CALENDAR
FRIDAY
ONSTAGE
“TWELFTH NIGHT” Gender-bending confusion and lovesickness abound in one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. 7 p.m., Greer Garson Theatre, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. $5-$15. 988-1234.
MARIACHI CHRISTMAS A family event with a New Mexico feel to commemorate the holiday season. This charity event helps the National Latino Behavioral Health Association raise scholarship funds for New Mexico college students. 6 p.m., The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $25-$50. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
CAROLS & CHORUSES Enjoy the angelic voices of The Symphony Chorus and the Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Linda Raney, and sing along to some Christmas carols, accompanied by The Symphony Brass, Bill Epstein on piano, and the Cathedral organ. 7 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, 131 Cathedral Place. Free. 983-3530 or santafesymphony.org.
TGIF CONCERT High Desert Harp Ensemble performs Celtic music for Christmas. 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. Freewill offering. 982-8544.
EDUCATE YOUR EAR — ERKKI MELARTIN: GREATNESS IN THE SHADOW OF SIBELIUS Explore the 1st movement of Melartin’s rarely performed “Symphony No. 5” through Oliver Prezant’s commentary and musical illustrations by the Santa Fe Community Orchestra, followed by a full performance. 7 p.m., James A. Little Theater, New Mexico School for the Deaf, 1060 Cerrillos Road. Free, but donations welcome. 466-4879.
CONTEMPORARY FLAMENCO DUO Ben Woods and Arleen Hurtado present an evening of contemporary flamenco dance. 6:30 p.m., El Flamenco de Santa Fe, 135 W. Palace, 2nd floor. $25-$35 at the door. 209-1302.
SCATTER THEIR OWN An AlterNative Rock Duo of Oglala Lakota ancestry from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation of South Dakota. 7 p.m., Digital Dome, IAIA Campus, 83 Avan Nu Po Road. $10-$20. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
CALVARY TAOS PRESENTS: A HOLIDAY MAGIC SHOW Illusionist Phil Dalton will present “Nothing is Impossible,” which may bring a new sense of possibilities. 6:308:30 p.m., KTAOS Solar Center, 9 N.M. 150, Taos. $7. 575-758-5826 or ktao.com.
GETTING OUT
BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST This is a casual networking event allowing you to expose your business to other local business professionals. 8:30-10 a.m., Drury Plaza Hotel, 828 Paseo de Peralta. $15-$20. 988-3279.
HOLIDAY WREATHS Create your own holiday wreath using local greens and dried botanicals. Add decorations, sparkle, ribbons and more. Wire base, foliage and other natural materials, plus an assortment of decorations and ribbon, will be supplied. Bring your own special decoration item, and green and dried materials from your garden if you wish. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $80/$75 for members. Call for cancellations: 471-9103.
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM Enjoy the sounds of guitar and banjo classics by Ben Perea. 5:30-7:30 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. Free. 476-5072.
GIFT FAIR 10th Annual Gift Fair features local craftspeople and their jewelry, ceramics, leather work, basketry, textiles, chocolates, handmade soaps, upcycled assemblages, kids’ books and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Woman’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail. Free. popupsantafe.com.
JANET LIPPINCOTT: A 70-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE Lippincott was an early proponent of New Mexico modernism who had to fight for recognition. 5-7 p.m., Matthews Gallery, 669 Canyon Road. Free. 992-2882.
AFFINITY An exhibition of color images by Santa Fe photographer Brad Wilson. Opening reception 5-7 p.m., Photo-Eye Gallery, 541 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 988-5152.
WALLS AND FENCES OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
An exhibition of paintings by 18 local artists featuring characteristic structural elements from the New Mexican landscape. Opening reception 5-7 p.m., Historic Santa Fe Foundation, El Zaguan, 545 Canyon Road, Suite 2. Free. 983-2567. RECYCLE SANTA FE ART FESTIVAL The event kicks off with the Trash Fashion and Costume Contest, then continues with an art market, student juried art exhibits, and make-and-take art activities. 7 p.m., Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St. $15-$20. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
BACA STREET ARTS TOUR Featuring artist demonstrations, music, farolitos, glass-blowing workshops and holiday shopping. More than 20 artists will join the galleries and shops in the neighborhood for the festivities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Baca Street Studios, 926 Baca St. Free. 820-2222.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Food, music and holiday cheer, plus ceramic artwork by studio members, students, teachers and staff from Santa Fe Clay. Music by Matthew Andrae. 3-7 p.m., Santa Fe Clay, 545 Camino de la Familia. Free. 984-1122. ART AT THE LIBRARY Meet artist Jack McCarthy as he tells how he creates his works. Light refreshments available. Art sold during this month-long exhibition will result in a donation to the library. 5-7 p.m., Vista Grande Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, Eldorado. Free. 466-7323.
BOOKS/LECTURES
FRAMING TRANSFORMATION: CHRONICLING AL MADINAH’S PAST, AND THE IMPACT OF MODERN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY Saudi chronicler, photographer and explorer Moath Alofi will show the transformation of his hometown of Al Madinah and the impact of modernization on the cultural landscape. 5 p.m., Tipton Hall, Santa Fe University of Art & Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive. Free. 982-4931. SEE JOURNALNORTH.COM
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