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FRIDAY, AUG. 3 ONSTAGE
SANTA FE OPERA: “THE ITALIAN GIRL
IN ALGIERS” Rossini’s comedic opera has been updated to the early 20th century, with a heroine who is a clever aviatrix, ready to save the day. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
SANTA FE CHAMBER
MUSIC FESTIVAL: NEW
MUSIC WITH FLUX Featuring the music of Scelsi, Binna Kim and Michael Seltenreich. 6 p.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art , 107 W. Palace Ave. $10. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org.
PERFORMANCE SANTA FE: STARS OF AMERICAN BALLET This visionary ensemble brings breathtaking dance to areas of the country rarely graced by world-class ballet performances. 7:30 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $14.50-$110. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE: “SURE ON THIS
SHINING NIGHT” Choral works that evoke the beauty of the natural world. 8-10 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis de Assisi, 131 Cathedral Place. $15-$85. 988-02282 or desertchorale.org.
“NOVEMBER” With David Mamet’s usual no-holdsbarred style, his 2008 Oval Office satire is a scathingly hilarious take on the state of American politics in the Age of the Deal. 7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle
Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME” Fifteen-year-old Christopher finds himself in the middle of a murder mystery. When he falls under suspicion, Christopher is determined to find the murderer. 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas. $15-$25. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
THE UPSTART CROWS SUMMER VETERANS PRODUCTION: “JULIUS
CAESAR” Shakespeare’s Roman tragedy is perennially timely. See why this 400-yearold play still disturbs, inspires and agitates us. The performers are aged 10-18. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $5-$10. brownpapertickets.com.
AWNA TEIXEIRA Portuguese/Canadian multiinstrumentalist Awna Teixeira is a core member of the internationally acclaimed Canadian band, Po’Girl. Here, Teixeira performs solo. 7:30 p.m., GiG Performance Space, 1808 H Second St. $20 at the door. gigsantafe.
GETTING OUT
BREAKFAST WITH THE
CURATORS Curator Maxine McBrinn hosts scholar and beader Nina Sanders, known for her moccasins, at a presentation of her work followed by highlights in the exhibition Stepping Out: 10,000 Years of Walking the West. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Museum Hill Cafe, then the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. 30-$35. Reservations: 476-1269 .
ABOUT A PLACE: ANNA BOOTH’S PAINTINGS OF
EL ZAGUÁN A new body of work inspired directly by El Zaguán and the artist’s residency there. 5-7 p.m., El Zaguán sala, 545 Canyon Road, Suite 2. Free. 983-2567.
TAOS VORTEX A weekend of music and fun featuring Thievery Corporation and The Flaming Lips, with Emancipator Ensemble & Poolside, and Dr Dog & Washed Out. Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m., Kit Carson Park, 211 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. $25 single day events/$199 camping and dance tickets. taosvortex.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES
ART TALK: ANDREA
FRASER The artist discusses her latest book and her work. 6 p.m., SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta. $5-$10. 989-1199.
SATURDAY AUG. 4
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE OPERA: “MADAME BUTTERFLY” Puccini’s famous opera follows the title character from child bride to strong young mother and her ultimate return to her culture’s code of honor. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 9865900 or santafeopera.org.
BORDIGNON PLAYS
BACH The Baroque period was the golden age of the harpsichord and the instrument basks in the spotlight in a recital by Paolo Bordignon, the New York Philharmonic’s harpsichordist. 5 p.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art , 107 W. Palace Ave. $41-$53. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
PERFORMANCE SANTA FE: STARS OF AMERICAN BALLET PROGRAM See Aug. 3 entry for full
description. 7:30 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $14.50-$110. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org.
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN
THE NIGHT-TIME” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $15. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
THE UPSTART CROWS SUMMER VETERANS PRODUCTION: “JULIUS
CAESAR” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $5-$10. brownpapertickets.com.
DEVA MAHAL An evening of blues, modern R&B, indie-pop, with a little bit of soul and gospel mixed in for good measure. Joie Flaire opens the show. 7 p.m., Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. Free. ampconcerts.org.
GETTING OUT
PANZA LLENA, CORAZON CONTENTO Explore the food history of New Mexico. Experience historic methods of food preparation, learn from food historians, attend demonstrations, sample delicious locally made creations and find something special from vendors and artisans. 10 a.m.4 p.m., El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road. $6-$8/free for children 12 and younger. 4712261 or golondrinas.org.
CONQUER HEIGHTS.
EMPOWER GIRLS. Want to watch people rappel off La Fonda’s roof on the Santa Fe Plaza and help girls in the community? Support this fundraiser for Girls Inc. 9 a.m., La Fonda Hotel on the Plaza, 100 E. San Francisco St. Information/registration/donations: girlsincofsantafe.org.
GIRLS INC ARTS AND
CRAFTS SHOW Featuring the work of over 160 local and national professional artists. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Proceeds benefit Girls Inc. of Santa Fe. Free. girlsincofsantafe. org.
WILD HOME: NIOMI
FAWN A solo show that melds the living room with forest and features a rare display of the curator and artist’s own work, exploring genderqueer identity, domesticity, and a return to a primordial, non-binary state of knowing and being. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m., NO LAND, 54½ E. San Francisco St. #7. strangersartcollective.com.
28TH ANNUAL RUG AUCTION The Museum of New Mexico Foundation presents its 28th Annual Rug Auction featuring Navajo rugs from around the state. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincon Ave. Enter through the blue gate. By admission. 476-5200.
STORYTELLING WITH
JOE HAYES Hayes returns to the Wheelwright Museum with tales of the greater Southwest. Bring a chair or blanket for festival seating on the museum grounds. 7-8 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 9824636 or wheelwright.org.
