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SUNDAY ONSTAGE
WISE FOOL NEW MEXICO’S CIRCUS LUMINOUS Santa Fe’s Thanksgiving weekend tradition, Circus Luminous returns with a corps of acrobats, aerialists, dancers and musicians to present a socially conscious circus extravaganza filled with daring feats of balance and athleticism, poignant humor and visual delights! 4 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $35-$45. 988-1234. “DIFFERENT” Theater Grotessco offers a bold form of improvisational storytelling that most have never seen before. Longtime collaborator Patrick Mehaffy has delivered an adaptation of the Joan of Arc story with surprising twists and redemption. The ensemble has twisted it further. 2 p.m., The Swan Theatre, 1213 Parkway Dr. $12-$25. 474-8400 or brownpapertickets.com.
GETTING OUT
CASE TRADING POST HOLIDAY MARKET Shop for arts, crafts, jewelry and other handmade arts. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Case Trading Post, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 982-4636 or wheelwright.org. MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY At our Garden Gift Shop, meet guest artists Susan Williams and Mary Ann Banning, whose work is for sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 4719103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org. 2020 LIFESTYLE AND MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Explore how to approach the New Year with a different plan and mindset by revisiting what’s most important — family, health, career or personal self-development — and creating strategy and tactics to complete smaller goals in 90-day increments to get more done in the entire year. 1:30-3 p.m., Santa Fe Public Library, 145 Washington Ave. Free. 490 2489 or promandel@gmail.com. 13TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR A fun way to shop for the finest handmade, local gifts. Meet the artisans and hear the stories of how they create incredible jewelry, textiles, paintings, photography, ceramics, ornaments, children’s books and so much more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Woman’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail. Free. LIBRARY POP-UP OPEN HOUSE Acquaint yourself with all manner of monsters in anticipation
of MOIFA’s Yokai: Ghosts & Demons of Japan exhibition. Discover the Bartlett Library & Archives at the museum through our 2019 Open House series, featuring popup exhibits exploring the world of folk art and the history of the museum. Events take place 2-4 p.m., Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission. 476-1200.
GLOW: A WINTER LIGHTS EVENT
Light up your holiday season with GLOW! This annual December event features thousands of twinkling lights and beautiful large-scale light installations throughout the Botanical Garden. Enjoy live music and festive beverages, and meet Santa with the kiddos. 5-8 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $7-$12/free for children 12 and under. 4719103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES WITHOUT RESERVATIONS TWEAKS THE WORLD
Cartoonist Ricardo Caté will discuss growing up on the reservation and how his daily cartoon resonates across cultural boundaries. 11 a.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 9884226 or journeysantafe.com.
BEYOND STANDING ROCK CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION: PROTECTING CHACO CANYON
Join us for the closing of Beyond Standing Rock, a temporary exhibition at MIAC that explores the many health and sacred land infringements made upon Native American sovereignty, including the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota. The panel will focus on recent efforts to protect Chaco Canyon from drilling and fracking, and the success tribal governments have had in delaying those plans for at least another decade. 2-4 p.m., Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. By admission. 476-1269.
MONDAY GETTING OUT 2020 LIFESTYLE AND MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
See Dec. 1 listing for details. 6-7:30 p.m., Oliver La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St. Free. 490 2489 or promandel@gmail.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES FAMINE FOODS OF THE SOUTHWEST AND NORTHWEST MEXICO
Dr. Paul E. Minnis presents a lecture about the foods that helped Native Americans survive in times of famine. 6 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta. $15. 4662775 or southwestseminars.org.
TUESDAY GETTING OUT 2020 LIFESTYLE AND MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
See Dec. 1 listing for details. 1:30-3:00 p.m., Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr. Free. 490 2489 or promandel@gmail.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES THEATRE LOVERS CLUB: NO NUMBER HOME
Join playwright Tencha Avila and Director Vaughn Irving for a discussion on what it takes to bring a new play to the stage. The process of presenting a play inspired by actual events presents unique challenges, such as accurately depicting real people and events with respect. 6-7 p.m., Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. De Vargas St. Free. RSVP: theatresantafe.org/rsvp.
AUTHOR EVENT: MELINDA SNODGRASS
Join Snodgrass for a talk on the first solo Wild Cards novel, “Double Solitaire,” soon to be a show on Hulu! 6:30 p.m., Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave. $5/$25 with book purchase. 466-5528 or jeancocteaucinema.com.
