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SHOPPING IN SANTA FE From the time of the ancient Anazasi, the Santa Fe area has been a trading center. The Santa Fe Trail is synonymous with the romance of the old west, and from the time of New Mexico statehood in 1912, Santa Fe has been a multicultural art center and shoppers’ paradise.
Santa Fe is a top US art center, with museums, shopping, Year-round outdoor activities, top flight restaurants, spas, and world famous cultural events. It’s not just your grandparents’ Santa Fe, it’s walkable, historic, charming, and exciting. A high desert destination of distinction and fun.
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THIS WEEK, SOME SANTA FEANS are making a pilgrimage to Chimayó, but all of us are making a pilgrimage back to spring. When you look at the number and variety of events listed in the calendar in this week’s issue of NOW, you’ll think we’re in the middle of Santa Fe’s high summer season. It’s only the first week of April, yet our art and music scenes have already fully come to life.
On April 3, the downtown art galleries are kicking off the First Friday Art Walk with a number of show openings, allowing you to see a high volume of art in a concentrated area. The shows are all of superior quality, so it’s definitely a great night for art.
Nightlife is also very much alive this week. After performing for years at Vanessie, Charles Tichenor has set up camp at the beautiful grand piano at El Agave in Burro Alley. Appearing every weekend from 6 to 9 pm, Charles, a singer and pianist, will entertain audiences with show tunes and jazz standards from the golden era of Ameri-can music. If you hang out in Albuquerque, you’ve probably heard of Le Chat Lunatique, a wonderful and fun jazz group with a tinge of bluegrass. I’ve seen the group perform several times, and they’re not to be missed. You can catch them on April 4 at Duel Brewing, one of the new venues that’s helped change the face of live music in Santa Fe.
This weekend is Easter weekend, a time of change and renewal. While Ski Santa Fe is closing for the season on April 5, a whole new season of art and music is beginning, welcoming us to spring and the warmer days to come. It’s alive.
Bruce AdamsPublisher
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From left: Luke Wilson, George R. R. Martin, Mayor Javier Gonzales, Jorge Garcia, and Taylor Lautner attend the after party for an advance screening of episode one of season five of Game of Thrones. For more images of goings-on around town, check out Seen Around on page 18.
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On the cover: Open Loose, comprising bassist Mark Helias (left), tenor saxo-phonist Tony Malaby, and drummer Tom Rainey, play at GiG Perfor-mance Space on April 4. See page 10. Photo by Mo Daoud.
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Santa Fean NOW
Volume 2, Number 8, Week of April 2, 2015. Published by Bella Media, LLC, at 215 W San Francisco St,
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Welcome to Santa Fe!As a creative, cultural hub, Santa Fe offers an abundance of the world’s best art, attractions, and entertainment opportuni-ties. Santa Fean NOW is an excellent source of information for all that’s happening around town. Whether you’re a local or a tourist visiting for the first time or the 100th, NOW ’s complete listings of everything from gallery openings to live music events will help you make the most of the city.
We look forward to seeing you around the City Different. Should you need any extra tips, please stop by our informa-tion centers at the Santa Fe Railyard or off the Plaza at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
Wishing you a wonderful time,
Javier M. GonzalesCity of Santa Fe, Mayor
Randy RandallTOURISM Santa Fe, Director
PUBLISHER bruce adams
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award-winning farm fare As you stroll around the Santa Fe Farmers
Market this weekend, be sure to stop by the Camino de Paz booth—not only to buy cheese and produce but to also say congratulations. The nonprofit was recently named New Mexico’s Best Farm by Edible magazine.
Camino de Paz, which doubles as a private Montessori middle school, is located in Santa Cruz, about 23 miles north of Santa Fe. The handful of seventh, eighth, and ninth graders who attend the school apply math, science, reading, and other subjects to their daily responsibilities on the farm. This time of year, those duties involve a lot of milking as goats resume production. Look for more dairy items—such as ricotta, kefir, chèvre, and yogurt—to be available at the farmers market and La Montañita Co-op during the next several weeks.—Whitney Spivey
CreativeMornings On April 8, the New
Mexico History Museum, in partnership with Albuquerque’s Creative Startups, will launch a monthly networking meeting designed for creative professionals such as artists, designers, and authors, among
others. CreativeMornings, which is part of an international lecture series, will kick off in Santa Fe and then alternate between the City Different and Albuquerque.
“We worked directly with [CreativeMornings’] New York headquarters to develop a partnership [between the Albuquer-que and Santa Fe chapters],” says organizer and New Mexico History Museum curator Meredith Davidson. “We look forward to the way this shared initiative will help bridge our two com-munities of creative professionals.”
The international breakfast lecture series occurs in 110 cit-ies around the world and features local speakers and themed discussions. This month, Robert Martin, executive and artistic director of The Lensic Performing Arts Center, will speak on the theme of humility. Santa Fe Baking Co. will provide coffee and pastries during the event, and local gypsy jazz band The Laser Cats will provide live music.
“We see this as a community-building exercise more than just a speakers series,” Davidson says. “The events will hopefully be inspirational springboards that help define what creative work will be done in the future. Later in the year we’ll have computer programmers, scientists, and even a historic preservationist all talking about how to harness creativity and how to solve prob-lems with creative and artistic approaches.”—Cristina Olds
CreativeMornings inaugural meeting, April 8, 9–10 am, free, New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln, creativemornings.com
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Zen retreat To mark the intersection of Easter, Passover, and
the first weeks of spring, the Upaya Zen Center has developed a three-day retreat called Giving Life to Life for anyone looking for renewal. “We try to make [the experience] accessible to anyone who would like to have a little bit of time to be quiet, to drop into silence,” says Upaya Vice Abbot Joshin Brian Byrnes, who will lead the retreat. “We’ll have meditation instructions for beginners and share poetry,” he adds. “It’s nothing too technical.” Attendees will consider deep questions related to time, life, death, rebirth, and the Zen concept of no birth, no death. The retreat will include time for sitting in silent meditation at Upaya’s Zen temple, which Byrnes describes as “a beautiful place for people to take a relaxing and rejuvenating out-breath.” Participants may also lodge at the center, which serves healthy, vegetarian meals.
