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FRIDAY
ONSTAGE
“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. Written nine years before the advent of Donald Trump, the play is amazingly prescient. 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. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
CARNEY MAGIC AND
COMEDY SHOW Adultsmart yet family-friendly show pinballs between jaunty riffs and astonishing sleights of hand as he takes audiences on a unique evening of pure entertainment. 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,” with an emphasis on multiple pieces by each of the artists. 8:30 a.m. at the Museum Hill Cafe, then at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. 30-$35. Reservations: 476-1269 .
OBJECTS OF ART SANTA
FE SHOW A one-of-akind show of 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. 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 admission. 476-5072.
THE ART OF DR. SEUSS: 20TH ANNIVERSARY
TOUR A new exhibition celebrating the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel, this exhibit will feature a selection of now-rare editions from the Secret Art, Unorthodox Taxidermy Sculpture and Archive Collections. 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, must step forward to lead his people. Wassa Ensemble, founded by master artist Ibrahimasory “Soriba” Fofana from Guinea, West Africa, will perform before the movie, 7:45 p.m., Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road. Free. ampconcerts.org.
GENTLE WALK The emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 8:30 a.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. Free. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.
AUGUST NIGHT SKY
AND DARK NIGHT PREVIEW Get a preview of the Pajarito Astronomer’s Dark Night event with an interactive tour of the heavens from Steve Becker. 7 p.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. $4-$6. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.
SATURDAY
ONSTAGE
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 10 listing 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, appear in this concert. 5 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $41-$53. 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.
CARNEY MAGIC AND COMEDY SHOW See Friday listing for details. 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 opens 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, and how natural history influenced the cultural history of the Cerrillos area. 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 NM state parks pass. 474-0196
OBJECTS OF ART SANTA
FE SHOW See Aug. 10 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 Tales of the greater Southwest. Please 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. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org.
ANNUAL ART SHOW
FUNDRAISER 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. Vegan refreshments. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary 3749-A Highway 14. Free. 471-5366.
NOCHE DE MEXICO
MATANZA PARTY Enjoy live music by northern New Mexican roots music trio Lone Piñon in beautiful indoor/outdoor spaces, as well as tacos at the taco bar and unforgettable refreshments. Frozen treats will keep you cool while you dance the night away. 6:30-10 p.m., Tank Garage, Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $100 per person. Proceeds benefit the CCA. 982-1338 or ccasantafe.org.
FEATURE FILM: “NATIONAL PARKS
ADVENTURE” Watch the most critically acclaimed giant-screen film of the year on our new planetarium projector. 2 p.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. $4-$6. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.
SUNDAY
ONSTAGE “THE GOOD MANNERS OF COLONIZED SUBJECTS” Through poetry, flamenco-based choreography and gestures drawn from Sanksrit classical theatre, this spoken dance performance by Shebana Coelho interweaves dance and memoirs of colonization and liberation. A Q&A follows. 5 p.m., Santa Fe Women’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail. $10. shebanacoelho.com.
“NOVEMBER” See Aug. 10 listing 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. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org.
APPRENTICE SHOWCASE SCENES The Singer and Technical Apprentices of the Santa Fe Opera take center stage for two evenings of fully-staged opera scenes. From Mozart to
Verdi to Wagner, these “operatic samplers” are perfect for both the opera lover and the novice. 8 p.m., Santa Fe Opera, 7 miles north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285. $5-$15. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org.
FLAMENCO YOUTH DE
SANTA FE Flamenco artists 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.
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. Includes 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 listing 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, this picnic will feature games and live music, and a feast of frito pies (meat or
veg), freshly roasted corn, salads, drinks and desserts 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 Friday listing for details. 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 Art & Leadership Program for middle school students in Santa Fe. Participants engage in artistic projects and workshops with creative professionals, field trips to cultural sites, and peer discussions. 3-5 p.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Education Annex, 123 Grant Ave. Free. 946-1000. STORYTELLING WITH JOE HAYES See Saturday listing for details. 7-8 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org. BOOKS/LECTURES SUNDAY MORNING POETRY A reading in celebration of Indian Market by Denise Low, drawingfrom her new poetry collection, “Shadow Light.” 11 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 9884226 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 programs 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
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 songsymphony “Das Lied von de Erde” (The Song of the Earth), featuring mezzosoprano Sasha Cooke. 6 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $41-$53. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org. SANTA FE OPERA: “MADAME BUTTERFLY” Puccini’s famous opera follows a beautifully traced arc for the title character, from the child bride to the 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. 986-5900 or santafeopera.org. GETTING OUT
NATURE PLAYTIME Join local families for fun, handson activities, hikes, games and stories in nature. 10-11 a.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. Free. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.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. 466-2775 or southwestseminars.org.