WETLAND WANDERINGS: FAMILY PROGRAM WITH THE DESERT
CHORALE Desert Chorale soprano Emily Noël (former Class A park ranger and current AmeriCorps science teacher) leads a class on animal tracking as a guest teacher at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve. Activities are designed for children aged 5-12 and their caregivers. 9:30-11 a.m., Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, I-25 West Frontage Road south of Santa Fe, adjacent to El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Free, but donations welcome. 4719103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
TAOS VORTEX See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 5 p.m., Kit Carson Park, 211 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. $25 single day events/$199 camping and dance tickets. taosvortex. com.
2018 BUCKAROO BALL Enjoy a fabulous westernstyle BBQ and dance to the music of Will Banister & The Modern Day Ramblers. Wrap up your evening knowing that you have helped to support four 2018 grantees: The Mountain Center, Solace Crisis Treatment Center, Gerard’s House and The Sky Center for Suicide Intervention. 5 p.m., La Mesita Ranch in the Nambé area. $125 per person/$1125 for table of 10. 988-1234 or ticketsssantafe.org.
SUNDAY AUG. 5
ONSTAGE
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 2 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN
THE NIGHT-TIME” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 2 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas. $15-$25. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
FLAMENCO YOUTH DE
SANTA FE Flamenco artists ranging from ages 5-18 take the stage Sunday afternoons with performances from EmiArteFlamenco’s youth company, Flamenco Youth de Santa Fe, accompanied by guitarist Chuscales and singer Vicente Griego. 2 p.m., Benitez Cabaret, The Lodge of Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Dr. $15-$20. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: WALTON’S FACADE Tonguetwisters, nonsense rhymes à la Lewis Carroll and all-around great fun mark a performance by reciters Lucy Shelton and John Rubinstein to the music of William Walton’s delightful “Façade: An Entertainment,” with verses by Dame Edith Sitwell. Sunday and Monday, 6 p.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. $72-$98. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE: “THE NEW WORLD: JOURNEY FROM THE INCA TRAIL” Latin American Baroque repertoire from the 1600 and 1700s performed in collaboration with Caminos del Inka instrumentalists and enhanced with multi-media images from their archive in Peru. 4-6 p.m., Cristo Rey Church, 1120 Canyon Road. 988-02282 or desertchorale.org.
GETTING OUT
PANZA LLENA, CORAZON CONTENTO See Aug. 4 entry for full description. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road. $6-$8/free for children 12 and younger. 471-2261 or golondrinas. org.
GIRLS INC ARTS AND
CRAFTS SHOW See Aug. 4 entry for full description. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Proceeds benefit Girls Inc. of Santa Fe. Free. girlsincofsantafe.org.
MAKING HISTORY: COMPUTER-GENERATED MUSIC What does computer-generated music sound like? Find out and make your own. 1:30-3:30 p.m., New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave. By admission/free for N.M. residents with ID. 476-5200.
RIVERS OF PLASTIC: A CONVERSATION WITH AYMAR CCOPACATTY AND NORA NARANJO
MORSE A cross-cultural conversation on the invasiveness of plastic waste in Native communities and how these two artists are incorporating this material into their work in New Mexico and Peru. A performance of Latin American Baroque music by the Santa Fe Des-
ert Chorale precedes the talk. 1-4 p.m., Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission/free for N.M. residents with ID. 476-1200.
THE ART OF COMMUNITY IN LATIN AMERICA In collaboration with the Museum of International Folk Art’s “Crafting Memory: The Art of Community in Peru,” a mini-concert of Latin American Baroque music is led by Joshua Habermann, featuring a sextet of Desert Chorale vocalists with harpsichordist Kathleen McIntosh. 1 p.m., Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 476-1200.
THE MAJESTY OF
MUSIC AND MATH A multimedia television production that explores the interconnectedness of music and mathematics produced by New Mexico PBS. Featuring remarks by Santa Fe Institute mathematician and computer scientist Cris Moore, and musical selections by the Santa Fe Symphony. 4 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. Free. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
STORYTELLING WITH
JOE HAYES See Aug. 4 entry for full description. 7-8 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 9824636 or wheelwright.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
FIFTY YEARS OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS Steve Harris makes the case for protecting the Gila River, currently the subject of a water development proposal. 11 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226 or journeysantafe.com.
PUEBLOS OF NEW
MEXICO Santa Fe Historian Ana Pacheco presents her latest book, “Pueblos of New Mexico,” featuring photos from the New Mexico History Museum Photo Archives. 2-4 p.m., New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave. Free 476-5200.
MONDAY AUG. 6
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: WALTON’S FACADE See. Aug. 5 listing for full description. 6 p.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. $72-$98. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE OPERA:
“CANDIDE” The optimistic Candide and his fiancée Cunegonde have been taught that “Everything’s for the best in this best of all possible worlds,” but their voyage through life soon begins to suggest otherwise. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$295. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
YOUTH CONCERT The last of four concerts with Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival artists engaging children (and their accompanying adults) through storytelling about music, musical instruments and styles, composers — even a bit of history — and repertoire drawn from the festival’s regular programming. 10-11 a.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. Free. santafechambermusic.com.
GETTING OUT
GARDEN ART ADVENTURE Learn how to use dry and water-based media on paper to render impressions and abstractions, and be guided through playful art exercises while exploring the garden. Noon-3 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo. $25-$35. 4741-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
MELANIE YAZZIE Printmaker, painter, sculptor and storyteller, Yazzie will be on hand for this lecture for Southwest Seminars and will discuss her work. 6 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. $15 per lecture/$120 for a series of 10 lectures. 466-2775 or southwestseminars.org.
TUESDAY AUG. 7
ONSTAGE SANTA FE
OPERA: “DOCTOR
ATOMIC” This opera takes place in Los Alamos during the summer of 1945, leading up to the detonation of the first atomic bomb at the Trinity Site outside Alamogordo. Relive that tension with the lights of Los Alamos as the backdrop. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 9865900 or santafeopera.org.
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE: “SURE ON THIS
SHINING NIGHT” See Aug. 3 entry for description. 8-10 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis de Assisi, 131 Cathedral Place. $15-$85. 988-02282 or desertchorale.org.
