CALENDAR
FRIDAY
ONSTAGE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “THE TEMPEST” Magicians, spirits, an enchanted isle and shipwrecks! Foiled murder plots, love at first sight, a Royal wedding, that is “The Tempest,” the play known as William Shakespeare’s farewell to the stage. Prior to the performance, you’re invited to bring a picnic to enjoy while the sounds of Mari Outten’s pre-show renaissance music fill the air. Gates open for picnicking at 6 p.m., followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m. Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $25-$35. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
“THE (R)EVOLUTION OF
STEVE JOBS” This new opera begins at a critical moment in Jobs’ life, and circles back to examine the people and experiences that shaped one of the most influential figures of our time. Mason Bates, a genius at combining traditional symphony orchestra with electronic sounds, composes this world premiere opera with master librettist Mark Campbell. 8 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $43-$310. 986-5900 or santafeopera. org.
THE FIXX Instantly recognizable, the sound of The Fixx is unmistakably unique and stands out among the thousands of artists filling the airwaves. 7:30 p.m., The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Company, 37 Fire Place. $25 in advance/$30 day of the show. 505-886-1251 or holdmyticket.com.
JUSTICE AT THE OPERA WITH JUSTICE
RUTH BADER GINSBURG A spirited balance of performance and commentary, with members of Santa Fe Opera’s Apprentice Program for Singers performing selected opera scenes and arias dealing with law and justice, followed by insights from U.S. Supreme Court Asso-
ciate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 4 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. SOLD OUT. Call 988-1234 for cancellations.
THE 2017 FIESTA MELODRAMA The Fiesta Melodrama is written in the style of those from the Wild West, but with a twist, lampooning local news and politics. The Melodrama has been delighting crowds and embarrassing politicians since New Mexico was only seven years old. 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. DeVargas St. $15-$25. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
“THE 23RD LETTER” A solo show about one woman’s journey to reclaim the lost parts of herself and find peace through art, solitude, and connecting to the mystic symbols and ancestral guidance that was always waiting for her. 8 p.m., Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo de Peralta. $10-$12. brownpapertickets.com.
TGIF CONCERT: MEMBERS OF
ESSO Enjoy an evening performance of music by Beethoven and Dvorak. 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. Freewill offering. 982-8544. aliens, heroes, robots, villains and freaks! Bring your foam swords, squirt guns and crazy costumes! Meow Wolf continues its tradition of the spontaneous costumed flashmob party called MONSTER BATTLE. Dance to the mutant sounds of DJ Snaggy and Max P.F.F.P. 6-9 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. santafebandstand.org.
GETTING OUT
BREAKFAST WITH THE CURATORS Join Joyce Begay-Foss, director of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture’s Living Traditions Educational Center, for breakfast and a preview of the stunning objects she is curating for the upcoming exhibit, Lifeways of the Southern Athabaskans, opening Dec. 10. A rare opportunity to visit MIAC’s private collections. 8:30 a.m., Museum Hill Café, 710 Camino Lejo. $30-$35. Space is limited. 476-1269.
ANNUAL “FORE” KIDS GOLF
TOURNAMENT This highly anticipated, four-person scramble is the only scholarship tournament that offers the youth of Santa Fe County recreational opportunities at the Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe Golf Course and Genoveva Chavez Community Center. Entry is open to the first 120 players of all skill levels. 9 a.m. shotgun start, Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe Golf Course, 205 Caja del Rio Road. $100 per person. 955-4400.
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM Guitarist Jesse Venier plays Hollywood Theme songs. 5-7 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission. 476-5072.
THE REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT JOURNEY An event designed to inform the public on the current state of refugee resettlement and immigration in New Mexico, and how you can become involved. 5 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 1701 Arroyo Chamiso. Free. eventbrite.com.
“WHAT THE HEALTH” This documentary exposes collusion and corruption in government, nonprofits and big business that is costing us trillions of health care dollars and keeping us sick. 7 p.m., Center for Progress and Justice, 1420 Cerrillos Road. Free. 467-8514.
“FINDING DORY” Dory is a wide-eyed, blue tang fish who suffers from memory loss every 10 seconds or so. The one thing she can remember is that she somehow became separated from her parents as a child. With help from her friends Nemo and Marlin, Dory embarks on an epic adventure to find them. 8 p.m., Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road. Free. ampconcerts.org.
