the School program at Placitas Elementary School. In the past six years, the Placitas Holiday Sale has raised over $6,000 for the program through this raffle!
What a fun way to kick off the holiday shopping season: a beautiful drive to Placitas, hot mulled wine, and leisurely browsing of fine art.
To get to the Village of Placitas, take I-25 north to Exit 242 (Bernalillo/Placitas), and head east.
–Elizabeth Hanes
10% – 50% Off Home Furnishings to Support Autism Center at UNM
November 13, 2009 by Elizabeth
Filed under Charity Events, Events, Half Off Deals, Shopping
Newport Furnishings is holding a warehouse sale this weekend. Take 10% to 50% off a variety of fine American-made home furnishings! PLUS, if you mention ABQ on the Cheap, you’ll get FREE delivery!
But the big news is that 10% of the proceeds from this weekend’s sale will be donated to the “Hope Comes Alive” campaign to build an autism center at UNM. You not only save $$ but benefit a great cause at the same time.
Newport Furnishings is a custom order store, so you can buy sofas, chairs, and more in virtually any style, from contemporary to traditional. Plus, this is high-quality furniture, not veneer over MDF.
The sale takes place Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15 (2009), from 12:00 noon – 6:00pm.
Newport Furnishings is located at 3530 H Pan American Freeway, Albuquerque. That’s in the Albuquerque Trade Center, east of I-25 between Candelaria and Comanche. For more information, call 883-9999.
If you have any issues obtaining the free delivery for ABQ on the Cheap readers, just ask to speak with Mark Fickler.
–Elizabeth Hanes
Free Business Expo and Car Seat Inspection
November 8, 2009 by Elizabeth
Filed under Charity Events, Events, Shopping
MOMS Club of Albuquerque-Ventana Ranch is sponsoring a Home-Based Business Expo and Car Seat inspection on Wednesday, November 11 (2009), from 10:00am – 12:30pm. It’s a great chance to start your holiday shopping! A raffle of featured products will be held to benefit Storehouse West. The business expo and carseat inspection will be held at the Ventana Ranch Community Center.
MOMS Club is an international non-profit organization whose goal is to provide a support group for mothers who choose to stay at home to raise their children. Besides the Ventana Ranch chapter, there are several other MOMS Clubs in Albuquerque.
The Ventana Ranch Community Center is located at 10001 Rainbow Blvd NW.Travel west on Paseo del Norte, turn north on Rainbow and west at Ventana Village.
–Elizabeth Hanes
Cancelled: High Desert Chile Fiesta and Cook-Off
October 14, 2009 by Elizabeth
Filed under Arts, Charity Events, Events
Man, we are seriously bummed to learn this event has been cancelled. Sorry, everyone!
Here’s your chance to sample some of the best chile samples around and to meet Jane Butel, the legendary southwestern chef!
On Saturday, October 17 (2009), from 9:00am – 6:00pm, High Desert United Methodist Church hosts the High Desert Chile Fiesta to benefit the mission and ministries of the church. The event has three components: a Chili Cook-Off, Food Vendors, and Arts & Crafts Market.
The Chili Cook-Off is sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI). Your $5 (adult) entry fee includes tickets to sample the cook-off recipes. You can taste the red chili, green chile stew, and “creative use of green chile” entries. Then see who takes home the trophy!
Beyond the chili cook-off, you can wander the grounds to sample food from vendors, browse terrific handmade arts & crafts items, and meet Jane Butel, who will be presenting free cooking demonstrations and signing copies of her cookbooks.
Did we mention kids under 12 admitted free with parents? This should be a great, family friendly, and CHEAP event!
The event will be held (we believe) at Haines Park in Rio Rancho. We’ll confirm that and remind you about this fun event a few days beforehand.
–Elizabeth Hanes
Urban Trash Benefit Hair and Runway Show
October 2, 2009 by Elizabeth
Filed under Charity Events
What a creative idea!
Local cosmetology school Urban Academy is teaming up with Albuquerque businesses again for their benefit hair and runway show, “Urban Trash,” on Tuesday, October 6 (2009), from 6:00- 8:00pm. Tickets are $25 for general seating or $35 for VIP and benefit a great cause.
The show is called Urban Trash because all products and outfits are made from recycled or recyclable materials. The show is in its third year and all proceeds go to benefit the People Living Through Cancer organization.
