Art Scene Santa Fe - 2008

Santa Fe is a world-renowned art center and has over 200 art galleries in the city alone. Art collectors come from all over to buy fine Native American, contemporary and western pieces, and to stroll from gallery to gallery along the ancient streets. Friday night gallery openings are a local tradition, and Indian Market in August is the largest Native American art showcase in the world. In terms of dollar sales Santa Fe is among the largest art markets in the U.S.

ART and ENTERTAINMNET - 2008

New Mexico Museum of Art
April 20, 2007 - April 20, 2010 How the West is One: The Art of New Mexico
June 29, 2008 - September 7, 2008 Tuff Stuff materials you are not suppose to use in making works of art.
June 6, 2008 FLUX: Reflections on Contemporary Glass.
Oct 17, 2008 – Jan 4, 2009 Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen.

Site Santa Fe - a contemporary art space.
June 22 - October 26, 2008 Seventh International Biennial Lucky Number Seven.

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Dedicated to the works of Georgia O’Keeffe and to the study of American Modernism (1890 to present).
May 23, 2008 Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams: Natural Affinities.
Sept 26, 2008 - Feb 1, 2009 Georgia O'Keeffe and the camera>
Feb 13, 2009 - May 3, 2009 Modernists in New Mexico works from a private collection.
May 22, 2009- Sept 13, 2009 Debating Modern Photography

Center for Contemporary ArtsThe CCA is dedicated to representing the arts of our time as a critical component of social, political, economic, and educational discourse. Because the arts stem from all facets of human nature and interaction, they should be perceived as an active participant in the greater course of human events. The arts should be equally capable of questioning, answering, following, leading, running interference, causing distraction and illuminating.

Institute of American Indian Arts 108 Cathedral Place
This museum is dedicated to showcasing contemporary Native American Contemporary Art and the training of the next generation of Native American professions.
July 18, 2008 - February 15, 2009 Fritz Scholder: an intimate look.>br>

Museum of Indian Arts & CultureThe exhibitions at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture showcase the museum's pioneering approach to the interpretation of Native American arts and culture. Developed through active partnership between Native and non-Native people, the museum promotes the message that Indian cultures are complex, diverse, steeped in tradition, and very much alive.
December 16, 2007 - June 7, 2009 Native Couture: A History of Santa Fe Style
Comic Art Indigene
Bare Nation: Sculptures from the IAIA
Here Now and Always

Museum of International Folk ArtMuseum’s holdings represent diverse cultures and constitute the largest collection of international forlk art in the world.
extended to Jan 4, 2009 Needles + Pins.
June 29, 2008-Jan 4, 2009 A Chair for all Seasons

Palace of the Governors
May 25 - October 26, 2008 The Old Spanish Trail: a Conduit for Change. An exhibition celebrating the early trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles.

Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts
The Spanish Colonial Arts Society established the Museum to display the Society's 3,000-object collection.

Wheelwright Museum
A traditional Navajo hooghan was the inspiration for the design of the eight-sided building housing the museum. Changing exhibitions in the main gallery include contemporary and traditional American Indian art, with an emphasis on the Southwest. The museum has an excellent shop with genuine Native American objects.
May 18, 2008 - April 19, 2009 From the Railroad to Route 66: The Native American Curio Trade in New Mexico.

Poeh Center
Although Pojoaque is only a short distance north of Santa Fe, I had not visited the for several years. I was really impressed and enjoyed the visit tremendously. This is an unusual destination for both tourists and locals. The facility was established in 1988, but only recently did they have their grand opening. The front two rooms contain handcrafted items from the local pueblos, and there may be an artist working in an adjoining room. Do not hesitate to go down the long hall, because there is an interesting series of rooms depicting the history of the pueblo with sculptures by Swentzell illustrating the events. I very much enjoy her clay sculptures, and I know you will also. Pick up free headsets at the front desk. They are keyed to each room.