DANCE MONSTER: MARK
FARINA! A night of dance music featuring guest acts DJ Oona and DJ Eldon. 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $20 in advance/$25 at the door. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
ECLIPSE UPDATE AND
NIGHT SKY SHOW Hear stories and see photos from the recent solar eclipse. Zoom through the sky and learn to identify celestial objects in the visible sky. This event serves as an introduction to the Pajarito Astronomer’s Dark Night program the following evening. 7 p.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. $4-$6. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
“THE LAST RANCH” Join author Michael McGarrity as he talks about and signs copies of his new novel, which enthralls with the deeply rich, sometimes heartbreaking, Kerney family saga as it steps into the mid-20th-century world of the new American West. 6 p.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226. DIVIDED SOULS: AN INTRODUCTION TO “THE MERCHANT OF VENICE” Shakespeare’s play features several characters who are at odds with themselves, none more so than Antonio, the melancholy merchant. In this lecture, Matthew Davis asks: “Does the modern, commercial world put us at odds with ourselves, alienating us from our deepest concerns and our ability to pursue them? Does the classical world offer us a possible remedy?” 7:30 p.m., Great Hall at Peterson Student Center, St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca. Free. 984-6000.
SATURDAY ONSTAGE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “THE TEMPEST” Magicians, spirits, an enchanted isle and shipwrecks! Foiled murder plots, love at first sight, a Royal wedding, that is “The Tempest,” the play known as William Shakespeare’s farewell to the stage. Prior to the performance, you’re invited to bring a picnic to enjoy while the sounds of Mari Outten’s pre-show renaissance music fill the air. Gates open for picnicking at 6 p.m., followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $25-$35. 4719103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
SANTA FE OPERA: “DIE FLEDERMAUS” BY JOHANN STRAUSS JR. “Die Fledermaus” centers on a brilliant one-night-only masked ball given by a Russian prince, which brings together its main characters. This three-act excursion from bedchamber to ballroom to prison explores both the comic and serious aspects of human emotion. Susan Graham stars. 8 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $43-$310. 9865900 or santafeopera.org. RICKY SKAGGS AND KENTUCKY THUNDER Ricky Skaggs struck his first chords on a mandolin more than 50 years ago. Fourteen Grammys, 8 CMAs and dozens of number-one hits later, he’s a country and bluegrass legend, and a leader in the roots revival movement. 7:30 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $46-$75. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATIONS BY NEW MEXICO CONTEMPORARY
ENSEMBLE A collaborative project between New Mexican composers, dancers and performers. Audience members will be encouraged to move throughout the venue. Additionally, a sense of experiencing different cycles of time will be an important way for the music to connect to the physical space, as will the “Tom Joyce: Everything at Hand” exhibition. 7-9 p.m., CCA Tank Garage Galleries, Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $15-$25 on a sliding scale. 982-1338 or ccasantafe.org.
THE 2017 FIESTA MELODRAMA The Fiesta Melodrama is written in the style of those from the Wild West, but with a twist, lampooning local news and politics. The Melodrama has been delighting crowds and embarrassing politicians since New Mexico was only seven years old. Gala Opening, festivities at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show at 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. DeVargas St. $30. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
“THE 23RD LETTER” A solo show about one woman’s journey to reclaim the lost parts of herself and find peace through art, solitude, and connecting to the mystic symbols and ancestral guidance that was always waiting for her. 8 p.m., Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo de Peralta. $10-$12. brownpapertickets.com.
FERNANDO ORTEGA IN
CONCERT The First Baptist Church of Santa Fe is celebrating 100 years of service with a concert featuring Dove Award-winning artist Fernando Ortega and special guest guitarist Sandy Hoffman. 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Santa Fe, 1605 Old Pecos Trail. $15. eventbrite.com.
GETTING OUT
OPERA INSIDER DAYS Join us for coffee, juice and pastries followed by a lively talk about a particular area or opera-related craft from an opera insider, and concluding with a tour of the backstage. For those attending with children, ask about our scavenger hunt. 8:30 a.m., Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. Free. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
ARTIST WORKSHOP:
BUNNY TOBIAS With expertise and humor, Tobias will guide participants as they craft 20-inch necklaces using Japanese handmade papers and other media. Participants will learn how to make the beads and create a necklace over the course of the workshop. All tools and materials will be provided, along with great conversation and delicious refreshments. 11 a.m., form & concept, 435 South Guadalupe St. Space is limited. $175. 982-8111 or formandconcept.center.
See Zozobra’s head and massive body, designed in cool 1950s style, as he awaits his trip to Fort Marcy Park for the hottest party in town! The Zozobra Art Exhibit features artworks inspired by Old Man Gloom, covering the while spectrum from drawings, paintings and metalwork to masks. There will be a crafts table for the kids so they can make their own Zozobra art and you can add your glooms to be stuffed into Zozobra. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa Fe Place Mall, 4250 Cerrillos Road. Free. burnzozobra.com.
