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SUNDAY
ONSTAGE
SANTA FE PRO MUSICA: MIRÓ STRING QUARTET Storytelling through music, the Miró Quartet is home grown in the United States and is based at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin. This program features the music of Schubert, Dvorák, Michael Ippolito, Beethoven, Wolf and Puccini. 3 p.m., St. Francis Auditoruim, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. $12$90. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
“ATRAVESADA: POETRY OF THE BORDER: A POESÍA VIVA! POETRY PERFORMANCE” Living poetry performance explores the physical and political U.S.Mexico border and the Borderlands of the Self. Woven with corridos and other music of the frontera, Atravesada has plenty of humor — but also weaves together the poetry and prose of more than a dozen writers. 2-4 p.m., Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. Suggested donation $10$15. 424-1601 or brownpapertickets.com.
“MURDER AT THE LONE ELM” An interactive murder mystery by Miles Ledoux in which a guest at the Lone Elm Inn falls down the stairs to his death. The head of hotel security suspects foul play and rounds up the most likely suspects, trying to determine “whodunit” before the killer claims more victims. 7:30 p.m., The Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St., Los Alamos. $13-$15 at the door or brownpapertickets.com.
GETTING OUT
SOLAR OBSERVING It’s the perfect time to learn about the Analemma kiosk and get closeup views of our nearest star with specially filtered solar telescopes. 11 a.m., main parking lot, a ½-mile north of Cerrillos village, County Road 59. $5/free with a valid New Mexico State Parks pass. 474-0196.
BOOKS/LECTURES
ON UPCOMING BILLS AND ISSUES BEFORE THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Glenn Schiffbauer, executive director of the Santa Fe Green Chamber of Commerce, will sit down with Andy Otto to talk about “Green Initiative” issues that might come up during the legislative session. 11 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226 or journeysantafe.com.
SINGULAR BUTTERFLY: RESONANT HARMONICS OF NATURE’S ARCHITECTURE Based on the book series “Singular Architecture” by Heather Hoeksema, this lecture will discuss the butterfly effect, and the relationship between biodiversity, butterfly migration and this amazing creature’s ability to pollinate flowers across continents. Hoekema will lead a discussion about the relationship between fields in nature, and how nature supports human health in general. 1-3 p.m., Upstairs Conference Room, Udall Building, 725 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $20-$35. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
“MISSING PERSONS”: POETRY READING Beatlick Press is happy to announce the launch of our first book, “Missing Persons,” which deals with the diseases of dementia. Included in this volume are poems and prose from Dorothy Alexander, Mary McGinnis, Kathamann, Bill Nevins, Lauren Camp, Rich Boucher, Miriam Sagan, Richard Vargas and John Macker, as well as other writers. The cover is a stunning work by Larry Schulte. Books will be available for $12 for contributors and $15 for those not in the book. 5-6:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, Ste. B. Free. 424-1601 or teatroparaguas.org.
MONDAY
BOOKS/LECTURES
LEARN ABOUT EMERGING ARTISTS Friends of the Wheelwright Museum is sponsoring a special lecture with new and emerging artists. Meet Nanibaa Beck, who creates jewelry; Hollis Chitto, who creates fine beadwork; Matagi Sorenson, also a jewelry artist; and Jared Tso, whose medium is pottery. The artists will talk about their work, their inspirations and more. Artwork will be available for purchase. 2:30 p.m., Wheelwright Library, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo. By admission. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org.
KATSINAM (KACHINAS): HOPI LIFE BRINGERS In this lecture for Southwest Seminars, Randy Brokeshoulder, a katsina carving artist and Native traditional dancer, will talk about the history of Hopi Kachinas. 6 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. $15. 466-2775 or southwestseminars.org.
OPERA BOOKCLUB: “HARD BARGAIN” Author David Tucker describes in vivid detail and elegant prose the clash of wills between a famous father and his hard-driving middle son in this heartfelt memoir. Tucker will be on hand to discuss his book. 6:15 p.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.
JULES’ POETRY PLAYHOUSE A poetry reading with George Wallace and John Macker. Wallace is writer in residence at the Walt Whitman Birthplace in New York, writing professor at Pace University in Manhattan, and winner of several prestigious literary awards. He will read from some of his work. John Macker, an awardwinning short story writer, essayist and poet who lives in Santa Fe, will read from his latest book, “Blood in the Mix,” co-written with El Paso poet Lawrence Welsh and published by Lummox Press in 2015. 7 p.m., Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. $5-$10 suggested donation. 424-1601 or teatroparaguas.org.
TUESDAY
ONSTAGE
TLC: “AS YOU LIKE IT” — YOU’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO LOVE SHAKESPEARE Caryl Farkas, artistic director of The Upstart Crows, will discuss her work with youth in producing Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” The Upstart Crows is a Shakespeare troupe for young people ages 10 to 18 that produces workshops and uncut plays, with a focus on understanding and collaboration. Doors opens at 5:30 p.m. for light refreshments and conversation before the talk begins. 6 p.m., El Museo Cultural 555 Camino de la Familia. Free. RSVP: theatresantafe.org/tlc.