El Rancho de La Golondrinas is a living museum that has preserved the Spanish Colonial and Territorial way of life on a 200 acre ranch just outside of Santa Fe. Original colonial buildings on the site date from the early 18th century.
Sept 13 - 14, 2008 Animal Fair: Fur and Fangs

International Folk Art Market
July 12-13, 2008 The 2008 Folk Art Market was a great success, and the crowds continue to increase dramatically. Sales this year exceeded $2,000,000 with paid entrances more than 22,000. The Folk Art Market has become the largest in the United States. It is one of the signature events in Santa Fe which was designated a UNESCO's Creative City in 2005.

Fine Art Festival: Santa Fe Society of Artists – Weekends May 3 – Oct 19, 2008

Spanish Market
2008 Event was again quite successful. Look for next year's market time.This is a destination event for residents and visitors alike, Spanish Market features handcrafted traditional arts by 300 local Hispanic artists, continuous music, art demonstrations and regional foods.

Eight Northern Indian Pueblos
Check back for 2009 date 505-747-1093
This show has been a New Mexico tradition for 35 years and celebrates the shared cultural heritages of Native American people and communities with a stunning array of arts, crafts and Indian dances. The largest Native American created and organized outdoor public art exhibit has drawn artists and interested visitors to New Mexico every since its inception.

Check back for 2009 schedule Mountain Man Rendezvous at the Palace of the Governors.

check back for 2009 date Girls Inc. Arts and Crafts Fair held on the Plaza. This is an excellent show for a good cause.

Check back for 2009 dates Whitehawk Antique Show 25th Annual Antique Ethnographic Art show at El Museo Cultural.

Check back for 2009 dates 30th Annual Invitational Antique Indian Art show at El Museo de Cultural.

Santa Fe Indian Market – Check back for 2009 dates
The world’s most prestigious Native American arts show runs for two days on the plaza. There are more than 1000 artists, food and demonstration booths, a youth market, entertainment and more!

Fiesta de Santa Fe held in early September
Fiesta de Santa Fe was established in 1712 by proclamation of Governor Marquez de La Penuela. The fiesta commemorates the reoccupation of Santa Fe by Don Diego De Vargas in 1692 after the Native American uprising in 1680. The 296 year old Fiesta is the oldest continual community celebration in the United States. It is both a religious and secular celebration. The center of the religious celebration is La Conquistadora a 29-inch carved wooden Marian statue saved from the burning chapel in 1680. There is a 6:00 a.m. procession of the statue from St. Francis Basilica to Rosario Chapel. Food, entertainment, and an Arts and Crafts are on the Plaza Friday through Sunday. In addition, on Saturday there is Children’s Pet Parade around the plaza and a historic fashion show at the James Little Theatre. In the evening there is Gran Balile where the royalty are presented. At 10:00 a.m. on Sunday La Conquistadora is returned to the Basilica, and at 1:00 p.m. there is a historical/hysterical parade around town.

Zozobra
Zozobra, the gloomy one, was the creation of artist Will Shuster in 1924, and it has been an adjunct to Fiesta de Santa Fe ever since. The 2008 Zozobra was 49 feet tall and weighed 1,600 pounds. The figure is created from plywood, wire muslim and shredded paper, and was originally stuffed with papers such as obsolete police reports, divorce decrees or anything people wanted to forget. Today, people can drop items at a central location, and they will be added to Zozobra. The Friday before is know as paint night, where families and members of the community place finishing touches on the unassembled figure. On hand for paint night is Queen of Gloom. Before Zozobra is ignited she performs a dance that was choreographed by a New York Ballet dancer. The event occurs in Fort Marcy Park and this year, 2008, there were 25,000 paid admittances. At noon on Thursday all the surrounding hills are crowded with parked vehicles with canvas sunscreens, chairs, and outdoor grills. Many families watch the event from these vantage points. The climax occurs around 9:00 p.m. with a display of fireworks and the burning of Zozobra.

December 16, 2007 Las Posadas the annual recreation of Mary and Joseph's journey through Bethlehem. At 5:30 p.m. on the plaza and ending at the Governor's Palace.

Monday night, December 24, 2007 Annual Farolito Walk on Canyon road Dress warmly and enjoy the activities.