SANTA FE CHAMBER
MUSIC FESTIVAL The Danish String Quartet performs Beethoven’s transcendent “Opus 132.” Noon, St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. SOLD OUT. Call for cancellations: 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE BANDSTAND: THE SEA THE SEA AND ROB ICKES & TREY
HENSLEY An evening of Americana, folk, indie and a bit of bluegrass. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. 9866054 or santafebandstand.org.
GETTING OUT
SUMMER 2018 ARTS
ALIVE Free hands-on workshops for ages 3-103. Learn about glass bead design. Sessions run on the hour, every hour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 476-1200.
FIRST TUESDAY WHAT’S
BLOOMING TOUR Join Ken and Susan Bower on a walk in the Santa Fe Botanical Garden to identify and describe the plants that are in full bloom. 9:30-11 a.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN OPEN HOUSE Interested in a career in architecture and interior design? Learn about two new certificates, as well as the new associate degrees in Applied Sciences in Architecture and Interior Design. 4:30- 6:30 p.m., Room 607, Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave. Free. 428-1144.
WEDNESDAY AUG. 8
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL:
PIANO RECITAL Gloria Chien makes her festival debut with this recital, which includes Debussy’s “Suite Bergamasque” (you’ll recognize the beloved “Clair de Lune”), two iconic works by Chopin and “Etudes” by György Ligeti. Noon, St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art , 107 W. Palace Ave. $27-$31. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: CLARINET QUARTET The Danish String Quartet joins Soovin Kim, violin, and Gloria Chien, piano, to perform Chausson’s “Concerto for Violin, Piano & String Quartet,” which moves from dramatic to graceful to pastoral with lively energy. 6 p.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art , 107 W. Palace Ave. $38-$77. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE: BERNSTEIN, BOLCOM AND BARBER Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein, the 80th birthday of William Bolcom, and Samuel Barber. 8-10 p.m., The Church of the Holy Faith, 311 E. Palace Ave. $10-$80. 988-02282 or desertchorale.org.
SANTA FE BANDSTAND: LIPBONE REDDING AND
JONO MANSON Americana, folk, indie and some rock and blues. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. 986-6054 or santafebandstand.org.
GETTING OUT
INSTRUMENT “PETTING ZOO” INTERACTIVE PERUVIAN FLUTES AND PERCUSSION SESSIONS The Santa Fe Desert Chorale, partnering with Caminos Del Inka instrumentalists, offers two interactive educational youth sessions presenting the history and evolution of indigenous Peruvian flute and percussion instruments through hands-on music-making. Children will take home replicas of the flutes to continue their study. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., New Mexico History Museum main lobby, 113 Lincoln Ave. Free. 476-5200.
PUEBLO POTTERY DEMONSTRATION Marietta and Melvin Juanico demonstrate their pottery skills. Noon-2 p.m., Buchsbaum Gallery, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission/ free for N.M. seniors with ID. 476-1269.
MEDICINAL HERB WALK Learn about the plants at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on this interactive and educational walk focusing on the identification of local plants and their medicinal uses. 5-7 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$15. Free. 471-9013 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
THURSDAY AUG. 9
ONSTAGE
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: MOZART AND FRANCK Pianist Simon CrawfordPhillips makes his festival debut in works at opposite ends of the spectrum: the celestial timbre of a celesta in Mozart’s “Adagio and Rondo,” paired with Franck’s big and bold “Piano Quintet.” Noon, St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art , 107 W. Palace Ave. $46. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE: “THE NEW WORLD: JOURNEY FROM THE INCA TRAIL” See Aug. 5 entry for description. 4-6 p.m., Cristo Rey Church, 1120 Canyon Road. 988-02282 or desertchorale.org.
SANTA FE OPERA: “THE ITALIAN GIRL IN
ALGIERS” See Aug. 3 entry for description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
RAHIM ALHAJ Virtuoso oud musician and composer Rahim AlHaj performs at the SITElab 10: Michael Rakowitz exhibit that runs through August 18. 6:30 p.m., SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta. $10-$15. ampconcerts.org.
SANTA FE BANDSTAND: NATIVE DRUM CIRCLE AND ROBERT MIRABAL A night of Native American drumming and Mirabal’s varied musical styles. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. 986-6054 or santafebandstand.org.
GETTING OUT
SUMMER 2018 ARTS
ALIVE Free hands-on workshops for ages 3-103. Learn about glass bead design. Sessions run on the hour, every hour, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 476-1200.
DRAWING MODERN: GEOMETRIC LANDSCAPES In the 20th century, Georgia O’Keeffe painted an array of sites across the New Mexico landscape. Michael Namingha has photographed those sites and used the images in colorful geometric works. Join us for an intimate look at these artists’ perspectives, then make your own desertinspired drawing. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St. $18-$35. 946-1000 or okeeffemuseum.org.
NANIBAA BECK: ARTIST TALK, RECEPTION
AND STUDIO TOUR This summer, The School for Advanced Research hosted second-generation Diné jeweler and metalsmith Nanibaa Beck as the 2018 Ronald and Susan Dubin Fellow. Hear Beck talk about her work, process and experiences. A studio visit with the artist will follow. 5:30 p.m., School for Advanced Research, 660 Garcia St. Free. RSVP by Monday, Aug. 6: 954-7205 or iarc@sarsf.org.
OBJECTS OF ART
SANTA FE SHOW Oneof-a-kind historic and contemporary works from around the world, featuring more than 70 prestigious gallery owners and other exhibitors presenting thousands of choice art objects handmade by master artists and designers in a range of media. A special champagne pre-opening cocktail hour, 5-6 p.m., benefits the Assistance Dogs of the West, followed by an Opening Night party, 6-9 p.m., El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de La Familia. $125. objectsofartsantafe.com.
FRIDAY AUG. 10
ONSTAGE
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
SANTA FE OPERA: “ARIADNE AUF NAXOS” One of Strauss’ most enchanting and wittiest operas, a comic collision of idealism and reality, of backstage grit and onstage glory. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $37-$210. 9865900 or santafeopera.org.