On the second day, participants will take a road trip to Bandelier National Monument to visit the ancient Pueblo dwellings at Tsankawi, where they’ll hike to the mesa top to first consider the vast open spaces and then look down on Los Alamos National Laboratory. “It’s an interesting juxtaposition and a place to think about our ability to create—and how we should use our ability for creation for peace,” Byrnes says.
Throughout the month of April, Upaya is offering programs that explore the four foundations of mindfulness: the awareness of the body, breath, mind, and all things the mind perceives. These observances will include a three-week practice period for longer explorations of meditation. For those new to the practice, Byrnes suggests the center’s weekly Dharma talks—free sessions held Wednesdays at 5:30 pm that offer approachable introductions to Buddhist teachings.—Ashley M. Biggers
Giving Life to Life Retreat, April 3–5, $160 (members), $176 (nonmembers), plus dana (an offering) to the teacher, Upaya Zen Center, 1404 Cerro Gordo, upaya.org
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without barriersLa Juerga Flamenco Ensemble presents Sin Barreras, an evening of flamenco music and dance with original works by featured artists from around the world, including Manuel Gutierrez, José Cortés, José Valle, Alejandro Pais Iriart, Kayla Lyall, Carlos Menchaca, and Illeana Gomez (pictured).
Sin Barreras, April 3, $35, 7:30 pm, El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, 555 Camino de la Familia, elmuseocultural.org
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April 2 thursdayAn Evening with King and GandhiThe Performance Space at La Tienda7 CalienteSanta Fe documentary film producer Cynthia Lukas presents In Remembrance of Martin and shows clips from Gandhi’s Gift. $5, 7 pm, 505-466-1634, reelnewmexico.com.
Was the Last Supper a Passover Seder?St. John’s United Methodist Church1200 Old Pecos TrlRev. Greg Kennedy discusses the history of Easter and Passover. $10, 1–3 pm, 505-982-9274, renesan.org.
BurnsLa Fonda on the Plaza100 E San FranciscoLive music. Free, 7:30–11 pm,
505-995-2363, lafondasantafe.com.
Busy McCarroll and Kirk KadishHotel de Chimayó, Low ‘n Slow Lowrider Bar125 Washington“Lowrider pop.” Free, 8–11 pm, 505-988-4900, hotelchimayo.com.
Geeks Who DrinkSecond Street Brewery at Second Street1814 SecondGet a team together for trivia and local brews. Free, 8–10:30 pm, 505-982-3030, secondstreetbrewery.com.
Limelight KaraokeThe Palace Restaurant and Saloon142 W PalaceKaraoke with Michéle Leidig. Free, 10 pm–12 am, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com.
The OarsmanDuel Brewing1228 ParkwayFolk music. Free, 7–10 pm,
505-474-5301, duelbrewing.com.
Trio BijouZia Diner326 S GuadalupeJazz classics played with string instruments. Free, 6:30–8:30 pm, 505-988-7008, ziadiner.com.
Vicente Griego and Co.El Farol808 CanyonFlamenco singing. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Macbeth PreviewSanta Fe Playhouse142 E De VargasA preview performance of the Shakespeare play, directed by Patrick Briggs and starring Matt Sanford and Kelly Kiernan. $10, 7:30 pm, 505-988-4262, santafeplayhouse.org.
Santa Fe Pro Musica’s Baroque Holy WeekLoretto Chapel
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207 Old Santa Fe TrlSee profile on page 15. $20–$65, 7:30 pm, 505-988-4640 ext. 1000, ticketssantafe.com.
April 3 fridayFirst Friday Art WalkDowntown Santa FeGalleries and museums stay open late with show openings and receptions. Free, 5–7:30 pm, 505-982-1648, santafegalleryassociation.org.
More New Mexico FavoritesLas Cosas Cooking School181 Paseo de PeraltaA cooking class focused on local cuisine, including chile rellenos, pork posole, and sopaipillas. $85, 6–9 pm, 505-988-3394, lascosascooking.com.
Restaurant Walk IIISanta Fe School of Cooking 125 N GuadalupeEat your way around town with stops at the Old House Restaurant, Dinner for Two, the Anasazi Restaurant, and L’Olivier. $115, 2 pm, 505-983-4511, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
Southwest BrunchSanta Fe School of Cooking 125 N GuadalupeStart the day with chipotle spinach and goat cheese quiche, blue corn pecan pancakes, and more. $80, 10 am, 505-983-4511, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
An Evening of Dance and Music in ArtGallery 901901 CanyonA month-long exhibit featuring work by artist and tango dancer Willow Bader. Free, reception 5–8 pm, 505-780-8390, gallery901.org.
Contrast and ConnectionManitou Galleries Downtown123 W PalaceWorks by Alvin Gill-Tapia and Gail Gash Taylor. See preview on page 21. Free, reception 5–7:30 pm, 505-986-0440, manitougalleries.com.
FusionLewAllen Galleries1613 Paseo de PeraltaAn exhibition featuring works by Connie Connally and Sammy Peters. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-988-3250, lewallengalleries.com.
InceptWheelhouse Art418 MontezumaA group exhibition to welcome the spring season. Features established and emerging artists. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-919-9553, wheelhouseart.com.
Reflected BeautyLewAllen Galleries
1613 Paseo de PeraltaWorks by American realist painter Jeanette Pasin Sloan. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-988-3250, lewallengalleries.com.
Spring ShowChalk Farm Gallery729 CanyonNew works by Lavanya, Micah Offstedall, Yasuaki, and Kelley Wickie. Free, reception 6–8 pm, 505-983-7125, chalkfarmgallery.com.
Two Women & One Show: Plein Air Contemporary ColoristsEye on the Mountain Gallery614 Agua FriaNew canvases by Rachel Houseman and Paula Swain. Free, reception 5–9 pm, 928-308-0319, eyeonthemountaingallery.com.
