CALENDAR
FRIDAY
ONSTAGE
ZAP MAMA Melding Afro-pop with American soul and European urbanity, Zap Mama is a world-music star. The Congoborn, Belgium-raised vocalist (also known as Marie Daulne) performs with an ensemble of female polyphonic singers in French, English and African languages. Her pure voice and original style is influencing a new generation of singers and beatboxers. 7:30 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $20-$45. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org.
VIOLIN CONCERT WITH JACK GLATZER Bach’s “Partita for solo violin in D minor” and “Paganini and the Devil’s Technique: A performance of 12 Caprices ‘illuminated’ by slides of paintings and cartoons of the life of Paganini.” 7:30 p.m. The Great Hall, Peterson Student Center at St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca. Free. 984-6000.
A SPRING CONCERT The Santa Fe Concert band presents a musical performance featuring Carmina Burana, Cajun folk songs, mambo from “West Side Story” and more. 7 p.m. in St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. Free, but donations welcome.santafeconcertband.org.
MUSIC AT SAN MIGUEL CHAPEL Baroque chamber music featuring Elizabeth Blumenstock, Kathleen McIntosh, Carol Redman and Mary Springfels. 7:30 p.m. at the San Miguel Chapel, 401 Old Santa Fe Trail. $20 at the door.
DENA DEROSE Jazz vocals and piano with John Trentacosta on drums and Earl Sauls on bass. 7 p.m. at Museum Hill Cafe, 710 Camino Lejo. $25/$20 for members. 983-6820 or santafemusiccollective.org.
TGIF CONCERT Pianist Grisha Krivchenia performs the music of Bach, Chopin, Schubert and Krivchenia. 5:30-6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. Freewill offering. 982-8544. “THE CHILDREN’S HOUR” Lillian Hellman’s dramatic masterpiece is a story of rumors and human nature. When a young girl makes up a lie to get what she wants, the resulting scandal threatens to destroy the lives of her school teachers. 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $20-$25. 9884262 or santafeplayhouse.org. “WELCOME TO ARROYO’S” A new play by Kristoffer Diaz about family, community, grief, redemption and hip-hop. 7:30 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie. $12-$18. 4241601 or brownpapertickets.
GETTING OUT
NEW MEXICO MISSION OF MERCY DENTAL EVENT A two-day dental clinic where low-income New Mexicans with acute dental problems or without regular dentists can receive basic care, such as fillings, extractions and cleanings, at no cost. 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe Convention Community Center, 201 W. Marcy St. Patients will be seen on firstcome, first-served basis. Free. 505-298-7206 or nmdentalfoundation.org.
CREATIVE MORNINGS TACKLES RISK Exemplified by her work in sculpture, printmaking, drawing, creative writing, music and dance, Artist Rose B. Simpson explores the struggle between Native traditions, colonization and contemporary global practices. She will discuss the role of risk in her approach to these topics 9-10 a.m. at the New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave. Free. 476-5200.
ABORIGINAL ARTWORK
SHOW & SALE The Museum of New Mexico Foundation Gift Shops are pleased to bring a special show and sale of aboriginal artwork. Better World Arts is a cooperative supporting a cross-cultural project with Aboriginal Artists in Adelaide, Australia. The three-day show and sale includes a slideshow lecture each day at 1:30 p.m. The event runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill. 476-1200.
GARDEN SPROUTS PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES Join us in our outdoor classroom for a hands-on program for kids aged 3-5 and their caregiver. Participate in interactive nature and garden-related activities. 10-11 a.m.; meet in the Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill. $5/free for members and children under 12. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
SITE UNSEEN 9 SITE Unseen has become an enormously successful event, especially among contemporary art collectors. Artists are asked to create and donate works on identical 5.5” x 8” boards. All pieces are signed on the verso and exhibited anonymously. Only when the works are purchased are the artists’ names revealed. Each piece is $300. 6 p.m. at SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo De Peralta. 989-1199 or sitesantafe.org.
LESLEY RICHMOND, A SOLO
EXHIBITION Tansey Contemporary is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new works from artist Lesley Richmond. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. at Tansey Contemporary, 652 Canyon Road, Free. 995-8513.
MODERN REFLECTIONS Artist Michel Chaland will exhibit a series of his surreal collages from April 1 through 27! Stop by the gallery and check out these raw — yet sophisticated — works on paper. Opening reception 5:30 p.m. at Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave. Free. 466-5528.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Free. 7 p.m. at the Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon in Eldorado. Free; call for title.
466-7323.