CARNEY MAGIC AND
COMEDY SHOW Adultsmart yet family-friendly, John Carney’s show pinballs between jaunty riffs and astonishing sleights of hand for a unique evening of pure entertainment. He embodies multiple characters on stage and keeps audiences on their toes while they laugh. 7:30 p.m., Adobe Rose Theatre, 1213 Parkway Dr. $15-$25. 1-800-838-3006, ext. 1 or carneymagicadoberose.bpt.me.
SANTA FE BANDSTAND: CLOSING NIGHT: MEOW WOLF’S MONSTER
BATTLE PARTY A spontaneous costumed flashmob party. Dance to the mutant sounds of DJ Snaggy and Max P.F.F.P. on a huge sound system. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St. Free. 986-6054 or santafebandstand.org.
GETTING OUT
BREAKFAST WITH THE
CURATORS Curator Tony Chavarria hosts popular Santa Clara artists Tammy Garcia, Autumn Borts-Medlock and Jody Naranjo for an intimate tour of “What’s New in New: Selections from the Carol Warren Collection.” 8:30 a.m., Museum Hill Cafe, and then the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. 30-$35. Reservations; 476-1269 .
OBJECTS OF ART SANTA FE SHOW See August 9 listing for full description. Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de La Familia. $15-$25. objectsofartsantafe.com.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL Museum visitors are invited to enjoy free ice cream. 5-6:30 p.m., Museum of Art courtyard, 107 W. Palace Ave. By museum admission. 476-5072.
THE ART OF DR. SEUSS: 20TH ANNIVERSARY
TOUR A new exhibition celebrating the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel, with now-rare editions. 5-8 p.m., Chuck Jones Gallery, 126 West Water St. Free. Refreshments served. 983-5999.
MOVIES IN THE PARK:
“BLACK PANTHER” The popular super hero movie follows T’Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, as he must step forward to lead his people into the future. The Wassa Ensemble, founded by master artist Ibrahimasory “Soriba” Fofana from Guinea, West Africa, performs before the movie. 7:45 p.m., Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road. Free. ampconcerts.org.
SATURDAY AUG. 11
ONSTAGE
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: BACH
& VIVALDI A family affair with many strings attached makes this a not-to-bemissed event! Alan Gilbert, artist-in-residence/conductor/violin; his wife Kajsa William-Olsson, cello; his sister Jennifer Gilbert, violin; and her husband Harvey de Souza, violin. 5 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $41-$53. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE OPERA:
“CANDIDE” See Aug. 6 entry for full description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$295. 9865900 or santafeopera.org.
CARNEY MAGIC AND
COMEDY SHOW See Aug. 10 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Adobe Rose Theatre, 1213 Parkway Dr. $15-$25. 1-800-838-3006, ext. 1 or carneymagicadoberose.bpt.me.
DENGUE FEVER The band is recognized for it trademark blend of ’60s Cambodian pop and psychedelic rock. Red Light Cameras open the show. 7 p.m., Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. Free. ampconcerts.org.
GETTING OUT
MINING HISTORY HIKE Learn about the origins and practices of mining in the hills over the past 1,000 years. 10 a.m., Cerrillos Hills State Park main parking lot, a ½-mile north of Cerrillos village, County Road 59. $5 per vehicle/ free with N.M. state parks pass. 474-0196
OBJECTS OF ART SANTA FE SHOW See Aug. 9 listing for full description. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de La Familia. $15-$25. objectsofartsantafe.com.
STORYTELLING WITH
JOE HAYES See Aug. 4 listing for full description. 7-8 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 9824636 or wheelwright.org.
ANNUAL ART SHOW
FUNDRAISER Help us get our next 15 years off to a great start! On-site artists. Meet happy senior dogs, horses and poultry on a sanctuary tour featuring works donated by talented local artists. Every penny goes to the care of our old animals. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary 3749-A Highway 14. Free. 471-5366.
SUNDAY AUG. 12
ONSTAGE
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 2 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: MOZART & SMETANA Mozart once remarked that his “Quintet for Piano and Winds” was “the best thing I have written in my life.” With Smetana’s elegiac yet life-affirming “Piano Trio.” 5 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $15-$90. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
APPRENTICE SHOWCASE SCENES The apprentices of Santa Fe Opera take center stage for two evenings of fullystaged opera scenes, from Mozart to Verdi to Wagner. 8 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $5-$15. 9865900 or santafeopera.org.
FLAMENCO YOUTH DE
SANTA FE See Aug. 5 entry for full description. 2 p.m., Benitez Cabaret, The Lodge of Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Dr. $15-$20. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
THE NOW OF TIME: NEW MEXICO CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE An afternoon of contemporary classical music from throughout the Americas presented in this new multimedia work by Los Angeles-based composer Joshua Carro. Also works by Mario Davidovsky, Victor Ibarra, Mario Lavista and more. 2-4 p.m., Tank Garage, Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $5/free for CCA Members. 982-1228 or ccasantafe.org.
CARNEY MAGIC AND COMEDY SHOW See Aug. 10 entry for full description. 3 p.m., Adobe Rose Theatre, 1213 Parkway Dr. $15-$25. 1-800-838-3006, ext. 1 or carneymagicadoberose.bpt.me.
GETTING OUT
FARMERS’ MARKET COMMUNITY PICNIC In honor of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market’s 50th anniversary, a community picnic will feature games and live music, as well as food made using locally-sourced ingredients. 5-8 p.m., Farmers’ Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. $20 in advance/$25 at the door/$5 for children 12 and younger. 983-7726 or farmersmarketinstitute.org.
OBJECTS OF ART SANTA FE SHOW See Aug. 9 listing for full description. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de La Familia. $15-$25. objectsofartsantafe.com.
YOUTH EXHIBITION
OPENING Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s flagship educational endeavor, the Art & Leadership Program for middleschool students. 3-5 p.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Education Annex, 123 Grant Ave. Free. 946-1000.