TUESDAY
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 Saturday entry for details. 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. GETTING OUT NATIVE AMERICAN SHOWCASE An annual event where the National Museum of the American Indian showcases the best of Native American filmmaking. The Native American Showcase hosts complimentary screenings at the New Mexico History Museums Auditorium, and on Saturday night at the Santa Fe Railyard Park. For screenings, locations and showtimes, visit swaia.org. THE 5TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AMERICAN
INDIAN ART SHOW This four-day arts event brings together 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. FAMILY NIGHT SPONSORED BY KIWANIS
CLUB Come to the nature center to enjoy songs, games and crafts with the Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey. 6-7 p.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. Free. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.
WEDNESDAY
ONSTAGE “THE GOOD MANNERS OF COLONIZED SUBJECTS” See Sunday listing for details. 6:30 p.m., Santa Fe Women’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail. $10. shebanacoelho.com. SANTA FE CHAMBER
MUSIC FESTIVAL Shai Wosner returns for an eagerly anticipated recital and brings vivid contrasts to his elegant performance of Schubert’s “Piano Sonata No. 20, “enhanced by his beautifully warm touch. Noon, St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art , 107 W. Palace Ave. $37-$41. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org. SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: BEETHOVEN & BORODIN The distinguished artists of the newly formed New York Philharmonic String Quartet perform Borodin’s “String Quartet No. 2” and Beethoven’s “Fourth String Quartet” — full of drama and passion. The program opens with the world premiere of a new clarinet quintet by Max Grafe, a participant in out 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 Friday entry for details. 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. GETTING OUT THE 5TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AMERICAN INDIAN ART SHOW See Tuesday’s listing for details. 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 master artist Tommy Wayne “T.C.” Cannon. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 9824636 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
ONSTAGE
“NOVEMBER” See Friday listing for details. 7:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$15. brownpapertickets or nmactorslab.com. SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL:
DOVER QUARTET The critically acclaimed Dover Quartet performs 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,” as spirited and charming as its name implies, scarcely needs commentary. 6 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $15-$77. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org. 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. GETTING OUT THE 5TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AMERICAN INDIAN ART SHOW See Tuesday’s listing for details. 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. 9824636 or wheelwright.org
WE ARE THE SEEDS A two-day event featuring juried, high-quality contemporary and traditional indigenous art and a festive celebration that includes music, dance, fashion and culinary art. Approximately 100 indigenous artists representing a diversity of cultures and regions will be hosted. 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 Case Trading Post manager Ken Williams Jr. 10 a.m.-1
p.m., of the Wheelwright American Indian, Museum 704 Free. Camino 982-4636 Lejo, Museum or wheelwright.org Hill.
INDIGE-PAINT! This public event is a fundraiser party with Native American instructors who will demonstrate painting techniques in workshops. There are three time slots available: Noon-2 p.m., 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Santa Fe Indian Center, 1420 Cerrillos Road. $50 per session. 660-4210 or sfindiancenter@gmail.com. SUMMER EXHIBITIONS OPENING RECEPTION Enjoy three new exhibitions: “Meeting the Clouds Halfway” by Terrol Dew Johnson and Aranda Lasch; “Expanding Horizons” by Darren Vigil Gray; and “On Turtle’s Back” by Holly Wilson. Dance to music by DJ Celeste Worl during the opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Allan Houser Art Park, Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, 108 Cathedral Place. Free. 428-5907. 43RD ANNUAL WHEELWRIGHT BENEFIT This silent auction features contemporary and historic Native American and Southwestern art, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, baskets, katsinam 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 about Native American slavery and will speak at this preview of Armond Lara’s Flying Blue Buffalo installation. 5:306:30 p.m., form & function, 435 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 982-8111. TRADITIONAL STORIES OF NORTHERN NEW
MEXICO Long before the written word, culture and history were preserved in stories told by community elders and passed on to younger generations. These “cuentos” often blended magic into the events of daily life. Join Paulette Atencio to listen to some of the traditional stories from New Mexico. 7 p.m., Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, Las Vegas. Free. 505-425-8025 or nps. gov/foun.