Giving Life to Life: A Spring RetreatUpaya Zen Center1404 Cerro GordoSee profile on page 3. $160–$176, through April 5, 505-986-8518, upaya.org.
Buffalo NickelLa Fonda on the Plaza100 E San FranciscoCountry music. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-995-2363, lafondasantafe.com.
Charles Tichenor’s New CabaretEl Agave31 Burro AlleyCabaret-style entertainment from pianist and vocal-ist Charles Tichenor. Free, 6–9 pm, 505-992-0304, letseat.at/el-agave-mexican-restaurant.com.
Connie Long and FriendsDuel Brewing1228 Parkway Country/rock music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-474-5301, duelbrewing.com.
Dustin PrinzThe Mine Shaft Tavern2846 Hwy 14, MadridAcoustic guitar on the deck. Free, 5–7 pm, 505-473-0743, themineshafttavern.com.
Happy Hour The Palace Restaurant and Saloon142 W PalaceFood and drink specials plus live music. Free, 4:30–7:30 pm, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com.
Mito de Soto PerformancesSwiss Bakery & Bistro401 S GuadalupeFlamenco music. Free, 6–9 pm, 505-988-1111, swissbakerysantafe.com.
Ronald RoybalHotel Santa Fe1501 Paseo de PeraltaNative American flute and Spanish classical guitar. Free, 7–9 pm, 505-982-1200, ronaldroybal.com.
Sean Healen IIIEl Farol808 CanyonAmericana/rock music. $5, 9 pm–12 am, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
The Alchemy Party Skylight 139 W San Francisco
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With DJs Dynamite Sol and Juicebox Ray. $7, 9 pm–12 am, skylightsantafe.com.
The GunselsThe Mine Shaft Tavern2846 Hwy 14, MadridTwang and soul music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-473-0743, themineshafttavern.com.
The Three Faces of JazzEl Mesón213 WashingtonJazz piano trio with special guest. Free, 7:30–10:30 pm, 505-983-6756, elmeson–santafe.com.
Titleist Golf Demo DayMarty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe205 Caja del Rio Test the latest clubs from one of the best brands in the golf industry. Free, 12–4 pm, 505-955-4400, linksdesantafe.com.
#DyingToTextGaryThe Mine Shaft Tavern2846 Hwy 14, MadridThreshold Art Collective presents an original mul-timedia exploration of love, sex, and the internet. $10–$15, 8 pm, 917-975-4732, thresholdnm.com.
Andy Milne and Dapp TheoryGiG Performance Space1808 SecondMilne performs in a quintet that blends fun, groove, hip-hop, and jazz. $20, 7:30–9:30 pm, gigsantafe.com.
Macbeth Opening Night GalaSanta Fe Playhouse142 E De VargasA gala event for the opening of the Shakespeare play, directed by Patrick Briggs and starring Matt Sanford and Kelly Kiernan. $25, 6:30 pm reception, 7:30 pm performance, 505-988-4262, santafeplayhouse.org.
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139 W San FranciscoHeath Concerts presents this soulful folk group from New Orleans. $15, 7:30 pm, heathconcerts.org.
Santa Fe Pro Musica’s Baroque Holy WeekLoretto Chapel207 Old Santa Fe TrlSee profile on page 15. $20–$65, 7:30 pm, 505-988-4640, ticketssantafe.com.
Sin BarrerasEl Museo Cultural de Santa Fe555 Camino de la FamiliaA performance by La Juerga Flamenco Ensemble. $35, 7:30 pm, 956-763-6391, elmuseocultural.org.
April 4 saturdayEncaustic WorkshopSherry Ikeda’s Studio4 ZorritoPainting with Willow Bader. $350, 10 am–4 pm, 505-780-8390, gallery901.org.
Santa Fe Artists MarketRailyard Plaza, at the park ramada1611 Paseo de PeraltaPainting, pottery, jewelry, photography, and more by local artists. Free, 8 am–1 pm, 505-310-1555, santafeartistsmarket.com.
Brewery TourSanta Fe Brewing Company35 Fire PlSee where local brews such as Happy Camper IPA and Santa Fe Pale Ale are made. Free, 12 pm, 505-424-3333, santafebrewing.com.
Brilliant Brunch Ideas for Easter and Every DayLas Cosas Cooking School181 Paseo de PeraltaLearn to make Bloody Marys, red-chile-glazed bacon, and eggs poached in tomatillo salsa. $85, 10 am–1 pm, 505-988-3394, lascosascooking.com.
Contemporary Southwest IISanta Fe School of Cooking
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125 N GuadalupePrepare spicy tortilla soup, grilled adobo marinated flank steak, green chile mac ‘n’ cheese, and more. $82, 10 am, 505-983-4511, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
Freestyle Pilsner Release PartySanta Fe Brewing Company35 Fire PlCelebrate the release of SFBC’s summer beer a month early. Music by Mariachi Diferencia; food by the Street Food Insti-tute truck. Free, 12–6 pm, 505-424-3333, santafebrewing.com.
Knife Skills WorkshopLas Cosas Cooking School181 Paseo de PeraltaLearn about holding, chopping, sharpen-ing, and storing knives, and receive a 10 percent discount on knife purchases. $35, 3–5 pm, 505-988-3394, lascosascooking.com.
Pop-up Dinner: Spring Italian FeastSanta Fe Culinary Academy112 W San FranciscoA seated dinner utilizing fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. $45, 6:15–8:30 pm, 505-983-7445, santafeculinaryacademy.com.
Salsa ISanta Fe School of Cooking 125 N GuadalupeLearn how to prepare four kinds of salsa. $75, 2 pm, 505-983-4511, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
Santa Fe Farmers MarketSanta Fe Railyard1607 Paseo de PeraltaFresh produce and handmade goods from local vendors. Free, 8 am–1 pm, 505-983-4098, santafefarmersmarket.com.
Wine and BitesTerra at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado198 State Rd 592Enjoy paired wine and bites with an expert chef and sommelier. Reservations required. $30, 4–5 pm, 505-946-5800, fourseasons.com/santafe.
