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Craft lovers brave cold to attend 2nd Street Arts Festival

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 16:33 By Dee Velasco For the Sun

Craft fairs mark the season

Jack Frost made his presence known on Nov. 18, as craft lovers braved the cold to attend various craft fairs throughout the city. This year’s 2nd Street Arts Festival featured dozens of artists and vendors, along with live music, food and the Kids’ Craft Corner. The event was sponsored in part of SSAF, gallupARTS and the Gallup Lodgers Tax.

Next to the homemade crafts, baked goodies were on display to tantalize the sugar monster. Talented jewelry artists from around the area also came to proudly show off their crafts. Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings filled with native stones from the Southwest caught the eyes of many.

The event began at 10 am and...

‘Art Walk’ showcases Diné college artistic talent

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 16:32 Staff Reports

Instructor: November ‘Art Walk’ A Success

TSAILE, Ariz. — Diné College students Brian Jones and Marvin McKenzie stood amid a slew of digital conceptions on display at the recent “Art Walk,” an annual community and campus event whereby students showcase their work to the public.

Such sights are part of the new look intending to promote Diné College’s new Bachelor of Fine Arts program in studio art. As part of “Art Walk,” participating students displayed paintings, drawings, digital photography, graphic design and computer illustrations.

Jones is a finance major from Chinle, Ariz., and McKenzie is from Shiprock, N.M., and studies fine arts. Each displayed recently...

Check out Thunderbird’s Rock Your Mocs winners Courtesy of Thunderbird Supply Co.

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 16:31 Gallupsun Staff

Kathy of Wingate, N.M. won for Contemporary, Erica of Newcomb, N.M. won for Creativity and Janet of Ganado, Ariz. won for Originality.

Hamilton of Lupton, Ariz. found the lucky key and unlocked the KYAT treasure chest. He won $50, and a KYAT t-shirt and sticker!

Gallup shines at the 2017 Top HAT Awards Gala

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 16:30 Staff Reports

The City of Gallup congratulated Ken Riege, General Manager of the Comfort Suites Gallup, for his win as 2017 Hospitality Professional of the Year at the New Mexico Hospitality Association Awards. Riege was chosen because of his exemplary service to his community both as a tourism partner and as an advocate for veterans.

The Top Hat (Hospitality and Tourism) Awards celebrate those who have done exceptional work to elevate the travel, tourism, and lodging industry in New Mexico. The 2017 New Mexico Top HAT Awards Gala is an annual dinner and awards ceremony that celebrates the state’s top hospitality and tourism individuals, businesses, and teams, and was hosted by the Hotel...

Lowriders exhibit comes to Gallup

Friday, 17 November 2017 08:54 Staff Reports

Thanks to overwhelming public support, Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods is coming to Gallup. Over 100 images from the 2016-2017 New Mexico History Museum exhibition Lowriders, Hoppers and Hot Rods will be traveling throughout the state.

Daniel Kosharek curated the exhibit, which explores the cultural significance of custom cars in New Mexico and gives vision to the beauty and meaning behind this form of art and expression.

The exhibit will be free and open to the public, and housed in the El Morro Events Center from Nov. 18 - Dec. 11. The hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30 - 9 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 3 - 7 pm. There will also be available viewing hours during special...