Music – 2007

Music is an important part of the Santa Fe Arts scene. The summer months provide opportunities to hear opera in a beautiful setting just north of the city, a world class chamber music festival, the beautiful voices of the Desert Chorale, and a variety of other voice and instrumental performances.

Santa Fe Opera
Ever since 1957, The Santa Fe Opera has been the summer oasis for internationally acclaimed operatic talents and opera enthusiasts! 2009 schedule and ticket prices on opera website above.

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival began in 1972 and now has become one of the world's preeminent music events. In addition to the performances there are open rehearsals and master classes. Summer 2008 Box Ticket Information 1-888-982-1890 or 1-888-221-9836

Santa Fe Concert Association
The Santa Fe Concert Association presents world class entertainment from September through May of each year. The 2008-2009 season has scheduled 18 performances beginning in September 2008. Visit the website above.

Desert Chorale
The desert Chorale is a highly acclaimed group performing at various venues Summer 2008. They also perform during variouis holiday seasons during the year.

Annual Santa Fe Traditional and Bluegrass Music festival
Check back for 2009 season. Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds. It is a lot of fun and great entertainmnet

Thirsty Ear Festival
August 29 - 31, 2008 More than 30 internationally renowned folk, blues, Cajun, zydeco, bluegrass, alternate country and roots rock artists on three stages over three days at the Eades Movie Ranch.

Gig Performance Space at 1808 Second Street, Suite H presents three or four jazz oriented concerts per week. Owner Bruce Dunlap founded the Santa Fe Jazz & International Music Festival in 2000. He anticipates webcasting of live Gig concerts this summer. See the web site for dates and performers.

Santa Fe Brewing Company Performances
The Santa Fe Brewing Company presents a variety of performances by groups and individuals. Visit the site above for listings.

Santa Fe Bandstand Music Festival Performances on the Plaza by a variety of groups. Watching the crowd can be quite entertaining. Check back for the 2009 summer schedule.

Sept 6, 2008 The Mother Truckers Santa Fe Brewing Co. at 7 p.m.Sept 7, 2008 Syd Masters and the Swing Riders Santa Fe Brewing Co 7 p.m.

Sept 8, 2008 Alejandro Escoveda at the Santa Fe Brewery at 7:30 p.m.

Sept 9, 2008 J.J. Gray and Mefro at the Santa Fe Brewery at 6:30 p.m.

Sept 10, 2008 John Hiatt and the Ageless Beauties at the Santa Fe Brewing Co. at 7:30 p.m.

Sept 11, 2008 Tyrone Wells Santa Fe Brewing Co 7:30 p.m.

Sept 12, 2008 HooDoos Santa Fe Brewing Co. 8 p.m.

Sept 15, 2008 Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles Santa Fe Brewing co. 7:30 p.m.

Sept 16, 2008 Liam Finn Santa Fe Brewing Co. 7:30 p.m.

Sept 18, 2008 Spring Creek Bluegrass Band at Santa Fe Brewing co. 7:30 p.m.

Sept 19, 2008 The March Fourth Marching Band Santa Fe Brewing co.

Sept 20, 2008 East Village Opera Company presented by Santa Fe Concert Association (SFCA) at the Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Sept 20, 2008 Sean Healen Band Santa Fe Brewing Co. 8 p.m.

Sept 22, 2008 Live From the Met Opening Night Gala Lensic 7:00 p.m.

Sept 23, 2008 Joe Bonamassa Santa Fe Brewing Co. 7 p.m.

Sept 23, 2008 Ani DiFranco Lensic 8 p.m.

Sept. 24, 2008 Ani Di Franco Innovative guitar and incisive lyrics at the Lensic at 8:00 p.m.

Sept. 24, 2008 The Red Elvises at Santa Fe Brewing Co 8:00 p.m.

Oct 13, 2008 Branford Marsalis with Filharmonia Brasileira presented by SFCA at the Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Sept 26, 2008 Michael Franti and Spearhead Paolo Soleri Amphitheater at 7L00 p.m.

Sept 27, 2008 The Warsaw Poland Brothers Santa Fe Brewing Co 8 p.m.

Sept 28, 2008 Tchaikovsky Festival Santa Fe Symphony with Yuja Wang Lensic 4:00 p.m.