People Living Through Cancer is an awesome non-profit organization that provides resources for cancer patients, survivors and families. The Urban Trash show helps them provide services like free cancer support groups and Cancer Survival Kits. If you can’t make the Urban Trash show, you can support the organization by simply donating online.
This event is sponsored in part by The Melting Pot, Albuquerque the Magazine, The Phoenix Agency, and 3Advertising.
Attendees can enjoy complimentary wine and Melting Pot fondue as they enjoy the runway show.
Seating is limited, so call 242-3263 for tickets. The show is held at the Urban Academy, which is located at 2122 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque.
–Erica Krause
High Desert Chile Fiesta and Cook-Off
August 31, 2009 by Elizabeth
Filed under Arts, Charity Events, Events
We’re giving you advance notice on this one, in case you want to enter the competition!
On Saturday, October 17 (2009), from 9:00am – 6:00pm, High Desert United Methodist Church hosts the High Desert Chile Fiesta to benefit the mission and ministries of the church. The event has three components: a Chili Cook-Off, Food Vendors, and Arts & Crafts Market.
The Chili Cook-Off is sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI). Entries are due by September 25, 2009, and entry fees range from $25-$35 per category. Prizes range from $50 to $200 per category, plus trophy. (Find the entry form at the PDF linked earlier.)
Food Vendors are encouraged to register early for best access to electrical support. Arts & Crafts vendors may register at any time. For both groups, booth fees start at $200 for a 12×12 space.
For spectators, the event should be a lot of fun! Besides the cook-off and arts and crafts fair, legendary southwestern cook Jane Butel will be there to present free cooking demonstrations and sign copies of her cookbooks. A $5 adult admission fee includes tickets to sample the cook-off chilis. Kids under 12 admitted free with parents.
The event will be held (we believe) at Haines Park in Rio Rancho. We’ll confirm that and remind you about this fun event a few days beforehand.
–Elizabeth Hanes
Charity Raffle & Adoption Event for NM Animal Friends
August 27, 2009 by Elizabeth
Filed under Arts, Charity Events, Events, Farmers' Markets
If you’re a born multi-tasker, here’s a great event!
This Saturday, August 29 (2009), from 7:00 – 11:00am, head over to the Los Ranchos Arts & Crafts Market, where you can:
- Shop for great handcrafted pottery, windchimes, jewelry, and much more
- Adopt a loving pet
- Buy a raffle ticket for just 50¢ for your chance to win one of several great, handcrafted prizes and support a non-profit, no-kill animal protection organization
- Purchase a balloon for $2 to benefit NMAF and the market
What could be better?
New Mexico Animal Friends also will be hosting a pet adoption/fostering event, so if you could use a new buddy around the house — or you’re willing to take in a foster pet — stop by to meet your new best friend!
Proceeds from the raffle and balloon sales will be split 50/50 between NMAF and the Los Ranchos Arts & Crafts Market.
Oh, and, by the way: while you’re there, take 10 paces to the left to shop the Los Ranchos Growers’ Market for locally produced, largely organic vegetables, preserves, honey, cheese, flowers, and much more! Be sure to get there early for best selection.
The Los Ranchos Arts & Crafts Market is located 6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW, just north of Chavez Rd, Albuquerque.
(Full disclosure: ABQ on the Cheap is a media sponsor of the Los Ranchos Arts & Crafts Market.)
–Elizabeth Hanes
Free Summer Concert Series to Benefit Roadrunner Food Bank
July 6, 2009 by Elizabeth
Filed under Concerts, Events, Freebies, Restaurants & Bars
Get a jump on the weekend by enjoying a free summer concert series that benefits Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico!
Every Thursday night through August 6 (2009), from 7:00 – 9:00pm, head over to the County Line restaurant to enjoy live music while you dine. The only admission “fee” is a nonperishable food item for Roadrunner Food Bank. Help others in the community who can’t even afford food — let alone live entertainment.
The Giant Music Series at The County Line schedule includes a lot of notable country music acts — and you can enjoy them all live, all for FREE!
Up next: on July 9 hear David Nail perform.
This free summer concert series is sponsored by Giant, 92.3 KRST, Molly Maid of NE & NW Albuquerque, ClearChannel Outdoor, and the Alibi.
The County Line Legendary Bar-B-Q restaurant is located in the far northeast heights, near the intersection of Tramway Blvd and Tramway Rd, at 9600 Tramway Blvd NE, Albuquerque. More info: 856-7477.
–Elizabeth Hanes