GENTLE WALKS A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Rd. Free. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org. LOS ALAMOS WATER FESTIVAL: HOME SCHOOL SESSION Spend a day learning all about your water! The Los Alamos Water Festival is sponsored by the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Free. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.
ASTRONOMY SHOW Explore our universe from the comfort of the planetarium. 7 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. Ages 4 and up. $4-$6. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.
TAOS SHORTZ FILM FEST View quality juried short films from around the globe. Filmmakers are able to showcase their work, participate in workshops and panels, and network with fellow filmmakers, media companies, producers and distributors. Films are screened at various locations in Taos through Sunday. Schedule of events: taosshortz.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES
ARTIST TALK Join the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, and Artists-in-Residence artists Natalie Ball and Rory Wakemup as they discuss their residencies and art practice. Community lunch to follow artist talk. Noon-1 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, 108 Cathedral Place. Free. 888-922-4242.
NEW BOOKS FROM UNM PRESS James Terry and Lynn Miller, both with new books from University of New Mexico Press, will be on hand to talk about their books. 6 p.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.
DEEP BLUES: HUMAN SOUNDSCAPES FOR ARCHETYPAL JOURNEY Mark Winborn, Ph.D., presents a lecture about “the Blues,” and will discuss universal aspects of human experience and transcendence that are revealed through the creative medium of the blues. There will be visual images, audio recordings and video to deepen the audiences involve-
ment of the themes explored in this lecture. 7-9 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de los Marquez. $10 at the door. 989-3200 or santafejung.org.
SATURDAY
ONSTAGE
AN AMERICAN HALLELUJAH! Coro Santa Fe, under the direction of C. Scott Hagler, presents a concert of spirituals, shape note and gospel songs. 4 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 1701 Arroyo Chamiso. $20 for adults/$5 for students and children. At the door or southwestarts.org.
BIRDS OF CHICAGO The duo celebrates the release of its new CD, “Real Midnight,” which blends alternate moody rock swagger with the ghostliest of soundscapes. Awna Teixeira opens up the show. 7:30 p.m. at Skylight, 139 W. San Francisco St. $17 in advance/$22 on the day of the show. $25 for twoperson tables. 505-886-1251 or holdmyticket.com.
DIANE RICHARDSON &
FRIENDS Jazz vocalist, Diane Richardson, a newcomer to the New Mexico jazz scene, is joined by guitarist Vic Romanelli, bassist Mickey Patten and drummer Fernando Garavito. 7:30 p.m. at GiG Performance Space, 1808 H Second St. $20 at the door. gigsantafe.com.
SENIOR SHOWCASE: ERIC
CURENO Highlighting the musical talent of graduating senior Eric Cureno, who will perform on the guitar and oud. 8 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Performance Space on the campus of Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. Free. 473-6196.
“UNSHAKEABLE” A new opera composed by Joseph Illick, with libretto by Andrea Fellows Walters, in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Set in an abandoned theater in New Mexico 25 years in the future, “UnShakeable” tells the story of Wyatt and Meridian, Shakespearean actors and former lovers who have fallen victim to Erasure, a viral pandemic resulting in memory loss. 6 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 463 Paseo de Peralta. $10. 986-5900. “WELCOME TO ARROYO’S” A new play by Kristoffer Diaz about family, community, grief, redemption and hip-hop. Gala opening, featuring refreshments plus a chance to meet set artist Sebastian VELA Velazquez, the actors and director at a special gala reception after the show. 7:30 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie. $25. 424-1601 or brownpapertickets. “THE CHILDREN’S HOUR” Lillian Hellman’s dramatic masterpiece is a story of rumors and human nature. When a young girl makes up a lie to get what she wants, the resulting scandal threatens to destroy the lives of her school teachers. Gala opening 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $30. 988-4262 or santafeplayhouse.org.
GETTING OUT
NEW MEXICO MISSION OF
MERCY DENTAL EVENT A two-day dental clinic where low-income New Mexicans with acute dental problems or without regular dentists can receive basic care, such as fillings, extractions and cleanings, at no cost. 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe Convention Community Center, 201 W. Marcy St. Patients will be seen on firstcome, first-served basis. Free. 505-298-7206 or nmdentalfoundation.org. RAILYARD PARK ROSE CARE AND PRUNING WORKSHOP Learn about roses, how to properly prune them and the care they need to thrive in your garden. Please bring sharp pruners, loppers or a pruning saw, as well as a bottle of Elmer’s glue, to the workshop. 10 a.m.-noon in the Railyard Park Community Room behind SITE Santa Fe near the corner of Paseo de Peralta and Guadalupe St. Free. 316-3596 or railyardpark.org.