Sept 28, 2008 Syd Masters and the Swing Riders Santa Fe Brewing Co 7 p.m.

Oct 4, 2008 DeVotchka Colleg of Santa Fe on the Quad.

Oct 4, 2008 Santa Fe Pro Musica Lensic 6:00 p.m.

Oct 5, 2008 Bill Hearne's Roadhouse Reveu Santa Fe Brewing Co 7 p.m.

Oct 7, 2008 The Starling at the Santa Fe Brewing Co 7:00 p.m.

Oct 10-11, 2008 Handel Celebration presented by Pro Musica at the Loretto Chapel.

Oct 11, 2008 Live from the Met - Salome Lensic.

Oct 12, 2008 Hayes Cargill at Santa Fe Brewering at 7:30 p.m.

Oct 14, 2008 The Skatellites at the Santa Fe Brewing Co at 7:30 p.m.

Oct 20, 2008 Rumik Concdert - A Wide Listening Sky Len sic 7 p.m.

Oct 21, 2008 Max Raabe & Palast Orchester presented by SFCA at the Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Oct 23, 2008 Joe Jackson Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Oct 26, 2008 Fall Fantasy Santa Fe Symphony Lensic 4:00 p.m.

Oct 27, 2008 Paula Nelson Santa Fe Brewing Co

Nov 6, 2008 Greg Brown Southwest Roots Music at the Lensic at 7:30 p.m.

Oct 27, 2008 Paula Nelson at the Santa Fe Brewing co at 7:30 p.m.

Nov 2, 2008 Orpheus and Euridice Santa Fe New Music in the Lensic at 7:00 p.m.

Nov 7, 2008 The Romeros presented by SFCA at the Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Nov 6, 2008 Greg Brown at the Lensic at 7:30 p.m.

Nov 9, 2008 k. d. Lang Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Nov 11, 2008 Santa Fe Pro Musica at 6:00 p.m. Lensic.

Nov 12, 2008 Devon Allman's Honey Tribe Santa Fe Brewing Co

Nov 13, 2008 I Love a Piano by Irving Berlin presented by SFCA at the Lensic at 7:30 p.m.

Nov 15, 2008 Kronos Quartet Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Nov 15 - 16, 2008 Santa Fe Pro Musica at Loretto Chapel

Nov 22, 2008 Live from the Met - La Damnation de Faust Lensic 11:00 a.m.

Nov 23, 2008 Musical Feast Santa Fe Symphony Lensic 4:00 p.m.

Nov 23, 2008 Open Range at the Santa Fe Brewing Co. 7:00 p.m.

Dec 7, 2008 Basically Brahms Santa Fe Symphony Lensic 4:00 p.m.

Dec 9 - 10, 2008 Santa Fe Pro Musica presents te complete Bach Cello Suites at Loretto Chapel.

Dec 14, 2008 Polyphony Concert at Loretto Chapel at 7:00 p.m.

Dec 16, 2008 Polyphony concert at Loretto Chapel at 7:00 p.m.

Dec 19, 2008 Polyphony in A Ceremony of Carols at St. Frances Auditorium 7:00 p.m.

Dec 19 - 24, 2008 Baroque Christmas by SF Pro Musica at Loretto Chapel.

Dec 20, 2008 Live from the Met - Thais Lensic 11 a.m.

Dec 24, 2008 Classical Christmas Eve with Musica de Camara Orchestra and Irina Muresanu violinist at the Lensic 5:00 p.m.

Dec 27, 2008 Broadway in Song with Maureen McGovern presented by SFCA at the Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Dec 31, 2008 Gala New Year's Eve with Musica de Camara Orchestra and Ioannis Potamousis pianist at Lensic 5:00 p.m. A gala dinner will follow. Tickets must be purchased separately for the dinner.

Jan 4, 2009 Live from the Met - La Rondine Lensic 11:00 a.m.

Jan 18, 2009 Viennese New Year Santa Fe symphony Lensic 4:00 p.m.

Feb 12 - 13, 2009 SF Pro Musica at Loretto Chapel.