STORYTELLING WITH
JOE HAYES See Aug. 4 listing for full description. 7-8 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 9824636 or wheelwright.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
SUNDAY MORNING
POETRY In celebration of Indian Market with Denise Low reading from her new poetry collection, “Shadow Light.” 11 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226 or journeysantafe.com.
“THE POWER OF WORDS IN JEWISH IDENTITY” Yom Limmud, a day of Jewish learning, will feature Jewish scholars from important Jewish Studies pro-
grams in the United States and abroad. 1-5 p.m., Congregation Beit Tikva, 2230 Old Pecos Trail. $12-$15. 920-7771 or brownpapertickets.com.
MONDAY AUG. 13
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: MAHLER-COOKE-GILBERT Artist-in-Residence Alan Gilbert leads a stellar cast of instrumentalists in Schoenberg’s intimate chamber version of Mahler’s exotic and haunting song-symphony “Das Lied von de Erde” (The Song of the Earth), featuring mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke. 6 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $41-$53. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
SANTA FE OPERA: “MADAME BUTTERFLY” See Aug. 4 entry for full description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
WHEN THE RAIN GODS
FAIL TO CRY In this lecture for Southwest Seminars, Dr. Jaime Jose Awe discusses Human Responses To Environmental Stress And The Decline Of The Maya Civilization. 6 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. $15. 4662775 or southwestseminars.org.
TUESDAY AUG. 14
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: BACH
& MENDELSSOHN In its festival debut, the New York Philharmonic String Quartet performs Mendelssohn’s impassioned final chamber work. Harpsichordist Paolo Bordignon joins returning oboist Liang Wang for Bach’s “Sonata in G Minor.” Noon, St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art , 107 W. Palace Ave. $46. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE OPERA:
“CANDIDE” See Aug. 6 entry for full description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$295. 9865900 or santafeopera.org.
GETTING OUT
NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE The annual event where the National Museum of the American Indian presents the best of Native American filmmaking. Enjoy free screenings of 50 fulllength and short films, Aug. 14-19, New Mexico History Museum’s Auditorium. Disney’s “Coco” screens Aug. 18 at the Railyard Park. For screenings, locations and showtimes, log on to swaia. org.
THE 5TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AMERICAN
INDIAN ART SHOW This four-day event brings in more than 65 of the world’s most knowledgeable experts in American Indian art and thousands of select historic art objects from indigenous cultures throughout the U.S. and Canada. Opening party and reception, 6-9 p.m., El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de La Familia. $50. Proceeds benefit KNME New Mexico PBS. antiqueindianartshow.com.
WEDNESDAY AUG. 15
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: SHAI
WOSNER PIANO Shai Wosner returns and brings vivid contrasts to his elegant performance of Schubert’s “Piano Sonata No. 20.” Noon, St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art , 107 W. Palace Ave. $37-$41. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: BEETHOVEN & BORODIN The newly formed New York Philharmonic String Quartet performs Borodin’s “String Quartet No. 2” and Beethoven’s “Fourth String Quartet.” The program opens with the world premiere of a new clarinet quintet by Max Grafe, a participant in the 2015 Young Composers String Quartet Project. 6 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $15-$77. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE OPERA: “ARIADNE AUF NAXOS” See Aug. 10 entry for description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $37-$210. 986-5900 or santafeopera. org.
GETTING OUT
THE 5TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AMERICAN INDIAN ART SHOW See Aug. 14 listing for full description. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de La Familia. $15-$25. antiqueindianartshow.com.
FROM THE SKETCHBOOKS OF T.C. CANNON The Case Trading Post presents a sales show of work from the T.C. Cannon Estate, including previously unseen pieces. This is a rare opportunity to obtain artwork by the master artist. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org
BOOKS/LECTURES
PEOPLE TO PEOPLE Curator of photography Katherine Ware talks with artist Michael Namingha about landscape photography and issues of land use in the exhibition Shifting Light: Photographic Perspectives. 12:30-1:15 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission. 476-5072.
JUST BEAD IT! NATIVE BEADERS DISCUSS
THEIR WORK This special event, designed to complement the Museum of International Folk Art’s current beadwork exhibit, features three Native American beaders who showcase their work and offer a short panel discussion. 3-4 p.m., Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Musuem Hill. By admission. 476-1269.
THURSDAY AUG. 16
ONSTAGE
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL:
DOVER QUARTET Listen to an ardent chamber work by Haydn and Zemlinsky’s “Second String Quartet,” technically demanding and
infused with the spirit of the early 20th century. Noon, St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art , 107 W. Palace Ave. $42. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: ALL
MOZART Nearly symphonic in scope, Mozart’s “Divertimento in E-flat Major for Violin, Viola & Cello,” a spirited and charming entertainment, as its name implies, scarcely needs commentary. Simply enjoy! 6 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $15-$77. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
SANTA FE OPERA:
“DOCTOR ATOMIC” See Aug. 7 entry for description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
GETTING OUT
THE 5TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AMERICAN INDIAN ART SHOW See Aug. 14 listing for full description. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de La Familia. $15$25. antiqueindianartshow.com.
PAINTING MODERN Do you ever wonder what Georgia O’Keeffe’s creative process looked like behind the scenes? Join local artist Liz Brindley for a day devoted to uncovering and applying O’Keeffe’s practice from sketch to painting. Take inspiration from the galleries through discussion and drawing that will lead to a final painting at the end of the class. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Musuem Education Annex, 123 Grant Ave. $75-$95. 946-1000.
JEWELRY COLLECTION
SHOWCASE 2018 The Case Trading Post presents a sales show of Native jewelry, including work by Richard Chavez, Denise Wallace, Raymond Sequaptewa, Roy Talahaftewa and others. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org
WE ARE THE SEEDS This two-day event will feature juried high-quality contemporary and traditional indigenous art, and a celebration that includes music, dance, fashion and culinary art. The event will host approximately 100 indigenous artists representing a diversity of cultures and regions. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road. Free. wearetheseeds.org.