WEDNESDAY ONSTAGE LENI STERN AFRICAN TRIO
Leni Stern’s music traces the paths of jazz and rock, riding the grooves back to their sources in West Africa before bringing it all back home again. 7:30 p.m., GiG Performance Space, 1808 H. Second St. $22. gigsantafe.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES GEORGIA O’KEEFFE’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH LIGHT, COLOR AND PERCEPTION
Join us for an exploration of O’Keeffe’s uses of light, color and visual perception in her art. Presented by Dale Kronkright, Head of Conservation, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. 9-10 a.m., Georgia O’Keffee Museum Education Annex, 123 Grant Ave. $15/free for members. 946-1000 or okeeffemuseum.org.
THE 1776 EXPEDITION OF DOMINGUEZ AND ESCALANTE In
the summer of 1776, two Franciscan friars left Santa Fe on a journey to find an overland route to the only other Spanish settlement at the time: Monterey, California. Over a five-year period, Greg Mac Gregor and Siegfreid Halus (now deceased) retraced this route, and photographed the terrain and legacy of this expedition. Mac Gregor presents photos and a lecture based on his book, “In Search of Dominguez and Escalante.” Noon-1 p.m., New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave. By admission. 476-5200.
LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE
Drop into the library any time to see holiday cards made by New Mexico Artists. 1-4 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. Free. 476-5072.
NOURA ERAKAT IN CONVERSATION WITH JANINE JACKSON
Noura Erakat is a human rights attorney and assistant professor at Rutgers University. 7 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $5-$8. 9881234 or ticketssantafe.org.
THURSDAY ERICK OWENS AND JEREMY DENK
The Metropolitan Opera great bassbaritone Eric Owens and brilliant American pianist Jeremy Denk join forces in a performance of Schubert’s “Die Winterreise.” 7 p.m., Duane Smith Auditorium, Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr., Los Alamos. $35. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe.org.
JOYWAVE
The hit-making American indie rock band from Rochester, New York, makes a stop in Santa Fe. Upsahl opens the show. 7-10:30 p.m., Meow Wolf. 1352 Rufina Circle. $18$22.395-6369 or meowwolf. com.
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS: “VARIATIONS”
Thirteen-year-old Alice wishes her life was completely different. Then, one morning, she wakes up and it is. Alice is taken through a series of parallel universes, reliving the same 10 minutes over and over again. Maybe different isn‘t all it‘s cracked up to be, but once you‘ve started on a path, can you go back to normality? A play about family, string theory and breakfast. 7-9 p.m., Warehouse 21, 1614 Paseo de Peralta. $5-$10. nmschoolforthearts.org.
GETTING OUT ANOTHER DAY OF LIFE SNEAK PEEK
This ambitious documentary — an animated documentary, by the way, presented by the Santa Fe Council of International Affairs — is by Raúl de la Fuente and Damian Nenow, and based on the book by the legendary Polish war journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski. He dives into the chaos of the Angolan Civil War and examines its Cold War origins. Kapuscinski follows the conflict that began with Angola’s independence from Portugal in 1975 and drives, against all advice, south into the heart of the bloody conflict to find an isolated rebel leader. Followed by Q&A with Todd Greentree. 6:45 p.m., Cinematheque at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $12. 9821338 or ccacantafe.org.
ART AND DESIGN FACULTY AND STAFF EXHIBITION
An exhibition by faculty and staff members of Santa Fe Community College’s School of Arts, Design and Media Arts. About 50 individuals’ work will be featured in the exhibition and 20 student studios will also be open. 4-6 p.m., Visual Arts Gallery, Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave. Free. 428-1501, or sfcc.edu.
MAGIC AND MASTERY WORKSHOP
In this fun, interactive workshop, you will be guided on a magical journey as you learn to perform some amazing tricks and illusions, while discovering the secret methods and principles behind the Ancient Art of Sleight of Hand Magic, secrets which, when applied, can unlock magical results in your life. 6-8 p.m., Learning Center at Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $15-$35. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
BOOKS/LECTURES ON DESPERATE GROUND: THE MARINES AT THE RESERVOIR, THE KOREAN WAR’S GREATEST BATTLE
Author and historian Hampton Sides offers a gripping chronicle of the extraordinary feats of heroism performed by the beleaguered Marines, who were called upon to do the impossible in some of the most unforgiving terrain on earth. He is on hand to discuss his book. 6 p.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.