Fools for ArtArt.i.fact930 Baca, Ste CA juried group show of fun, funny, and whimsical artwork. Free, reception 4–7 pm, 505-982-5000.
28 Countries on a BudgetTravel Bug839 Paseo de PeraltaHow to travel alone, on a budget, around the world, and without a plan. Free,
5–6 pm, 505-992-0418, mapsofnewmexico.com.
JoyceGroup Santa FeSanta Fe Public Library145 WashingtonLovers of Irish writer James Joyce’s work meet every Saturday to discuss Ulysses and Finnegans Wake. Led by Adam Harvey, creator of the acclaimed one-man show Don’t Panic: It’s Only Finnegans Wake. Enthusiasts with all levels of knowledge are welcome. Free, 10 am–12:30 pm, joycegeek.com.
Santa Fe FamiliesCenter for Contemporary Arts1050 Old Pecos TrlDr. Wendy Johnson and Kira Jones host a public discussion about issues that affect families. $5, 2–4 pm, 505-982-1338, ccasantafe.org.
Sees the Day Sound HealingBody of Santa Fe333 CordovaA full-moon sound bath/meditation. $10, 7:30–8:30 pm, 505-986-0362, bodyofsantafe.com.
Buffalo NickelLa Fonda on the Plaza100 E San FranciscoCountry music. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-995-2363, lafondasantafe.com.
Charles Tichenor’s New CabaretEl Agave31 Burro AlleyCabaret-style entertainment from pianist and vocalist Charles Tichenor. Free, 6–9 pm, 505-992-0304, letseat.at/el-agave-mexican-restaurant .com.
Controlled BurnEl Farol808 CanyonRock music. $5, 9 pm–12 am, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Flamenco Dinner ShowEl Farol808 CanyonFlamenco dancers and musicians perform during dinner. $25, 6:30–9 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Jesus BasAnasazi Restaurant113 WashingtonLive guitar music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-988-3030, rosewoodhotels.com.
Le Chat LunatiqueDuel Brewing1228 ParkwayJazz/gypsy swing music. Free, 7–10 pm,
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Nate HinojosaThe Mine Shaft Tavern2846 Hwy 14, MadridFlamenco and guitar music on the deck. Free, 2–6 pm, 505-473-0743, themineshafttavern.com.
Open Loose GiG Performance Space1808 Second StThe group, which comprises bassist Mark Helias, tenor saxophonist Tony Malaby, and drummer Tom Rainey, performs improvised as well as composed works. $20, 7:30–9:30 pm, gigsantafe.com.
OrgoneSkylight139 W San FranciscoHeath Concerts presents a performance by the Latin funk sensation. $12, 7:30 pm, heathconcerts.org.
Ronald RoybalHotel Santa Fe1501 Paseo de PeraltaNative American flute and Spanish classical guitar. Free, 7–9 pm, 505-982-1200, ronaldroybal.com.
Trash DiscoBlue Rooster101 W MarcyWith resident DJ Oona. $5, 9 pm, 505-206-2318, blueroosterbar.com.
Get Golf ReadyMarty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe205 Caja del Rio Alo Brodsky and other professionals teach various golf skills. $15, 11 am–2 pm, 505-955-4400,linksdesantafe.com.
Rose Pruning Railyard Park Community RoomCallejon StLinda Churchill of Santa Fe Botanical Gardens teaches the anatomy, care, and goals for pruning roses. Free, 10 am–12 pm, 505-316-3596, railyardpark.org.
Slush Cup 2015Ski Santa Fe1477 State Highway 475Ski Santa Fe and local art collective Meow Wolf to present an afternoon of pond skimming and music during the mountain’s final weekend of the season. 12–3 pm, $36–$55, 505-982-4429, skisantafe.com.
#DyingToTextGaryThe Mine Shaft Tavern2846 Hwy 14, MadridThreshold Art Collective presents an original multimedia exploration of love, sex, and the inter-net. $10–$15, 8 pm, 917-975-4732, thresholdnm.com.
Macbeth Santa Fe Playhouse142 E De VargasA performance of the Shakespeare play, directed by Patrick Briggs and starring Matt Sanford and Kelly Kiernan. $15–$20, 7:30 pm, 505-988-4262, santafeplayhouse.org.
Santa Fe Pro Mu-sica’s Baroque Holy WeekLoretto Chapel207 Old Santa Fe TrlSee profile on page 15. $20–$65, 6 pm, 505-988-4640, ext. 1000, ticketssantafe.org.
April 5 sundayArtisan MarketFarmers Market Pavilion1607 Paseo de PeraltaArtists, craftspeople,
psychics, healers, live music, and food. Free, Sundays, 10 am–4 pm, 505-983-4098, santafefarmersmarket.com.
Encaustic WorkshopSherry Ikeda’s Studio4 ZorritoPainting with Willow Bader. $350, 10 am–4 pm, 505-780-8390, gallery901.org.
Easter Sunday Champagne BrunchInn and Spa at Loretto211 Old Santa Fe TrlCelebrate the holiday over a meal prepared by Executive Chef Marc Quiñones. $19–$51, 10 am–2 pm, 505-984-7915, innatloretto.com.
Nia Workshop: Dance Into BeingBody of Santa Fe333 CordovaA workshop with Nia black-belt instructor Saffire Bouchelion. $25–$30, 2–4:45 pm, 505-986-0362, bodyofsantafe.com.
Dandelion Liberation FrontThe Mine Shaft Tavern2846 Hwy 14, MadridLive music. Free, 3–7 pm, 505-473-0743, themineshafttavern.com.
Nacha MendezLa Casa Sena125 E PalaceLatin world music. Free, 12–2 pm, 505-988-9232, lacasasena.net.
Nacha Mendez & Co. El Farol808 CanyonLive music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Zooga MalagaLa Fonda on the Plaza100 E San FranciscoBrazilian guitar music. Free, 6–8 pm, 505-995-2363, lafondasantafe.com.