FIRST TIMERS: MINIATURE KATSINAS BY RANDY BROKESHOULDER Meet katsina carver Randy Brokeshoulder at this special sales event at the Case Trading Post. See the first exclusive miniatures Randy has carved at the request of manager Ken Williams Jr. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org
43RD ANNUAL WHEELWRIGHT BENEFIT:
SILENT AUCTION Featuring contemporary and historic Native American and Southwestern art, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, baskets, katsinas and folk art. 3-5 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 9824636 or wheelwright.org
BOOKS/LECTURES
FLYING BLUE BUFFALO
LECTURE Santa Fe author Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez is writing a book on Native American slavery and will speak at this preview of Armond Lara’s Flying Blue Buffalo installation. 5:306:30 p.m., form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 982-8111.
FRIDAY AUG. 17
ONSTAGE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” A production of Shakespeare’s most entrancing comedy, a play that blends the sublime with the ridiculous. Gala opening with reception, 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $95. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
SANTA FE OPERA: THE ITALIAN GIRL IN
ALGIERS See Aug. 3 entry for description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
INDIAN MARKET CONCERT The New Mexico Museum of Art and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival present a concert by Roberto Capocchi in celebration of Indian Market weekend. 6-7 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. Free. 476-5072.
GETTING OUT
BREAKFAST WITH THE
CURATORS Museum of Indian Arts and Culture Librarian Allison Colborne hosts Dr. Audra Bellmore (curator of the John Gaw Meem Archives of Southwestern Architecture at UNM) for a presentation on the Santa Fe-based architect and designer of the Laboratory of Anthropology. A tour of the building’s unique features follows. 8:30 a.m., Museum Hill Cafe, and then at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. 30-$35. Reservations: 476-1269 .
OLD FRIENDS, NEW FACES: ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS The Case Trading Post, our museum shop, presents the annual Old Friends, New Faces, a multi-day event to coincide with the annual auction. Meet exceptional Native artists and see how they make their work. 9 a.m.-noon, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org
WE ARE THE SEEDS See Aug.16 listing for full description. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road. Free. wearetheseeds.org.
THE 5TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AMERICAN
INDIAN ART SHOW 11 a.m.-5 p.m., El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de La Familia. $15-$25. antiqueindianartshow.com.
FLYING BLUE BUFFALO INSTALLATION Artist Armond Lara collaborates with form & concept on a monumental art installation that tells the centuries-long story of enslaved Native American children. The Santa Fe artist will send 75 hand-painted, cast resin Flying Blue Buffalo sculptures soaring through the gallery’s atrium. Inspired by his own family history, Lara dreamed up the winged buffalo as a new symbol of Native survival and resilience. Preview with guest speaker Estevan Rael-Gálvez, 5:30-6:30 p.m., form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 982-8111.
43RD ANNUAL WHEELWRIGHT BENEFIT AUCTION: LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW AND LIVE
AUCTION Contemporary and historic Native American and Southwestern art, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, baskets, katsinam and folk art. Live auction preview, 10 a.m.-noon; live auction, from noon-3 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org
TWILIGHT HIKE The transition from day to night is a wonderful time to experience the rhythm of nature. Welcome night rise on this guided hike. 7 p.m., Cerrillos Hills State Park main parking lot, a ½-mile north of Cerrillos village, County Road 59. $5 per vehicle/ free with a N.M. State Parks Pass. 474-0196.
SATURDAY AUG. 18
ONSTAGE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” This production of Shakespeare’s most entrancing comedy blends the sublime with the ridiculous. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or
santafebotanicalgarden.org.
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 3 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: ORCHESTRAL BACH Marvel at the virtuosity of violinist Guillermo Figueroa leading two of Bach’s Orchestral Suites — the No. 1, with its brilliant Baroque dances, and the festive No. 3. Barber’s luminous “Adagio for Strings” rounds out this concert. 6 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $15-$53. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE OPERA: “MADAME BUTTERFLY” See Aug. 4 for complete description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
INNASTATE A contemporary reggae band from high-desert New Mexico. DDAT opens the show for the Santa Fe Indian Market Weekend Railyard showcase. 8 p.m., Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. Free. ampconcerts.org.
MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE An evening of classical guitar. 7:30 p.m., GiG Performance Space, 1808 H Second St. $20 at the door. gigsantafe.
GETTING OUT
SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET The 97th Santa Fe Indian Market transforms the city as nearly 1,000 of the continent’s finest Native American artists show their work in booths filling downtown Santa Fe. It is the largest and most prestigious Native American fine art show in the world. 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St., plus surrounding streets. Free. swaia.org.
ARMOND LARA ARTIST TALK Santa Fe artist Armond Lara and his collaborator Joseph Riggs discuss the story behind the Flying Blue Buffalo installation comprising 75 winged buffalo sculptures, which tells the centuries-long story of enslaved Native American children. 2-3 p.m., form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 982-8111.
FAMILY PROGRAM: PATTERNS IN NATURE Join us for a morning exploring patterns in nature looking at items such as leaves, feathers, flowers and shells. We’ll use inspiration from these objects to create our own unique symmetrical artworks. Children ages 4-12 and their grownups are invited to learn, create and, most important, have fun. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St. Free.. 9461000 or okeeffemuseum. org.
PORTAL ARTIST SHOW The museum’s portal artists will relocate to the courtyard for the duration of Indian Market weekend. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave. Enter through the blue gate on Lincoln Ave to visit the artists. Free.
NATIVE PLANT DAY! Native plants support a great variety of birds and animals. Tour these plants with Scott Canning. 9 a.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission. 4719103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
MOVIES IN THE PARK: “COCO” (in Spanish with English subtitles) Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. 7:30 p.m., Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road. Free. ampconcerts.com.
SUNDAY AUG. 19
ONSTAGE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden at 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 3 entry for description. 2 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com.