Feb 19, 2009Stoltzman & Son Clarinet and piano program at the Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Jan 24, 2009 Live from the Met - Orfeo ed Euridice Lensic 11:00 a.m.

Jan 29 and 31, 2009 Santa Fe Pro Musica presents Conrad Tao a 10 year old pianist playing Mozart and Beethoven concertos at the Lensic.

Feb 7, 2009 Live from the Met-Lucia Di Lammermoor Lensic.

Feb 22, 2009 Viva Vivaldi Santa Fe Symphony Lensic 4:00 p.m.

March 3, 2009 Santa Fe Pro Musica presents violinist Laura Lutzke playing Bach Concerto in E at the Lensic 3:00 p.m.

March 7, 2009 Live at the Met - Madama Butterfly Lensic.

March 10, 2009 Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra at Lensic 7:30 p.m.

March 14 -15, 2009 Santa Fe Pro Musica at Loretto Chapel.

March 19, 2009 Bye, Bye Birdie at the Lensic at 7:30 p.m.

March 21, 2009 Live from the Met - La Sonnambula Lensic.

March 29, 2009 Music of Spain and Mexico Santa Fe symphony Lensic 4:00 p.m.

April 9, 2009 Ingrid Filter pianist Lensic 7:30 p.m.

April 9 - 10, 2009 A Baroque Holy Week by SF Pro Musica at the Loretto Chapel.
,br>April 13, 2009 Fado Star Mariza at Lensic 7:30 p.m.

April 30, 2009 Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and the Assads at the Lensic 7:30 p.m.

May 3, 2009 Verdi's Requiem Santa Fe Symphnoy Lensic 4:00 p.m.

May 9, 2009 Live at the Met - La Cenerentola Lensic.

May 12, 2009 Footloose musical at the Lensic at 7:30 p.m.

Dance 2007

Sept 7, 2008 Moving People Dance Lensic 7:00 p.m.

Oct 3, 2008 Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel presented by Santa Fe Concert Association at the Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Nov 11 -12, 2008 pacific Northwest Ballet Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Dec 12 -14 The Nutcracker presented by the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet in the Lensic.

Feb 4, 2009 Giselle by Russian National Ballet Theatre at the Lensic at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 5, 2009 Cinderella by Russian National Ballet Theatre at the Lensic at 7:30 p.m.

March 31, 2009 Shen Wei Dance Arts at the Lensic at 7:30 p.m.

Indian Feasts and Dances – 2007

Call to get specifics about time and dances.

Nambe Pueblo 505-455-2036.
Picuris Pueblo 505-587-2519.
Pojoaque Pueblo 505-455-2278.
San Ildefonso Pueblo 505-455-2273.
San Juan Pueblo 505-852-2865.
Santa Clara Pueblo 505-753-7326.
Taos Pueblo 505-758-1028.
Tesuque Peublo 505-983-2667; 800-483-1040.
Santo Domingo Pueblo 505-465-2214.
Cochiti Pueblo 505-465-1138.

Photography Policies

Acoma – No photography.
Cochiti – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 465-2244.
Isleta – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 869-3111
Jemez – No photography.
Laguna – Photography allowed at Launa Pueblo and Church of San Jose de Laguna only.
Nambe – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 455-2036
Picuris – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (575) 587-2519
Pojoaque – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 455-3460
Sandia – No photographing dances, the plaza or the church. Permission required in other areas.
San Felipe – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 867-3381.
San Ildefonso – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information (505) 455-3549.
San Juan – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information (505) 852-4400
Santa Ana – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information (505) 867-3301.
Santa Clara – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information (505) 753-7326
Santo Domingo – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit information. (505) 465-2214.
Taos – No photography except at July pow-wow, with permission of dancers.
Tesuque – Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit. (505) 983-2667.
Zia - Phone pueblo for policy and/or permit. (505) 867-3304.

Dance Behavior

1. Behave respectfully at all times.
2. On feast day or dance day do not enter any building, graveyard or private home unless invited.
3. Most pueblos forbid photographing, sketching, painting or videotaping at dances or events. They enforce no photography bans.
4. Do not bring pets to the ceremonies.
5. Do not applaud after a dance, do not laugh, do not walk on the plaza, and do not talk to dancers before, during or after a dance.