Easter Egg HuntSanta Fe Botanical Garden715 Camino LejoCelebrate Easter and spring with an egg hunt and other activities. $5–$7 (kids 6 and younger free), 9 am–5 pm, 505-471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.
MacbethSanta Fe Playhouse142 E De VargasA performance of the Shakespeare play, directed by Patrick Briggs and starring Matt Sanford and Kelly Kiernan. $15–$20, 2 pm, 505-988-4262, santafeplayhouse.org.
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April 6 mondayMovie with MaguaLas Campanas Clubhouse132 Clubhouse Silver Bullet Productions screens The Last of the Mohicans with a presentation by one of its stars, Wes Studi. Free, 5:30 pm reception, 6:30 pm screen-ing, 505-820-0552, silverbulletproductions.com.
Bill HearneLa Fonda on the Plaza100 E San FranciscoClassic country and Americana. Free, 7:30–11 pm, 505-995-2363, lafondasantafe.com.
RuPaul’s Drag RaceBlue Rooster101 W MarcyA weekly screening of the reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race. Dress in drag and win prizes. Free, 7–9 pm, 505-206-2318, blueroosterbar.com.
Santa Fe SwingOld Fellows Lodge1125 CerrillosA dance lesson followed by a group dance. $8 lesson and dance, $3 dance only, 7 pm lesson, 8 pm dance, santafeswing.com.
Stanlie Kee and Step In Present Living Room BluesEl Farol808 CanyonBlues music. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on TourThe Lensic Performing Arts Center211 W San FranciscoSee profile on page 14. $27–$100, 7:30 pm, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.org.
April 7 tuesdayTerrific Tagines and CouscousLas Cosas Cooking School181 Paseo de PeraltaA Moroccan cooking class using a tagine cooking pot. $85, 6–9 pm, 505-988-3394, lascosascooking.com.
Traditional New MexicanSanta Fe School of Cooking 125 N GuadalupeLearn local cooking techniques, including how to make corn tortillas, cheese enchiladas, and posole. $80, 10 am, 505-983-4511, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
Argentine Tango MilongaEl Mesón213 WashingtonTango dancing. $5, 7:30–11 pm, 505-983-6756, elmeson-santafe.com.
Bill HearneLa Fonda on the Plaza100 E San FranciscoClassic country and Americana. Free, 7:30–11 pm, 505-995-2363, lafondasantafe.com.
Canyon Road Blues JamEl Farol 808 CanyonLive blues. Free, 8:30 pm–12 am, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Santa Fe International Folk Dancing LessonOdd Fellows Lodge1125 CerrillosLine dances from the Balkans, eastern Europe, Greece, and the Middle East. All levels welcome. $5 donation, 7–10 pm, 505-501-5081, sites.google.com/site/santafefolkdance/sfifd_home.
Timbo JamThe Mine Shaft Tavern2846 Hwy 14, MadridJam session. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-473-0743, themineshafttavern.com.
An Evening with X The Lensic Performing Arts Center211 W San FranciscoHeath Concerts presents an acoustic performance by the band X. $34–$54, 7:30 pm, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.org.
Track NightSanta Fe High School2100 YuccaRunners of all speeds are welcome to attend an organized track workout. Free, 5:50 pm (slow runners), 6 pm (fast runners), santafestriders.org.
April 8 wednesdayA Simply Italian DinnerSanta Fe Culinary Academy112 W San FranciscoSFCA Co-founder and Executive Chef Rocky Durham shares techniques for making lamb osso bucco, robiola cheesecake, and more. $50, 5:30–7:30 pm, 505-983-7445, santafeculinaryacademy.com.
CreativeMorningsNew Mexico History Museum113 LincolnSee profile on page 3. Free, 9–10 am, creativemornings.com.
Dharma TalkUpaya Zen Center1404 Cerro GordoA talk presented by Joshin Brian Byrnes, Upaya’s Vice Abbot and Zen Priest. Free, 5:30–6:30 pm, 505-986-8518, upaya.org.
Ta-Nehisi Coates with Michele Norris:In Pursuit of Cultural Freedom The Lensic Performing Arts Center211 W San FranciscoThe Lannan Foundation presents a talk with
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Ta-Nehisi Coates, writer, journalist, educator, and senior editor for The Atlantic. $2–$5, 7 pm, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.org.
Cathy FaberLa Fonda on the Plaza100 E San FranciscoCountry music. Free, 7:30–11 pm, 505-995-2363, lafondasantafe.com.
Wednesday Night KaraokeJunction530 S GuadalupeHosted by Michéle Leidig. Free, 10 pm–1 am, 505-988-7222, junctionsantafe.com.
OngoingPrescott Studio, Gallery & Sculpture Garden1127 Siler Park Monumental kinetic, steel animal sculptures powder-coated in color or a natural rust patina. Mondays and Saturdays by appointment. 505-424-8449, prescottstudio.com.
Sunshine Cobb, Tom Jaszczak, and Doug PeltzmanSanta Fe Clay545 Camino de la FamiliaWorks by three artists who share a talent for mak-ing hand-built and wheel-thrown functional pots. Free, through April 11, 505-984-1122, santafeclay.com.
Post-Op: The Responsive Eye Fifty Years AfterDavid Richard Gallery544 S GuadalupeA group exhibition examining mid-1960s artwork by a select group of artists whose work was pre-sented at the seminal exhibition 4, which ushered in the Op art movement in February 1965 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Free, through April 12, 505-983-9555, davidrichardgallery.com.
Ryan Singer and Liz WallaceJean Cocteau Cinema418 MontezumaPaintings by Ryan Singer and jewelry by Liz Wallace. Free, through April 14, 505-466-5528, jeancocteaucinema.com.
Art in 3-DBack Pew Gallery, First Presbyterian Church208 Grant
Group exhibition. Free, through April 17, 505-982-8544, fpcsantafe.org.