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: BEETHOVEN & DVORAK Yes, Virginia, there is a Spillville — the small Czech village in Iowa that inspired Dvorák to write his ravishing “String Quintet, Op. 97.” Beethoven’s “Ghost Trio” and Haydn’s “Piano Trio in G Major (‘Gypsy’)” with Benjamin Hochman at the keyboard. 6 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $15-$90. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
APPRENTICE SHOWCASE SCENES See Aug. 12 entry for full description. 8 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $5-$15. 9865900 or santafeopera.org.
FLAMENCO YOUTH DE
SANTA FE See Aug. 5 entry for full description. 2 p.m., Benitez Cabaret, The Lodge of Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Dr. $15-$20. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
GETTING OUT
SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET See Aug. 18 entry for full description. 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Plaza, 80 E. San Francisco St., plus surrounding streets. Free. swaia.org.
PORTAL ARTIST SHOW See Aug. 18 entry for full description. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave. Enter through the blue gate on Lincoln Ave to visit the artists. Free.
BOOKS/LECTURES
THE CITY’S WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM Christine Chavez discusses water conservation efforts in Santa Fe, including rebate programs. 11 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226 or journeysantafe.com.
MONDAY AUG. 20
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: FINALE The Dover Quartet performs one of Beethoven’s Opus 18 Quartets, sometimes subtitled “La Malinconia.” Listen for the dialogue between strings and piano in the Andante of Brahm’s “Piano Trio in C Minor.” 6 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $15-$90. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
SOUTHWEST SEMINARS
LECTURE Dr. Suzan Shown Harjo will discuss her writing and other work. 6 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo
de Peralta. $15. 466-2775 or southwestseminars.org.
TUESDAY AUG. 21
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE OPERA: “CANDIDE” See Aug. 6 entry for full description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$295. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for full description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE: 2018 SUMMER GALA “REFLECTIONS” Performance by William Burden, Grammy awardwinning Metropolitan and Santa Fe Opera tenor, and Christopher Frisco, piano. Awards presentation, reception with silent and live auctions, and dinner. 5-9:30 p.m., Four Seasons Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, 198 NM-592. $250. 988-02282 or desertchorale.org.
WEDNESDAY AUG. 22
ONSTAGE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
SANTA FE OPERA: “MADAME BUTTERFLY” See Aug. 4 entry for description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
GETTING OUT
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE AND THE ART OF EATING WELL Chefs will guide you through recipes featured in the book “A Painter’s Kitchen: Recipes from the Kitchen of Georgia O’Keeffe” by Margaret Wood, former assistant and companion to O’Keeffe. Demonstration-style class, recipes and meal included. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 N. Guadalupe St. $90. 9834511 or santafeschoolofcooking.com.
THURSDAY AUG. 23
ONSTAGE
THE DROP THAT CONTAINED THE SEA The New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus and the Zia Singers in conjunction with the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus present the Santa Fe premiere of “The Drop That Contained The Sea” by Grammy winner Christopher Tin. This 10-movement classical crossover work features chorus, orchestra and soloists. Performed in multiple languages, the piece weaves together poems and prayers about water from different cultures. 7 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $20-$45. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
SANTA FE OPERA: “ARIADNE AUF NAXOS” See Aug. 10 entry for full description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $37-$210. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for full description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
FRIDAY AUG. 24
ONSTAGE
ARTE FLAMENCO: JUAN
SIDDI FLAMENCO Over the past decade, artistic director Juan Siddi has choreographed works that have been presented around the globe. This ensemble delivers a bold theatrical flamenco experience, alongside guest performers with authentic flair directly from Spain. 8 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $22-$65. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
SANTA FE OPERA: “MADAME BUTTERFLY” See Aug. 4 entry for full description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$310. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
“ARMORY”: MICAELA GARDNER SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE This modern dance suite is set in the landscape between the Tank Garage Gallery and the James Turrell structure at CCA. Choreographed and directed by Micaela Gardner, “Armory” sets out to deliver, illuminate and destroy modern cultural imagery, the stuff of our current news media and human power-gaming in six dances performed by four dancers. Friday and Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m., Tank Garage’s Outdoor Patio at Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $5/free for CCA members. 982-1228 or ccasantafe.org.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for full description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
GETTING OUT
BREAKFAST WITH THE
CURATORS Joyce BegayFoss leads a comprehensive tour of the exhibition she created, Lifeways of the Southern Athabaskans, which explores the distinct cultures of the Apachean Tribes of the Southwest. 8:30 a.m., Museum Hill Cafe and then at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. 30-$35. Reservations: 476-1269 .
CONVERSATIONS WITH
COLLECTIONS Prevent damage and deterioration of your personal collections and family heirlooms by joining Michelle Gallagher Roberts, head of collections and egistration, for a lesson on practices used by museums. 1-2 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission. Limited to 15 people. RSVP: rebecca.potance@ state.nm.us.
BOOKS/LECTURES
AMY ELLINGSON GALLERY TALK Painter Amy Ellingson will discuss the influence of Frederick Hammersley on her own artwork. 5:30-6:30 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission. 475-5072.
SATURDAY AUG. 25
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE OPERA:
“CANDIDE” See Aug. 6 entry for complete description. 8 p.m., The Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive. 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $47-$295. 986-5900 or santafeopera. org.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for full description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
THE FIESTA MELODRAMA A tradition in Santa Fe since 1919, 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 7 years old. Opening night and party, 6:30 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $30. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
“ARMORY”: MICAELA GARDNER SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE See Aug. 24 entry for full description. 6-7:30 p.m., Tank Garage’s Outdoor Patio, Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $5/free for CCA members. 982-1228 or ccasantafe.org.
BOB SCHNEIDER & HIS
BAND Singer songwriter Bob Schneider performs with his band; Santa Fe’s Joe West and Friends open the show. 7:30 p.m., Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. Free. ampconcerts. org.
GETTING OUT
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN HERBAL CHEESE Use the bounty of nature (or nature’s herb gardens) in combination with simple cheesemaking techniques to craft delicious cheese. 1-3 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $25-$30.