GETTING OUT
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE Learn about the wide variety of classes for lifelong learners. Meet instructors and sample culinary delights prepared by SFCC instructors, and much more during the Continuing Education open house. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Room 131, Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave. Free. 428-1676 or sfcc. edu.
WEDNESDAY
GETTING OUT
LET’S TAKE A LOOK Curators from the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and The Laboratory of Anthropology are in the lobby of MIAC to look at your treasures. If they cannot identify an object, an attempt will be made to find someone who can. 1-4 p.m., Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, off Old Santa Fe Trail. Free. 476-1271.
BOOKS/LECTURES
NOCTURNE LECTURE Christian Waguespack, curator of the “Wait Until Dark” exhibit, will discuss the history of the nocturne in art. This talk will provide a broad overview of the ways artists have engaged nighttime and the motif of darkness in their work over the course of history. 1-2 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. By admission. 476-5072.
“APPETITE FOR AMERICA” Join the Friends of the Wheelwright Museum as we discuss Stephen Fried’s book “Appetite for America, Fred Harvey and the Business of Civilizing the Wild West — One Meal at a Time.” 1:30-3 p.m., Wheelwright Library, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo. By admission. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org.
THURSDAY
GETTING OUT
DRAWING AFTER HOURS Do you ever wonder how Georgia O’Keeffe became the masterful artist we know today? Join us for an intimate evening in the galleries and try your hand at drawing methods that guided the young O’Keeffe in her student days. Each month, we’ll explore different exercises from Arthur Wesley Dow’s book “Composition.” All supplies provided. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St. $35/$20 for members. 476-1039.
TAZ PRESENTS: ART SHOWCASE & BUSINESS MIXER Shontez “Taz” Morris presents her Love, Light and Awakening Gallery as the backdrop and conversation starter for this awesome mixer. Have your business cards ready and prepare to network with others to see how we can support each other in building a better Santa Fe. Artwork will be for sale. Alcohol and refreshments will be available. 8-10 p.m., David Loughridge Learning Center, Meow Wolf Santa Fe, 1352 Rufina Circle. RSVP for free entry. 21-and-older event. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES
SCREENING OF “NASARIO REMEMBERS THE RIO PUERCO” Returning to the ruins of a remote valley where he grew up, New Mexico folklorist Nasario García unearths memories of a time before the rains stopped,
when the Hispanic villages flourished with stories of land, river, animals, magic and myth in “Nasario Remembers the Rio Puerco.” After the screening, Garcia will sign his latest collection of short stories, “No More Bingo, Comadre!” 6 p.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.
FRIDAY ONSTAGE
LUNCHTIME CONCERT The second in a series of lunchtime concerts of piano works by Bach, Chopin and Stravinsky performed by St. John’s College musician-in-residence Peter Pesic. 12:10-1:15 p.m., Junior Common Room, Peterson Student Center, St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca. Free. 984-6000. TGIF CONCERT String Duet and Trio perform the music of Haydn and Beethoven. 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. Freewill offering. 982-8544. SERENATA IN SITE: FAMILY CONCERT WITH YI-HENG YANG, PIANO In this performance, pianist Yi-heng Yang will play energetic, abstract and contemplative piano music by Meredith Monk, Ravel, John Adams, Debussy, Webern, John Luther Adams and Brahms. 6 p.m., Marlene Nathan Meyerson Auditorium, SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta. $5-$10. 989-7988 or brownpapertickets.com. KEVIN BURKE Kevin Burke’s fiddle playing has been at the forefront of traditional music since the 1970s. His far-reaching solo album, “If the Cap Fits,” and his work with such distinguished performers as Arlo Guthrie, Kate Bush, Christy Moore and the Bothy Band established him as a first class musician. 7:30 p.m., GiG Performance Space, 1808 H. Second St. $27 in advance/$32 day of show. 505-886-1251 or holdmyticket.com. GOVINDA Austin-based producer/composer Shane Madden is Govinda and this performance will be a multi-sensory experience that immerses the audience in a textured exotic atmosphere that features mesmerizing vocals, professional dancer and fire performer Jordan Proper, live projections and live gypsy violin. Guest acts include Adem Joel and Buddha Bass. 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Meow Wolf Santa Fe, 1352 Rufina Circle. $18-$22. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com. “AS YOU LIKE IT” In this performance by Santa Fe’s youth troupe The Upstart Crows, Shakespeare’s delightful pastoral romance pokes fun at various forms of love and lovers in an idyllic (but is it?) forest away from the royal court. The remarkable Rosalind is one of Shakespeare’s most brilliant and enduring creations. 7 p.m., El Museo Cultural, 555 Camino de la Familia. $10. 466-3533 or brownpapertickets.com. “ATRAVESADA: POETRY OF THE BORDER: A POESÍA VIVA! POETRY PERFORMANCE” See Jan. 13 entry for details. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. Suggested donation, $10-$15. 4241601 or brownpapertickets.com. “MURDER AT THE LONE ELM” See Jan. 13 entry for details. 7:30 p.m., The Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St., Los Alamos. $13-$15 at the door or brownpapertickets.com.