ABORIGINAL ARTWORK
SHOW AND SALE The Museum of New Mexico Foundation Gift Shops are pleased to bring a special show and sale of aboriginal artwork. Better World Arts is a cooperative supporting a cross-cultural project with Aboriginal Artists in Adelaide, Australia. The three-day show and sale includes a slideshow lecture each day at 1:30 p.m. The event runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill. 476-1200.
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE PAINT
MOMENT Never touched paint? Are you an experienced painter? Join us in a step-by-step, guided painting class inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe! Two sessions, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Santa Fe Art Classes, 621 Old Santa Fe Trail, Suite 16. $55 includes a ticket to visit the museum. 575404-1801 or santafeartclasses.com.
SLOW ART DAY The average museum visitor spends 15-30 seconds in front of a work of art, according to museum researchers. One day each year, participants look at five pre-selected works of art for 10 minutes each and then meet for a guided discussion to talk about their experience. 1-3 p.m. at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission. 476-5072.
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY IN ELDER CARE From offering caregivers an hour of respite to discovering new wells of creativity, the acclaimed Alzheimer’s Poetry Project has spent the past decade developing techniques to reach people with memory illnesses through literature, performance, art and museum exhibits. Now you can learn these techniques. 10 a.m.1:30 p.m. at the New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave. $25, which includes a light breakfast. Registration: 5772250 or dementiaarts.com.
BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE 2016
— ROCK ‘N’ BOWL Come bowl at this favorite fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake. This year’s theme is a 1950s-style Rock ‘n’ Bowl, filled with music, prizes, food and fun. Get out your favorite poodle skirt or leather jacket, brush up on your sock hop dance moves and come on down to bowl! 1-7 p.m. at Strike Gold Lanes, Cities of Gold Casino, 10 Cities of Gold Road. Donations also welcome. Form teams or sign on to a team at bbbsmountainregion.org.
YOUNG AT HEART HIKE Join us on a hike that brings together people of all ages to connect, learn, play and explore. Meet at 2:30 p.m. at North Mesa Playground by the tennis courts in Los Alamos. Free. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.
MOVIE MATINEE: “HOTEL
TRANSYLVANIA 2” Follow the further adventures of a group of monsters living in a peculiar hotel. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive. Free. 955-2828.
FEATURE FILM: “SEA MONSTERS, A PREHISTORIC
ADVENTURE” See prehistoric sea creatures come to life and follow fossil-hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures of all time. 2 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Rd. in Los Alamos. Ages 4 and up. $4-$6. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org. TAOS SHORTZ FILM FEST View quality juried short films from around the globe. Filmmakers are able to showcase their work, participate in workshops and panels, and network with fellow filmmakers, media companies, producers and distributors. Films are screened at various locations in Taos through Sunday. Schedule of events: taosshortz.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES
“H IS FOR HAWK AND SHALER’S FISH” Helen MacDonald presents her book, which is an unflinching account of bereavement and a unique look at the magnetism of an extraordinary beast, with a parallel examination of a legendary writer’s eccentric falconry. 6 p.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226. A CONVERSATION AND PRESENTATION BY PIMENTEL & SONS GUITAR MAKERS A presentation and discussion about the art of guitar making and the history of the company in New Mexico. 1-2:30 p.m. at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission. 476-5072. SELECTIONS FROM “ESSAYS ON IDLENESS” BY KENKO Encounter the Eastern Classics as St. John’s faculty members Patricia Greer, Krishnan Venkatesh and David Carl lead seminars on selections from Kenko’s “Essays on Idleness,” a Japanese-Buddhist reflection on life, nature and philosophy. Refreshments will be served after the seminar to provide an opportunity to continue the conversation and inquire about the M.A. in Eastern Classics program. 1 p.m. in Levan Hall, Graduate Institute Building at St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca. Free. RSVP: 984-6050.
SUNDAY
ONSTAGE
THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY PRESENTS: “FOUR SEASONS” Violinist Alexi Kenney returns to lead the symphony’s performance of Vivaldi’s beloved “Four Seasons,” as well as Bach’s “Double Concerto for Oboe and Violin,” featuring Kenney alongside the Symphony’s own Principal Oboist Elaine Heltman. 7 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $23-$80. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
“UNSHAKEABLE” A new opera composed by Joseph Illick with libretto by Andrea Fellows Walters in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Set in an abandoned theater in New Mexico 25 years in the future, “UnShakeable” tells the story of Wyatt and Meridian, Shakespearean actors and former lovers who have fallen victim to Erasure, a viral pandemic resulting in memory loss. 2 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 463 Paseo de Peralta. $10. 986-5900. “THE CHILDREN’S HOUR” Lillian Hellman’s dramatic masterpiece is a story of rumors and human nature. When a young girl makes up a lie to get what she wants, the resulting scandal threatens to destroy the lives of her school teachers. 2 p.m. at the Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. $20-$25. 9884262 or santafeplayhouse.org. “WELCOME TO ARROYO’S” A new play by Kristoffer Diaz about family, community, grief, redemption and hip-hop. 2 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas Studio, 3205 Calle Marie. $12-$18. 424-1601 or brownpapertickets.
SENIOR SHOWCASE: JORDAN SOLIS Highlighting the musical talent of graduating senior Jordan Solis performing on bass, percussion and vocals. 7 p.m. in the O’Shaughnessy Performance Space on the campus of Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. Free. 473-6196.
GETTING OUT
GUITAR SHOW OFF All guitar players are invited to come to the Museum and show their stuff by playing the Fender acoustic guitar generously donated to the museum in celebration of “Medieval to Metal: Art and Evolution of the Guitar.” Sign up and perform your own 15-minute solo concert any time between noon and 1 p.m. at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission. Free on Sundays for N.M. residents. 476-5072.
COMMUNITY GUITAR DAY
Celebrate the traveling exhibition “Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar.” The Academy for Technology & Classics All Star String Band performs throughout the afternoon; visitors can participate in a community guitar jam, and learn basic guitar chords with Brandon Perrault and Eric Cureno. Learn about the art of the rock poster with Jason Rodriguez and make some art to take home. Bring your guitar and join the fun. 1-4 p.m. at the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. Free. 476-5072.
CATCHING DREAMS —
ATRAPANDO SUENOS The opening of the Second Annual Students Art exhibit is celebrated with refreshments in the Museum Atrium. The exhibit continues in the Atrium through May 1. 2-4 p.m. at the Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill. By admission/free for N.M. residents on Sundays. 476-1200.
BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE 2016
— ROCK ‘N’ BOWL Come bowl at this favorite fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake. This year’s theme is a 1950s-style Rock ‘n’ Bowl filled with music, prizes, food and fun. Get out your favorite poodle skirt or leather jacket, brush up on your sock hop dance moves and come on down to bowl! 1-7 p.m. at Strike Gold Lanes, Cities of Gold Casino, 10 Cities of Gold Road. Donations also welcome. Form teams or sign on to a team at bbbsmountainregion.org.
FEATURE FILM: “SEA MONSTERS, A PREHISTORIC
ADVENTURE” See prehistoric sea creatures come to life and follow fossil-hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures of all time. 2 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. Ages 4 and up. $4-$6. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org. TAOS SHORTZ FILM FEST View quality juried short films from around the globe. Filmmakers are able to showcase their work, participate in workshops and panels, and network with fellow filmmakers, media companies, producers and distributors. Films are screened at various locations in Taos through Sunday. Schedule of events: taosshortz.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES
WORLD AFFAIRS FORUM PRESIDENT, PATRICIA KUSHLIS, ON THE CRISIS
IN HUMAN MIGRATION Join a discussion forum with Kushlis and host Bill Dupuy. 11 a.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226 or journeysantafe.com.
THE BUENAVENTURA SERIES: “THE BRUJO’S WAY,” “WHAT THE OWL SAW” AND “THE LAST OF
OUR KIND” Gerald McFarland presents his three-book series about Don Carlos Buenaventura, a brujo who practices a benign form of sorcery, and has many powers, including the capacity to change himself into hawks and owls, and to perform acts requiring prodigious strength. 2 p.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.
MUSE TIMES TWO PRESENTS COLLEGE POETRY
CONTEST WINNERS With the help of The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry, meet the winners of Muse Times Two’s Third Annual College Poetry Contest. Reading from their work will be Michaelsun Knapp, Institute of American Indian Arts; John Saulog, St. John’s College; Jessica Doolittle, Santa Fe Community College; and Marina Woollven, Santa Fe University of Art and Design. 4 p.m. at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.
MONDAY
GETTING OUT
ART AND HISTORY DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR Take a tour of downtown Santa Fe, and learn about its history, culture and people. Each tour lasts about two hours, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. 10:15 a.m.; meet at the Palace Courtyard’s Blue Gate just south of the History Museum entrance at 113 Lincoln Ave. Daily through Oct. 15, except for weekends when large events are held on the Plaza. $10/free for children 18 and under with an adult. 476-5200.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS OPEN
HOUSE Meet faculty members, learn about the programs and classes offered, and get on-thespot advice for the summer/ fall 2016 sessions. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in room 322 at the Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave. Free. 428-1745.
DAYSTAR ROSALIE JONES: LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD CEREMONY Noted indigenous dancer and instructor Daystar Rosalie Jones (Pembina/Chippewa) will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. 7 p.m. in the Commons, Center for Lifelong Education at IAIA, 83 Avan Nu Po Road. Free. RSVP: 428-5952 or performingarts@iaia.edu.
“GAME OF THRONES” MARATHON Catch up on season five of the series and get ready for the start of season six. Come to the cinema dressed as your favorite “Games of Thrones” character and you might win prizes or memorabilia. Episodes seven and eight, 7 p.m. at Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave. $10/$7 for members. 466-5528.
NATURE PLAYTIMES Join local families for fun in nature. 10-11:00 a.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. Free. 6620460 or losalamosnature.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
A CONTESTED LANDSCAPE: GALISTEO BASIN ARCHAEOLOGY, ARCHAEOLOGISTS,
MIGRATION MODELS Join Dr. Eric Blinman, Archaeologist and Director, Office of Archaeological Studies, Museum of New Mexico, at a lecture for Southwest Seminars. 6 p.m. at the Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. $12. 466- 2775 or southwestseminars.org.
TUESDAY
GETTING OUT
FAMILY NIGHT SPONSORED
BY THE KIWANIS CLUB Enjoy a fun evening with food and fun
youth activities. 6-7 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. Free. 662-0460 or losalamosnature.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES
PALEOETHNOBOTANY: WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE DO IT In this brown-bag lecture, learn about paleoethnobotany. It can be the least understood and appreciated of the specialist studies within the field of archaeology. This talk will begin with a description of the water separation technique used to retrieve macrobotanical material from soil samples, then a brief description of the most common plants recovered and their uses. Noon in the library at the Center for New Mexico Archaeology, 7 Old Cochiti Road off Caja del Rio Road. Free. 982-6366.
BOTANICAL BOOK CLUB This month’s book is “Chasing the Rose” by Andrea Di Robilant, a chronicle of the search for the identity of a mysterious old rose that takes readers back to the time of Josephine Bonaparte, as well as into some of the most delightful rose gardens in Italy today. 1-2:30 p.m. in the library at Santa Fe Botanical Garden Office, Udall Building, 725 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 471-9103 or santafebontanicalgarden.org.
NATALIE GOLDBERG’S “THE GREAT SPRING” Join Natalie Goldberg for the release of her newest book, “The Great Spring,” a collection of 22 essays written over 20 years that examine what it takes to “embrace a writing life.” Ms. Goldberg will read selections from the new book and take questions from the audience. “The Great Spring” will be available for purchase at the event. 7 p.m. in The Great Hall, Peterson Student Center at St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz. 984-6050.
EMERGING DISEASES, DEADLY LESSONS Mathematical biologist Carlos Castillo-Chavez illustrates the crucial role ecological, social, political and economic factors play in the spread of devastating diseases and their implications for preventing future epidemics. This talk will be presented in both English and Spanish. 7:30 p.m. at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. Free. Seating is limited. Reservations: 988-1234
or ticketssantafe.org.
FACULTY BOOK LAUNCH: MATT DONOVAN AND JAMES REICH Creative Writing faculty Matt Donovan and chair James Reich will both read from their newly released publications. 7 p.m. in The Forum on the Campus of Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. Free. 473-6200.
WEDNESDAY
ONSTAGE
DEER TICK The American alternative rock band from Providence, R.I., is on an acoustic tour performance featuring songs from its CD, “Negativity,” with special opening guest Ryley Walker. 8-11 p.m. at Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $22 in advance/$25 at the door. 7804458 or meowwolf.com.
GETTING OUT
COLCHA CLUB Julia Gomez leads the Colcha Club in a session to learn and practice the art of colcha embroidery. Colcha utilizes a long stitch and an angled cross-stitch on flat woven textile backings in linear patterns. 10 a.m.-noon at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, 750 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill. Call for cost-Free for members. 982-2226 or spanishcolonial.org.
SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM Re-enact life during the Middle Ages, learn about heavy weapons fighting and archery with arts and science classes. 6 p.m. at Warehouse 21, 1614 Paseo de Peralta. Free. 989-4423.