BIRD WALK Spend a morning in our unique wetland habitat and learn about the diversity of birds from Rocky Tucker, volunteer bird guide. 8-10 a.m., Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, I-25 frontage road adjacent to El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Free, but donations welcome. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
AMIGOS ANNUAL YARD
SALE Find great bargains on gently used items, including household goods, furniture, books, toys and more. Donations are welcome. 9 a.m., Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center, 37 Main St., Cerrillos. 474-0196.
BACK TO SCHOOL
FIESTA Check out the 6th Annual Zozofest Art Show, take a selfie with Old Man Gloom’s head, get your
face painted, see art from five decades of Zozobra and stuff your worries into Zozobra’s body to burn at Fiestas this year. Plenty of activities for kids, performances and more throughout the day. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Santa Fe Place Mall, 4250 Cerrillos Road. Free. southsidesummer.org.
MOVIES IN THE PARK: “STAR WARS: THE LAST
JEDI” Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order. 7 p.m., Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road. Free. ampconcerts. org.
CLUB FECHIN Taos Art Museum’s annual gala supports the historic Fechin House, one of New Mexico’s architectural gems, its collection of work by Nicolai Fechin and the Taos Society of Artists, as well as a wide range of community programs. The evening begins with cocktails, followed by a live auction, dinner and music. 5 p.m., grounds of the Taos Art Museum, 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. $175. 575-58-2690 ext. 101 or taosartmuseum.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
ANNUAL EXHIBITION
2018 ARTIST TALK form & concept’s represented artists come together for this dynamic group exhibition, sitting down together to talk about their work, their collective exhibition and more. 2-3 p.m., form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 982-8111.
SUNDAY AUG. 26
ONSTAGE
“ARMORY”: MICAELA GARDNER SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE See Aug. 24 entry for full description. 2 p.m., Tank Garage’s Outdoor Patio, Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $5/free for CCA members. 982-1228 or ccasantafe.org.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
THE FIESTA MELODRAMA See Aug. 25 entry for full description. 2 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $15-$25. 9884262 or santafeplayhouse. org.
GETTING OUT
COMMUNITY DAY Enjoy a variety of STEAM-themed activities throughout the museum, including art-making, a scavenger hunt and music. Also, a lecture by artist Noah McLaurine on his series of photographs titled (How I Learned to Stop Worrying and) Love the Bomb, in conjunction with the exhibition Patrick Nagatani: “Invented Realities.” Noon-4 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission. 476-5072.
SERENATA OF SANTA FE: “SEASON PREVIEW
SOIREE” Enjoy music, drinks, refreshments and more. Share your passion for music, bring a friend. 3 p.m., a private location in Santa Fe. Location revealed when you RSVP. Free. serenataofsantafe@gmail.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES
UPDATE ON AMTRAK, THE “SOUTHWEST
CHIEF” Fred Friedman provides an update on the Amtrak train negotiations , the route’s history and the likely future of the line running through Northern New Mexico. 11 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226 or journeysantafe.com.
MONDAY AUG. 27
ONSTAGE
ROBERT EARL KEEN AND THE FLATLANDERS Keen has blazed a peer-, critic- and fan-lauded trail that’s earned him living-legend status in the Americana music world. Also on the bill are The Flatlanders, including Texas titans Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock. 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Dr. $36-$93. 505-886-1251 or holdmyticket.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES
IN THE MAW OF THE EARTH MONSTER: MESOAMERICAN RITUAL CAVE USE Dr. Keith Malcolm Prufer Archaeologist, Mayanist and Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of New Mexico, presents a lecture for Southwest Seminars. 6 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. $15. 4662775 or southwestseminars.org.
TUESDAY AUG. 28
ONSTAGE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
GETTING OUT
INTERIORS: KEEPING HOUSE IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Join O’Keeffe Museum Research Center Fellow Jenn Shapland for a discussion of her project in which she will examine women-founded artists’ colonies through the homes and communities that they built and occupied in Northern New Mexico. 6-7 p.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St. By admission. 946-1000.
WEDNESDAY AUG. 29
ONSTAGE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
GETTING OUT
LOO’K CLOSER: ART TALK AT LUNCHTIME A member of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s curatorial department will lead an insightful 15-minute discussion of a work of art currently on exhibit. 12:30-12:45 p.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St. By admission. 946-1000.
THURSDAY AUG. 30
ONSTAGE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
THE FIESTA MELODRAMA See Aug. 25 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $15-$25. 9884262 or santafeplayhouse. org.
GETTING OUT
NM MUSIC COMMISSION FOUNDATION: 2018 PLATINUM MUSIC
AWARDS Celebrate the lifetime achievements of New Mexico’s music heroes and icons. The awards are given to musicians, music supporters and music organizations or businesses for significant contributions to the state’s musical culture. 7:30 p.m., the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $35-$95. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
FRIDAY AUG. 31
ONSTAGE
THE FIESTA MELODRAMA See Aug. 25 entry for full description. 7:30 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $15-$25. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: “A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM” See Aug. 18 entry for description. 6 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $10-$45. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
GETTING OUT
ANNUAL BURNING OF
ZOZOBRA A hideous, but harmless, 50-foot marionette meets the masses. He represents the community’s doom and gloom for a year, and is burned in a blaze of fireworks. Preceding his demise will be music, food and fun. Gates open at 3 p.m.; entertainment starts at 7 p.m., with the burning at 9:30 p.m. Fort Marcy Park, 490 Bishop’s Lodge Road. $10 at the door or online, with a few special ticket packages ranging from $85$250 available. burnzozobra. com.
COMMUNITY DAY AT
THE GARDEN! Tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; garden hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden,, 715 Camino Lejo,, Museum Hill. Free for N.M. residents and students with ID. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS: MUSIC, IMAGE, RITUAL AND THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE Dr. Alonso-Minutti will reflect on the aesthetic intersections between visual art and music and the collaborative dimensions in painter Ricardo Mazal’s project, Kailash. A Q&A follows. 6-7:30 p.m., Tank Garage, Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $5/free for CCA members. 982-1228 or ccasantafe.org.