MAIMONIDES ON GOD: LEONARD B. TOROBIN MEMORIAL LECTURE
Prof. Kenneth Seeskin, professor of Jewish Civilization at Northwestern University, will talk about Maimonides’ definition of monotheism and how it developed within Judaism. Was Abraham the first monotheist? Maimonides has an interesting take on that. 7 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 205 E. Barcelona Road. $12. 920-7771 or brownpapertickets.com.
FRIDAY ONSTAGE MARIACHI CHRISTMAS
Folkloric dancers and a children’s choir are surrounded by festive Christmas songs and traditional Mariachi music. 7 p.m., Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St. $15-$30. 988-1234 or ticketssantafe. org.
EDUCATE YOUR EAR — POSTHUMOUS REDEMPTION: RACHMANINOFF’S “SYMPHONY NO. 1”
Panned at its premiere due to poor conducting, lost for almost 50 years, then resurrected in 1945, Rachmaninoff’s first symphony is considered by many to be his best, and we’ll show you why! Join Oliver Prezant and the SFCO as we get inside the music and explore the life of the composer, followed by a full performance of the first movement. 7 p.m., James A. Little Theater, 1060 Cerrillos Road. By donation. 466-4879 or sfco.org.
CAROLS AND BLESSINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
The Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble is joined by violinists Carla Kountoupes and Christine Chen, along with Ensemble pianist Bill Epstein, to present familiar carols that span the globe from England to Latvia, as well other inspiring seasonal pieces. 6:30 p.m., The Loretto Chapel, 207 Old Santa Fe Trail. $20$35. sfwe.org. ALEX MARYOL SONG
RELEASE PARTY
Help celebrate the release of Maryol’s new single from his next album, which is slated to be released officially in February. He and his band will perform the new single and lively electric blues dance jams. 8 p.m., Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, 2791 Agua Fria St. $5. 505-225-1600.
THE FLOOZIES
Brothers Matt and Mark Hill perform as the Floozies. Born in funk and bred in the digital age, this live electronic duo has burst onto the scene at a time when the industry needed them the most. Mystic Grizzly opens the show. 8-11 p.m., Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $21-$25. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
“A MUSICAL PIÑATA FOR CHRISTMAS”
A community celebration with La Compa ia Chuscales y Mina Fajardo making a guest appearance. There will be classic and contemporary carols performed by The Teatro Paraguas Orchestra, dancing, seasonal poetry and skits for the holidays. An original short play, “Regalito” (The Present), written by Alix Hudson, will be performed by the Teatro Paraguas Adult, Teen and Kid Ensembles. The Second Space will have refreshments, treats, music, community booths and more. Plus, of course, a piñata finale for the kids in the audience. 7 p.m., Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. $5-10. 424-1601 or brownpapertickets.com.
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS: “VARIATIONS”
See Thursday listing for details. 7-9 p.m., Warehouse 21, 1614 Paseo de Peralta. $5-$10. nmschoolforthearts.org.
TGIF CONCERT: HIGH DESERT HARPS
Music for the holiday season featuring
traditional Christmas favorites. 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, 208 Grant Ave. Freewill offering. 982-8544.
SOIREE BOHEME
Celebrate the season with Serenata of Santa Fe, and artistic flair, wine, bubbly drinks, select hors d’oeuvres, deep desserts and timely chamber music in an intimate setting. With David Felberg, violin; Sally Guenther, cello; James Onstad, tenor; and Nathan Salazar, piano performing the music of Brahms, Debussy, Ravel, Donizetti, Dvorak, Jake Heggie, Gabriel Kahane and Kenji Bunch. 5:30 p.m. at a private home; location revealed on ticket purchase. $85. 989-7988 or brownpapertickets.com.
A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN
From poets to music to subject matter, women are at the center of this holiday-themed concert from Sangre de Cristo Chorale, which includes works by contemporary women composers Carol Barnett, Williametta Spencer, Nancy Grundahl, Gwyneth Walker, Nancy Wertsch, Sarah Quartel, Katie Kring and Anne-Marie Hildebrandt, as well as 12th-century nun Hildegard von Bingen. 7 p.m., United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road, Los Alamos. $20 in advance/$25 at the door. sdcchorale.org.
GETTING OUT GARDEN SPROUTS
A hands-on program for 3-5-year-olds and their caregivers at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden at Museum Hill. Listen to a book, and participate in interactive nature- and garden-related activities. This program is designed for children aged 3-5, but all ages are welcome with an adult. When you arrive, make your way to the “Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands Garden” across the red bridge. 10 a.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Free. 471-9103.
13TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR
See Sunday listing for details. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Fe Woman’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail. Free.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON ART: GIFT-MAKING
In this family program, spend the afternoon making handcrafted gifts for loved ones. All adults must be accompanied by a child. 2:30-4:30 p.m., Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr. Free. 955-2820.
FIRST FRIDAY ART ACTIVITY
Create your own masterpiece with supplies from our monthly Art Cart. 5-7 p.m., Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St. By admission/free to NM residents with ID. 946-1000 or okeffeemuseum.org. =
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Take the night off and let us take care of your little ones with facilitated play! 5:30-9 p.m., Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail. $25 per child, ages 5 and older/$25 per child 5 and up. Registration: santafechildrensmuseum.org.
PUBLIC OPENING: PICTURING PASSION: ARTISTS INTERPRET THE PENITENTE BROTHER FROM
HOOD
The artwork these individuals produced was colored by their own perceptions and backgrounds. This exhibition explores artists’ responses to and interpretations of their own experiences and ideas about the Penitent Brotherhood. 5-7 p.m., New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 Palace Ave. By admission. 476-5072.
GLOW: A WINTER LIGHTS EVENT
See Sunday listing for details. 5-8 p.m., Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. $7-$12/free for children 12 and under. 471-9103 or santafebotanicalgarden.org.
BOOKS/LECTURES “THE GARLIC PAPERS: A SMALL GARLIC FARM IN THE AGE OF GLOBAL VAMPIRES”
A reading and book-signing for Stanley Crawford’s new book. 3 p.m., Sala at the History Santa Fe Foundation, 545 Canyon Rd., Suite 2. Free, but RSVP required: 9832567 or info@historicsantafe.org.
“COMPLICATED LIVES: FREE BLACKS IN VIRGINIA 1619-1865”
Presented by the Yale Association of New Mexico, Inc., Author Sherri Burr is on hand to talk about her book. 6 p.m., Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. Free. 988-4226.
ECSTATIC TRUTH IN THE CINEMA OF WERNER HERZOG
In this lecture, Ian Moore, will first analyze portions of Herzog’s rare programmatic speech “On the Absolute, the Sublime, and Ecstatic Truth”; then show how many of Herzog’s ideas are prefigured and illuminated by Heidegger’s own understanding of truth, and conclude with a few words on the significance of ecstatic truth in our purportedly “post-truth age.” 7:30 p.m., The Great Hall, Peterson Student Center, St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca. Free. 984-6000.
SATURDAY ONSTAGE HIGH DESERT HARP ENSEMBLE
A festive and timely holiday concert. Noon-1 p.m., St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 Palace Ave. Free. 476-5072.
A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN See Friday listing for detaisl.
4 p.m., St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail. $20 in advance/$25 at the door. sdcchorale.org.
THE TARA AND RHONDA SHOW!
Experimental artists/musicians Tara Khozein and Rhonda Taylor return to form & concept for a one-night show featuring the duo’s signature blend of improvisational performance, live music, props and storytelling. This show will be performed in the gallery’s atrium among artworks on view in Todd Ryan White’s solo show “Rainbow Eater.” 7 p.m., form & concept, 435 S. Guadalupe St. Free. 780-8312.
“A MUSICAL PIÑATA FOR CHRISTMAS”
See Friday listing for details. 2 p.m., Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. $5-10. 424-1601 or brownpapertickets.com.
NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS: “VARIATIONS”
See Thursday listing for details. 7-9 p.m., Warehouse 21, 1614 Paseo de Peralta. $5-$10. nmschoolforthearts.org.
“CLASS CLOWNS 13.0”
Join us for The Quinn Fontaine Experience: “Class Clowns 13.0,” an evening of live, improvised comedy performed by multitalented students from the Quinn Fontaine Studio. Quinn will also teach improvisation techniques in between skits. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Learning Center at Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle. $12-$27. 395-6369 or meowwolf.com.
GETTING OUT HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
Featuring over 75 artists, with items ranging from fine art to regional handcrafted goods, giving students and local artists an opportunity to sell their work directly to the public. Browse through a selection of jewelry, baked goods, woven handbags, pottery, painting, scarves, tinwork, straw appliqué and woodcarvings. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Hallway and Campus Center, Santa Fe Community College 6401 Richards Ave. Free. 428-1675 or sfcc.edu.