Norman Mauskopf, Tony O’Brien, and David ScheinbaumVerve Gallery of Photography219 E MarcyGroup show featuring works by three acclaimed photographers. Free, through April 18, 505-982-5009, vervegallery.com.
Carry MeLannan Foundation Gallery309 ReadPhotography by Thomas Joshua Cooper. Free, through April 19, 505-954-5149, lannan.org.
Je Suis ArtoonistCenter for Contemporary Arts1050 Old Pecos TrlIssa Nyaphaga presents political cartoons with an emphasis on free speech and artisticexpression. Free, through April 19, 505-982-1338, ccasantafe.org.
The Mystery of Vivian MaierMonroe Gallery of Photography112 Don GasparBlack-and-white photographs by Vivian Maier, whose work wasn’t discovered until after
her death. Free, through April 19, 505-992-0800, monroegallery.com.
Giving Voice to Image 3Vivo Contemporary725 CanyonGallery artists collaborate with local poets. Free, through April 21, 505-982-1320, vivocontemporary.com.
Ground WorkMolecule1226 FlagmanWorks by Matthew Chase-Daniel, Cheri Ibes, and Mai Wakisaka. Free, through April 25, 505-989-9806, moleculedesign.net.
Inventory of LightPeters Projects1011 Paseo de PeraltaWorks created by artists known for the integration of science in their art practices. Free, through April 25, 505-954-5800, petersprojects.com.
Santa Fe Works RetrospectiveChiaroscuro Contemporary Art702 ½ CanyonWork by painter, collage artist, and printmaker Bebe Krimmer (1930–2014). Free, through April 25, 505-998-0711, chiaroscurosantafe.com.
GratitudeCharlotte Jackson Fine Art554 S GuadalupeA solo exhibition of new work by Elliot Norquist. Free, through April 27, 505-989-8688, charlottejackson.com.
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Oh! A Seussian TributePop Gallery125 Lincoln, Ste 111Group exhibition in celebration of Ted Geisel’s 111th birthday. Free, through April 30, 505-820-0788, popsantafe.com.
Porcelain SnowdropsHeidi Loewen Porcelain Gallery315 Johnson New vessels by Heidi Loewen. Free, through May 1, 505-988-2225, heidiloewen.com.
Playing HouseCenter for Contemporary Arts1050 Old Pecos TrlWork by collaborative husband-and-wife artist team Stephan Hillerbrand and Mary Magsamen. Free, through May 24, 505-982-1338, ccasantafe.org.
Happiness Is a Warm ProjectorCenter for Contemporary Arts1050 Old Pecos TrlA site-specific exhibition and a series of experimental events by Basement Films. Free, through May 31, 505-982-1338, ccasantafe.org.
ScubaJames Kelly Contemporary1611 Paseo de PeraltaDry-erase monotype drawings made by the duo of Sandra Wang and Crockett Bodelson. Free, through June 20, 505-989-1601, jameskelly.com.
Out of the OrdinaryPablita Velarde Museum
of Indian Women in the Arts213 CathedralWorks demonstrating the evolution of the ground-breaking career of Native American artist Pablita Velarde. $10 ($5 seniors, students, military person-nel, and New Mexico residents), through April 15, 505-988-8900, pvmiwa.org.
Focus on PhotographyNew Mexico Museum of Art107 W PalaceA year-long cycle of photography exhibitions. $6–$9, through April 19, 505-476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.
Will WilsonWheelwright Museum of the American Indian704 Camino LejoWorks by the Navajo (Diné) photographer. Free, through April 19, 505-982-4636, wheelwright.org.
Morphing Nature—Sculpture from Plant MaterialsSanta Fe Botanical Garden at Museum Hill715 Camino LejoStudents from the Institute of American Indian Arts and the Santa Fe University of Art and Design create site-specific sculptures. Free, through April 26, 505-471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Secrets of the Symbols: The Hidden Language in Spanish Colonial ArtMuseum of Spanish Colonial Art750 Camino LejoSigns and symbols that were part of everyday language in the colonial period but whose meaning is often lost in contemporary times. $5, through May, 505-982-2226, spanishcolonial.org.
Footprints: The Inspiration and Influence of Allan HouserMuseum of Indian Arts & Culture710 Camino LejoCelebrating the 100th birth year of Chiricahua Apache sculptor and painter Allan Houser. $6–$9, through June 1, 505-467-1200, indianartsandculture.org.
Account Past Due, Ledger Art and BeyondMuseum of Contemporary Native Arts108 CathedralPaintings and drawings by Chris Pappan. $10, through July 31, 505-983-1666, iaia.edu/museum.
Dark LightMuseum of Contemporary Native Arts108 CathedralCeramics by Navajo (Diné) artist Christine Nofchissey McHorse. $10, through July 31, 505-983-1666, iaia.edu.
Mechanistic RenderingsMuseum of Contemporary Native Arts108 CathedralRecent paintings, drawings, and a selection of new works by Star Wallowing Bull. $10, through July 31, 505-983-1666, iaia.edu/museum.
War Department: Selections from MoCNA’s
Permanent CollectionMuseum of Contemporary Native Arts, 108 CathedralWar-related works. $10, through July 31, 505-983-1666, iaia.edu/museum.
Courage and Compassion: Native Women Sculpting WomenMuseum of Indian Arts & Culture710 Camino LejoFigures of women sculpted by seven female Native American artists. $6–$9, through October 19, 505-467-1200, indianartsandculture.org.
Indian Country: The Art of David BradleyMuseum of Indian Arts and Culture710 Camino LejoPaintings, mixed-media works, and bronze sculptures by David Bradley. $6–$9, through January 16, 2016, 505-476-1269, indianartsandculture.org.
Between Two Worlds: Folk Artists Reflect on the Immigrant ExperienceMuseum of International Folk Art706 Camino LejoTextiles, carvings, paintings, and works on paper. $6–$9, through January 17, 2016, 505-476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.
Turquoise, Water, Sky: The Stone and Its MeaningMuseum of Indian Arts & Culture710 Camino LejoAn extensive collection of Southwestern turquoise jewelry. $6–$9, through May 2016, 505-467-1200, indianartsandculture.org.
Multiple Visions: A Common BondMuseum of International Folk Art706 Camino LejoAlexander Girard (1907–1993) was a leading archi-tect and textile designer. His collection comprises more than 100,000 objects from more than 100 countries and six continents. $6–$9, ongoing, 505-476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.
City ToursWalking tours of Santa Fe with various companies, including Historic Walks of Santa Fe (historicwalksofsantafe.com), Get Acquainted Walking Tour (505-983-7774), A Well-Born Guide (swguides.com), and New Mexico Museum of Art (nmartmuseum.org).
For more events happening around town, visit the Santa
Fean’s online calendar at SantaFean.com.
Through April 19: Will Wilson at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
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Santa Fe Honey Salonhigh-quality products locals are buzzing about
THE JURY’S OUT ON whether consuming local honey can ease allergy symptoms, but that doesn’t stop Santa Feans from flocking to the Santa Fe Honey Salon, hoping to cure runny noses and relieve sinus pressure. This time of year, owner Gadiel Ramirez recommends using Mountain Wildflower honey, a thick variety that comes from high-desert elevations where juniper thrives. “Sit down . . . and go at it with a big old spoon,” he says. Or, you can indulge in “your favorite dish,” he adds. “As long as you put honey on top, it will be even better.”
At any given time, Ramirez has about 20 types of honey for sale, all of which can—and should—be sampled by curious customers. “It’s a multisensory experience; each variety has a personality,” Ramirez says, explaining how the taste, smell, and texture of each product is different. “Most of my new customers, they don’t know where to start,” he notes. “They’re overwhelmed. It’s like going to a restaurant and looking at the wine list.”
Ramirez begins by explaining that his honey
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is not that stuff that comes in bear-shaped bottles at the supermarket. “Grocery store honey is heated to go through pumps and valves; its consistency changes,” he says. “For me, honey is the sweet product that happy bees produce. To be a top-notch honey, it has to be extracted centrifugally and packed gravity fed.” Ramirez’s raw, unfiltered, extra-virgin honey is either local (from New Mexico) or regional (from a network of people he trades with around the western United States). It comes in glass jars that range in price from $15 to $36.
Although honey is the backbone of his business, Ramirez also sells fresh, multi-colored bee pollen, handcrafted soaps, candles, wall décor, and honey beverages. “We only carry awesome products,” Ramirez laughs, explaining how he and his wife, with whom he opened the shop in September 2014, can make 150 bars of soap in 10 hours. And their goal for 2015? “To produce more products ourselves—only products you cannot find in
“There is much more to the honey than what we see here,” says Santa Fe Honey Salon owner Gadiel Ramirez.
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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on Tour
longtime friends perform Schumann, Brahms, and Mahler
PIANIST WU HAN was never a fan of making live recordings—until last month. That’s when the co-artistic director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center recorded works by Schumann, Brahms, and Mahler in New York City’s Alice Tully Hall with cellist David Finckel (her co-artistic director), violinist Daniel Hope, and violist Paul Neubauer. “It’s a really intense experience to record when the audience is there and you know The New York Times critic is there,” Han says. “The reason I agreed to do it was because I knew David and I were playing with two of the greatest players in the world, Daniel and Paul.”
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The quartet is taking its program of Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Brahms’s Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, and Mahler’s Piano Quartet in A minor on the road for a nine-concert tour, which stops at The Lensic on April 6. Although the live recording isn’t yet available for public release, advance copies will be available at the concert. “We had two performances in New York, so what we did was select the movements we liked best from each performance and put them together on the CD,” Han says. “I’m happy with the result.” Han and Finckel, who have been married for 30 years and were named Musical America’s Musicians of the Year in 2012, wanted to record the Schumann and Brahms quartets because, Han says, “they’re different from each other, but both are romantic, juicy music.” Hope suggested the Mahler, a one-movement work the composer wrote when he was a teenager, and his only surviving chamber music piece without voice. “Not that many people know the Mahler, and it deserves more attention,” Han says. “We’re playing three great romantic quartets.”
Performance Santa Fe presents Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on Tour, April 6, 7:30 pm, $27–$100, The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco, performancesantafe.org
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“In Santa Fe, you’ve heard a million times how businesses go down. We are the opposite of that story.” Santa Fe Honey Salon and Farm Shop, 554 Juanita, 505-780-8797, santafehoney.com
From left: Daniel Hope, Paul Neubauer, Wu Han, and David Finckel
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Baroque Holy Week
celebrate the holiday season with Santa Fe Pro Musica
MOST PEOPLE HAVEN’T heard traditional baroque music performed on the instruments for which the music was intended, says Carol Redman, associate director of Santa Fe Pro Musica. That’s why the organization’s baroque ensemble is using re-creations of 16th- and 17th-century flutes, violins, cellos, and other instruments to lend authentic tones to its popular Holy Week performances.
“Although the program isn’t religious, it’s introspective,” Redman notes, adding that the distinct, otherworldly sounds of baroque music were created for highly ornate sacred spaces just like the Loretto Chapel, where Pro Musica’s three Holy Week concerts are taking place.
The program opens with the sparkling Concerto in G major by Italian composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710–1736), which features flute and two violins, with cello and keyboard. Dance music follows with Pavan and Chacony in G minor by the great English composer Henry Purcell (1659–1695).
Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater makes up the second half of the program and is the concert’s main course. Singing talents Kathryn Mueller (soprano) and Deborah Domanski (mezzo-soprano) join the ensemble to perform the work’s lyrical,
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Latin verses, which were written in the 13th century to describe the sorrows of the Virgin Mary. “The setting is dramatic, almost operatic,” says Redman of the range of emotions covered in the 12 sections of the work (none of which are longer than five minutes). “It’s about a mother losing a son, one of the most devastating things that can happen to any parent. Each piece [in the program] is a
treasure, but a different kind of treasure.”
