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Because I was in PA for so long, I wasn't able to do my weekly "sneak peaks" inside local galleries here in ABQ. But yesterday, I went to La Parada for the "Cinco de Mayo Folk Arts and Music Festival" here... and today I am featuring some of the excellent artwork from that show. It is amazing how much talent is right here in NM... so... many, many kudos to all of you for continuing to provide us with such fantastic art.

artwork by Richard Trujillo

artwork by Kenny Chavez

artwork by The Iron Guy

artwork by Marci Sednek

artwork by Catherine McCandless

artwork by Ken Fincke

artwork by Carolyn Flores

artwork by The Fancy Chola

artwork by John De Jesus

artwork by Mayling Garcia

artwork by Scott Garcia

artwork by The Two Gringas

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...today was an incredibly busy... but totally awesome day. It started off with a full body massage by Masterpiece Massage on Carlisle. The owner, Karla Linden is a very skilled therapist... and I left feeling refreshed and in less pain than I have been in weeks.

From there I went to an Art Sale near UNM, and got a fabulous art piece by Thomas Christopher Haag! He is one of my fav artists here in Albuquerque... and I am honored to have the opportunity to own a piece of his work.

On my way back home... I saw a demonstration on the UNM campus... providing info on medical marijuana... lots of peace and love, folks :).... and a great photo op. I have my own opinions on the subject... and having been a cancer survivor... have some real experience as well.

Later on this afternoon.... the hubby and I went to La Parada where the "Cinco de Mayo Folk Art & Music Festival" was in full swing. It was awesome. It will also be the main topic for tomorrow's post... so check back for lots of cool photos of some fab art by some awesome artists!

(Aaron Campbell)

And... before we headed home for the evening... we stopped at Astro Zombies on Central Ave; as it was their "Free Comic Book Day." We got to meet comic artists Aaron Campbell (Green Hornet Year One) and Andy Kuhn (Firebreather), and were even lucky enough to get signed comics and photos! WOOT!

It was an insanely busy day... and my back may kill me for it tomorrow... but in the meantime... it was feckin awesome :)

Gotta love Albuquerque in the Springtime