New Cultural Event to Showcase Downtown Arts, Culture and Creativity of Albuquerque, New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- A collaboration of arts, cultural and marketing organizations have come together to create a new signature event called "Savor Albuquerque: Arts, Culture, Creativity." The 10-day festival will be celebrated June 4-13, 2010 throughout Albuquerque's downtown district incorporating more than 100 events at 50 venues.

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"Savor Albuquerque" (www.SavorABQ.com) is a celebration of arts, culture and creativity, designed to showcase the breadth of Albuquerque's incredible artistic and cultural resources over 10 days. Showcasing many of the city's cultural institutions, the festival presents music, theater, dance, comedy, literature, humanities, film, multimedia, visual and culinary arts.

The festival's objective is to provide all who attend with a uniquely Albuquerque experience, centered on the assets of the downtown district during this year's inaugural event and expanding throughout the city in future years.

Festival highlights include:

• Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque (one of the largest flamenco events outside of Spain)
• 4th Annual Duke City Improv Festival
• "Arte Es Vida/Art Is Life" at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (celebration of Albuquerque's extraordinary artists)
• "Reptilian Lounge" at the Box Theatre
• Summerfest outdoor concerts
• "Triple Espresso" at the KiMo Theatre
• First Friday Arts Crawl (gallery tour and exhibit preview)
• "The Seven" at the Cell Theatre
• Chef Knock-Out Round 3 (culinary event showcasing the cuisine of the Southwest)

Coupons and special discounts are offered at many participating businesses including hotels, restaurants, galleries and attractions in the downtown area. 

"Visitors are invited to come celebrate Albuquerque and its continued emergence as one of the Southwest's most unique and diverse cultural cities," said Dale Lockett, President/CEO of the Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.ItsATrip.org). "We are ranked as one of the most affordable vacation destinations and the Savor Albuquerque festival presents an excellent opportunity to experience our dynamic arts and culture."

The festival is presented through cooperative efforts between the Downtown Action Team, Creative Albuquerque, City of Albuquerque, Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Albuquerque Arts & Culture District, and a multitude of arts and cultural organizations.

Thank you to Wells Fargo and Mercedes Benz of Albuquerque for their sponsorship of "Savor Albuquerque."

For information and a schedule of events, visit www.SavorABQ.com.

SOURCE Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau