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Afairy tale comes to life on the Popejoy stage this week, with six performances of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” In our cover story, Arts Editor Adrian Gomez goes behind the scenes of the classic tale. This Tony Award-winning version updates the story, giving the title character and her prince more fleshed-out characters, while retaining the breathtaking costumes and magic. And, of course, the glass slippers.

Assistant Arts Editor Kathaleen Roberts previews the “25th Annual Art of Devotion — Historic Art of the Americas” exhibition, running through the end of February at Santa Fe’s Peyton Wright Gallery.

Features writer Rosalie Rayburn introduces two sisters who are lighting up the local tennis scene. Eighteen-yearold Ivana Corley and her sister Carmen, 16, have won state high school titles and competed at regional, national and international tournaments. They’re being called the best female players to come out of Albuquerque in a long time.

Features writer Ollie Reed Jr. adds a profile of Sheri Crider, an Albuquerque artist, contractor and owner of the Sanitary Tortilla Factory gallery. Crider is using art and her gallery to form community connections. Having overcome her own challenging past, Crider believes in the positive influence of art.

David Steinberg shares his list of favorite books from the past year, all penned by New Mexico authors.

In Travel, we head to Tucumcari for a taste of historic Route 66. Its New Mexico Route 66 Museum pays homage to the era. Have a safe and happy New Year. Until next week,