PURPLE HEART AWARDS
CEREMONY Purple Heart recipients, their family members, friends and the public are invited to attend a ceremony honoring our nation’s Purple Heart Award recipients. 10 a.m., Santa Fe Veterans Memorial, 407 Galisteo St., NE corner of the Bataan Memorial Building. Free. 505-362-6089 or nmdvs.org.
GROWING ROSES IN
SANTA FE In this class, Bob Pennington from Agua Fria Nursery will teach the basics of growing roses in Santa Fe, from selecting the best varieties to how to care for them and ensure growth. 1-3 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $25-$30. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org. This guided hike will introduce the origins and practices of mining in the hills
during the past 1,000 years. Learn how natural history influenced the cultural history of the Cerrillos Mining District. 11 a.m., Cerrillos Hills State Park main parking lot a ½-mile north of Cerrillos village, County Road 59. $5 per vehicle/free with a valid New Mexico State Parks pass. 474-0196 or cerrilloshills.org SANTA FE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL NIGHT: “LA LA LAND” This movie tells the story of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern-day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams. 8 p.m., Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road. Free. ampconcerts.org.
TEATRO PARAGUAS
GALA Help Teatro Paraguas continue to thrive. Be the first to preview the upcoming season. The gala will feature live music by Mélange and a traditional New Mexican dinner with beer and wine. 6-9 p.m. at a private residence in Santa Fe. $50-$90. Location to be revealed with ticket purchase. 424-1601 or teatroparaguas.org.
FEATURE FILM: “FROM EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE” Enjoy 180 degrees of entertainment on a colorful and inspiring journey through our universe. 2-2:45 p.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. $4-$6. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
“ON ALZHEIMER’S AND MEMORY” Local author Jytte Fogh Lokvig will present on her work with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and creative tools for dealing with memory loss. Dr. Lokvig started the Alzheimer’s Café in Santa Fe, the first in the U.S. Since then, she has mentored others and maintains the National Registry of Cafés, now numbering in the hundreds. 2 p.m., Vista Grande Public Library meeting room, 14 Avenida Torreon, Eldorado. Free. 466-7323.
BIKING IN NORTHERN PORTUGAL Judy Costlow takes viewers on a journey of her experience of biking through Portugal. See photos from her trek through the country, featuring stops in Lisbon and Porto, the Duero and Minho River Valleys, and through wine country. 5 p.m., Travel Bug, 839 Paseo de Peralta. Free. 992-0418.
SUNDAY ONSTAGE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “THE TEMPEST” Magicians, spirits, an enchanted isle and shipwrecks! Foiled murder plots, love at first sight, a Royal wedding, that is “The Tempest,” the play known as William Shakespeare’s farewell to the stage. 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $25-$35. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
JUAN SIDDI/ARTE FLAMENCO SOCIETY
PROGRAM B A variety of newly choreographed works featuring acclaimed Flamenco artists from Spain and the U.S. Also appearing on stage for the first time will be a group of Siddi’s dedicated students. Q&A to follow, as well as a silent auction and more. 7:30 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $25-$65. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SOUL TRAIN SUNDAY WITH HILLARY SMITH
AND CHILL HOUSE A special new event offered by The Mine Shaft Tavern featuring hot soul music combined with authentic delicious soul food. 6 p.m. under the tent in front of the Mine Shaft Tavern’s steam engine in Madrid. $10 for concert/$25 for concert and dinner. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org. THE 2017 FIESTA MELODRAMA The Fiesta Melodrama is written in the style of those from the Wild West, but with a twist, lampooning local news and politics. The Melodrama has been delighting crowds and embarrassing politicians since New Mexico was only seven years old. 2 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. DeVargas St. $15$25. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
GETTING OUT
FILM ACTING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS 12-18 Learn how to take direction, bring your own unique vision of the character, as well as technical elements that must be mastered in order to be compelling and believable in the casting office and on the set. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Institute of American Indian Arts, 83 A Van Nu Po. Free. Space is limited. RSVP: marisa@ stagecoachfdn.org. EXHIBITION OPENING FOR STEPPING OUT: 10,000 YEARS OF WALKING THE WEST This latest exhibition includes sandals, moccasins and other Native footwear as a colorful and insightful look at the past 10,000 years of “Walking the West.” Enjoy demonstrations of how to make yucca sandals, moccasins and beadwork. And show off your shoes! Wear your flip flops, mocs or sneakers ’n socks. An online album will be created to commemorate the exhibit kickoff. Get hands-on and make your own mini mocs, and enjoy a native dance performance. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission. 476-1269.