GETTING OUT
GARDEN SPROUTS Activities for preschool-age children include a hands-on program for 3-5-year-olds and their caregiver. Listen to a book, and participate in interactive nature- and garden-related activities. 10-11 a.m. (weather permitting), Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org. WILD SPIRIT WOLF SANCTUARY This local sanctuary focuses on educating the general public about the wild wolf, wolves and wolf-dogs in captivity, and the difference between wild and domestic animals. One of the ambassador wolves will be present to demonstrate wolf physical characteristics and behavior. The presentation will include the wild wolf diet, hunting strategies, family life, physical adaptations and pack structure, and some of the myths about wolves portrayed by the media, where these ideas originated, and why they are false. 3:30 p.m., Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr. 955-2828 Free.
BOOKS/LECTURES
“THE SCIENCE OF FORGETFULNESS: PHILOSOPHY AND TRADITION IN THE ESSAYS OF MONTAIGNE” In this lecture, Ann Hartle wants to present a clearer understanding of what modern philosophy is, in particular what the freedom of modern philosophy is, and the implications of that freedom for the possibility of human community. She will conclude with what she perceives to be the implications of Montaigne’s break with tradition for our common existence. 7:30 p.m., The Great Hall, Peterson Student Center, St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca. Free. 984-6000.
SATURDAY ONSTAGE
“OLD, NEW, BORROWED AND BLUE” In this performance of chamber music, Diva Goodfriend-Koven, flute; Pamela Epple, oboe; James Shields, clarinet; Toni Lipton, bassoon; Scott Temple, horn; and Yi-heng Yang, piano perform the music of Riegger, Jennifer Higdon, John Steinmetz and Beethoven. 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. $20$40. 989-7988 or brownpapertickets.com. ZIA SINGERS PRESENTS “REQUIEM, A JOURNEY OF THE SOUL” This will be a program of diverse choral works about death and renewal, that will be similar to a New Orleans funeral, where the music played on the way to the grave is melancholy, but turns lively and hopeful on the way back. It sounds heavy-hearted, but the program is also about rebirth and transformation. 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. $10-$20. theziasingers.com. SITE SANTA FE PRESENTS: PATTI SMITH Patti Smith reads from a selection of her recent books, “M Train,” “Devotion” and the National Award-winning memoir, “Just Kids.” An evening of stories (and an acapella song or two) about love, loss, art and New York City from the iconic poet, writer, artist and performer. 7 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. SOLD OUT! Cancellations: 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org. “AS YOU LIKE IT” See Jan. 18 entry for details. 7 p.m., El Museo Cultural 555 Camino de la Familia. $10. 466-3533 or brownpapertickets.com. “ATRAVESADA: POETRY OF THE BORDER: A POESÍA VIVA! POETRY PERFORMANCE” See Jan. 13 entry for details. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. Suggested donation, $10-$15. 4241601 or brownpapertickets.com. “MURDER AT THE LONE ELM” See Jan. 13 entry for details. 7:30 p.m., The Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St., Los Alamos. $13-$15 at the door or brownpapertickets.com. LEE FOSS A night of emotive house music. Dance and enjoy the sounds. 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Meow Wolf Santa Fe, 1352 Rufina Circle. $18-$20. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
GETTING OUT
JANUARY PAJARITO PLATEAU BIRD WALK If you have ever wondered about what birds you see around the Pajarito Plateau, this is a great opportunity to find out. These walks are perfect for people who already enjoy birding and for those who are just beginning or simply curious. 7:30 a.m., Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. Participants will carpool to the trailhead together. Adults only. Free. 662-0460 or peecnature.org. COMMUNITY DAY AT THE GARDEN! Enjoy a winter’s day at the garden. While it may be sleeping, life abounds at the garden. Docent tours and other interesting facts will be offered. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free for N.M. residents with ID. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org. WATERCOLOR EXPERIMENTS What happens when you add household salt, Saran wrap and rubber cement to a watercolor painting? Join us for a morning of experimentation and find out as we explore unusual watercolor techniques. 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. 476-1039. GOING TO THE HOSPITAL WITH HEARING LOSS Going to the hospital can be frightening for anyone, but when you are hard of hearing, that fear is magnified. Mary Clark will discuss these fears and other issues that might come up. A Q&A period follows the talk. 10 a.m., Santa Fe Association of Realtors, 510 N. Guadalupe St. Free. 603-2994 or johnhooper.ref@gmail.com. BODY PERCUSSION WORKSHOP Join us for Body Percussion-Rhythmic Freedom with Maurice Oliver. We use counting games from India, Africa and Latin America to involve participants in polyrhythmic counting, chanting, onomatopoeia, clapping, stepping and slapping of the thighs, the chest, knees and body, thus creating a rhythmic pattern. Maurice will conduct layering patterns to perform body percussions as a symphony, a concerto and a concerto grosso. 6-7 p.m., Learning Center at Meow Wolf Santa Fe, 1352 Rufina Circle. $15. 3956369 or meowwolf.com. FIND COMPLETE CALENDAR LISTINGS AT JOURNALNORTH.COM