June 29, 2008 Santa Ana Pueblo Corn Dance.
June 29, 2008 Acoma Pueblok St. Peter's and St. Paul's Feast Day.
Laguna Pueblo St. Peter's and St. Paul's Feast day with various dances.
July 4, 2008 Nambe Pueblo Various Dances and Crafts.
July 11 - 13, 2008 Annual Inter-tribal Pow-Wow at Taos Pueblo.
July 14, 2008 Cochiti Pueblo San Buenaventura Feast Day.
San Felipe Pueblo San Buenaventura Feast Day.
Santo Domingo Pueblo San Buenaventura Feast Day.
July 25, 2008 Taos Pueblo Santiago Feast Day and Corn Dance.
July 26, 2008 Laguna Pueblo Santa Ana Feast Day with Haravest and other dances.
Santa Ana Pueblo Santa Ana Feast Day with Corn Dance.
Taos Pueblo Santa Ana Feast Day and Corn Dance.
August 2, 2008 Jemez Pueblo Feast Day and Corn Dance.
August 4, 2008 Santo Domingo Pueblo Feast Day and Corn Dance.
August 6 - 13, 2008 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial at Red Rock State Park. parades, rodeo, arts and crafts, dances, food, golf tourney, autions and more.
August 9 - 10, 2008 Picuris Pueblo San Lorenzo Feast Day and Dances.
August 9 - 10, 2008 Picuris Pueblo San Lorenzo Feast Day and Dances.
Cochiti Pueblo San Lorenzo Feast Day.
Laguna Pueblo San Lorenzo FEast Day with Dances.
August 12, 2008 Santa Clara Pueblo Buffalo Dance.
August 15, 2008 Laguna Pueblo Harvest and other dances.
August 28, 2008 Isleta Pueblo Dances in the afternoon.
August 30, 2008 Totah Festival Crafts fair and pow-wow at the Farmington Civic Center.
September 2, 2008Acoma Pueblo San Estevan Feast Day and Harvest Dance.
September 1, 2, 2008 Santo Domingo Pueblo Annual Arts & Crafts Market.
September 4, 2008 Isleta Pueblo Harvest Dance.
September 8, 2008 Laguna Pueblo Feast day with Harvest and social dances.
September 19, 2008 Laguna Pueblo St. Joseph's Feast Day with Buffalo and Eagle Dances.
September 25, 2008 Laguna Pueblo St. Elizabeth;s Feast Day with Harvest Dance.
September 29-30, 2008 Taos Pueblo Feast of San Geronimo with dances, races pole climbing, arts and crafts.
October 4, 2008 Nambe Pueblo St. Francis of Assisi Feast and dances.
October 17, 2008 Laguna Pueblo St. Margaret Mary’s Feast Day with Harvest dance.
November 12, 2008 Tesuque Pueblo San diego Feast Day with Flag, Buffalo, Corn, Comance and Deer Deances.
November 24 – 30, 2008 Zuni Pueblo Christmas Light Parade.
December 6-7, 2008 Jemez Pueblo Walatowa Winter Arts and Crafts Fair.
December 11, 12, 2008 Pojoaque Pueblo Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Feast Day with Bow and arrow, Comanche and Buffalo Dances
December 24-25, 2008 Acoma Dances, luminaries and Christmas Festival.
Laguna Pueblo Deer, Harvest, Arrow and other Dances. The Harvest dance will continue for three more days.
December 24, 2008 Nambe Pueblo Buffalo, Deer and Antelope Dances.
San Felipe Pueblo Dances after midnight mass.
San Juan Pueblo Los Matachines and pine Torch Procession.
San Ildefonso Pueblo Christmas celebrations and various dances.
Santa Ana Pueblo Dances after midnight mass.
Santa Clara Pueblo Christmas celebrations and various dances.
Taos Pueblo Sundown Procession with bonfires.
Tesuque Dances after midnight mass.
Zia Pueblo Dances

Theater, movies, lectures and readings - 2007

July 18,19,20,25,26 and 27, 2008 The Little Mermaid at the James A. Little Theater at 7:00 p.m.

June 26 - 28, 2008 Under Construction: If you See Something Say Something by Mike Daisey at the Lensic 7:30 p.m.

Aug 21 -?, 2008 Annual Fiesta Melodrama at Santa Fe Playhouse.

Sept 19 -27, 2008 Theater Grottesco Stieren Hall at Santa Fe Opera.

Oct 16 - ?, 2008 The Theatre of Grand-Guignol an array of dark pieces at Santa Fe Playhouse.

Dec 11 - ?, 2008 Arsenic and Old Lace at the Santa Fe Playhouse.

Jan 22 - ?, 2009 Bench Warmers VIII at Santa Fe Playhouse.

Mar 12 - ?, 2009 Arms and the Man at the Santa Fe Playhouse.

May 14 -?, 2009 Greater Tuna at the Santa Fe Playhouse.

Santa Fe Opera Film Series at the CCA (Center for contemporary Art.

June 24, 2008 Farinelli follows the life of the famous opera singer of Handel's time. Castrated to preserve his ethereal voice, he has the power to seduce all who hear him. 7:30 p.m.

Sept 9 - Oct 10, 2008 Theater Grottesco presents 12th Night A reinvention of Shakespeare at Stieren Hall (Santa Fe Opera) at 8:00 p.m.

Sept 28, 2008 UNESCO Creative Cities Showcase and Afternoon Tea. 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. at the convention city. A visual presentation shows how cities earned their recognition for design, music, folk art and gastronomy. Teas from around the world will be available in the courtyard.

December 3 - 8, 2008 Ninth Annual Santa Fe Film Festival

Other Activities 2007

Santa Fe Children’s Museum
The Santa Fe Children's Museum is a place for families to learn and play together. The interactive exhibits, beauty of the outdoor garden, diversity of programs, and professional staff make for a special museum visit

July 4, 2008 Pancake Breakfast on the Plaza Pancakes served all morning with entertainment from the Band Stand.

July 5 - 6, 2008 Wine Festival at El Rancho de Golondrinas.

June 12 - 15, 2008 Grand Prix de Santa Fe Horse Show at Las Campanas Grand Prix Field.

June 21 - 21, 2008 Pedernal Studio Tour in coyote and Youngsville, N.m.

Sept 15, 2008 High Road ARt Tour.

Sept 20 - 21, 2008 Pojoaque River Art Tour

August 4, 2008 Santa Fe County Fair at County Fair and Rodeo Grounds.

August 2008 2nd Annual Antiques of America at El Museo de Cultural.

September 2008 14th Annual Pojoaque River Studio Tour.

September 2008 Annual High Road Studio Tour.

September 26 - 30, 2007 Santa Fe Wine and Chile Festival at various venues.

October 3 - 12, 2008 Albuquerque International Balloon Festival

October 11 - 12, 2008

June 18-21, 2008 Rodeo de Santa Fe at the Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds.

Aug 30 - Sept 7, 2008 Fiesta de Santa Fe A week long celebration with many events and activities.
Aug 30 - Sept 1, 2008 Fiesta Arts & Crafts Market on the Plaza>
Sept 3, 2008 Concierto de Mariachi 2-4 p.m. Lensic.
Sept 5, 2008 Pregon de La Fiest 6 a.m. Rosario Chapel.
Sept 5 - 7, 2008 Arts and Crafts, Food Booths 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Plaza.
Sept 4, 2008 Burning of Zozobra at Fort Marcy Park.
Sept 5, 2008 Opening Ceremonies Entrada and Plaza Performances.
Sept 6, 2008 Children and Pets Parade 9 a.m. Downtown
September 6, 2008 Queen's Audience 10:45 a.m. Plaza.
Sept 6, 2008 Gran Baile 6 p.m. Convention Center.
Sept 7, 2008 Solemn Procession from Palace of Governors to Cathedral Basilica followed by mass. 9:30 a.m.
Sep 7, 2008 Historical/Hysterical Parade Downtown Santa Fe at 1 p.m..
sept 7, 2008 Closing Ceremonies 5:30 p.m. Plaza.