Santa Fe Pro Musica presents Baroque Holy Week, April 2–3, 7:30 pm, April 4, 6 pm, $20–$65, Loretto Chapel, 207 Old Santa Fe Trl, santafepromusica.com TR
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Above: Santa Fe Pro Musica’s Baroque Holy Week perfor-mances take place in the intimate Loretto Chapel.
Mezzo-soprano Deborah Domanski (far left) and soprano Kathryn Mueller (left) will perform with Pro Musica’s baroque ensemble.
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Santacafé When it came to “swine dining,” bartender Lee Markel used his 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry to create a sophisticated beverage for Santacafé’s February celebration of all things piggy. “Chef [Fernando Ruiz] and I came up with the bacon margarita to serve with [the restaurant’s] Porkfest meal,” Markel explains. “Every course had something to do with our favorite friend, the pig—even dessert.” A blend of tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice, and a chipotle adobo syrup made with fresh lemon and lime, this sweet and spicy margarita is served in a rocks glass with a bacon- and salt-dusted rim. Sounds like hog heaven!—Cristina OldsSantacafé, 231 Washington, santacafe.com
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Mu Du Noodles “Believe it or not, there are six separate sauces in the recipe for this dish,” says Mu Jing Lau, Mu Du Noodles’ chef and owner. Lau, who’s from China and grew up in New Jersey, describes the Xi’an Spicy Lamb entrée pictured here as distinctly different from the Canton-style, southern Chinese food that’s common throughout the United States. “In the northern part of China they have a whole different way of looking at food,” she says. “They use a lot of lamb instead of pork, and they use wheat instead of rice.” This dish’s hearty organic meat is complemented by dense noodles (a.k.a. hand-pulled or smashed noodles) that are flattened by pounding and stretching the dough. “This dish is so complicated,” Lau notes, “that I only offer it as a special.”—Cristina OldsMu Du Noodles, 1494 Cerrillos, mudunoodles.com
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Around Every week, Santa Fean NOW hits the street to take in the latest concerts, art shows, film premieres, and more. Here’s just a sampling of who and what we got to see. photographs by Stephen Lang
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Opening Night
As one of the largest art markets in the country, Santa Fe is always hosting openings at galleries and museums around town. Santa Fean NOW was recently out and about at a number of opening-night receptions, and here’s just a sampling of the fun people we hung out with.
artopenings | reviews | artists
Gail Gash Taylor, Red Bucket, oil on panel, 48 x 36"
Santa Fe native Alvin Gill-Tapia and longtime Santa Fe resident Gail Gash Taylor both claim deep connections to Northern New Mexico, but they have distinct approaches to how they depict the Southwest. Gill-Tapia, in his Architectural series, paints semiabstract works that feature angular, towering adobe buildings strikingly contrasted against a deep blue sky. Gash Taylor creates highly detailed, realistic representations of familiar local animals such as horses, cattle, and jackrabbits.—Cristina Olds
Alvin Gill-Tapia and Gail Gash Taylor: Contrast and Connection Manitou Galleries, 123 W Palace manitougalleries.comApril 3–17Reception April 3, 5–7:30 pm
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“Maybe some would say I’m a workaholic,” he muses, “but I don’t see it that way. I just think I’m focused.”
Victory credits much of his success to the “cer-tain dedication” he brings to his work. He’s had the opportunity to observe and advise younger artists, many of whom, after an initial measure of success, often ease up on their work, enjoy late night parties, and see their careers suffer as a result. Not so with Victory, who, according to his artist’s bio, has “refined his unique style of paint-ing on his own through many years of habitude.”
Victory spent a large portion of his life on a 1,000-acre cattle ranch in Idabel, Oklahoma, his childhood home, to which he returned after living in Hawaii, Dallas, New York City, and (in previous years) Santa Fe. He’s been back in the City Different since 2009 and is very pleased with his current setup. “This studio is great for me. Open, airy, great lighting,” he says.
The artist notes that he has no aspirations to move again. Knowing that he can easily set up a studio anywhere in the world, he’s contemplated living in France and Italy, but he’s concluded that there’s nowhere he’d rather be than where he currently finds himself on Canyon Road in Santa Fe.
WHEN YOU VISIT McLarry Modern on Canyon Road, don’t be surprised if you see one of the most in-demand contemporary Native American artists creating right before your eyes. And don’t be surprised if he stops to chat with you, too. Multi-tasker extraordinaire Poteet Victory, who’s of Cherokee and Choctaw heritage, promises that you aren’t going to disturb him. “I can paint, talk on the phone, and do 10,000 other things at once,” he says.
“For the first 20 years of my career I didn’t get to meet my clients,” Victory notes, adding that most artists “work in a vacuum,” isolated from other people. In his current studio, located in the gal-lery he co-owns, Victory interacts daily with collectors of his work—
and loves it. “When we first moved into this [space], I knew I was going to paint right in this room.”
Victory’s day starts at 9 am (maybe a little later on days when he goes to the gym). He paints his abstract works until 1:30 pm and then breaks for lunch and siesta before putting in a few more hours in the afternoon. Bar-ring something unusual, this is his life. Every day.
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Jennie Cooley“My grandmother was a doll maker, and doll making was my first artistic medium,” says Jennie Cooley, who also works as a printmaker, painter, jeweler, and writer. Her signature line of prints is sold downtown at Doodlet’s and the New Mexico History Museum gift shop, and her necklaces are available at Maya. Cooley is currently publishing a book of mother-themed stories that she co-authored with a friend.—Cristina Oldsjenniecooley.com
People who know Cooley uses unusual items in her art sometimes leave
such things on her doorstep. Cooley develops a narrative for each piece
she makes based on the history of its materials.
To make beads, Cooley drills holes in found and recycled objects, such as antique moveable doll eyes, which she then strings together to make necklaces.
The butterflies around the wire-frame doll seen in the photo to the left are made from vintage postcards, matchbook covers, and pages of a Braille Bible.
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MasqueradeLacuna Galleries
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April 3–30Reception April 3, 5–7:30 pm
We all wear masks, according to Sheryle Moon, owner and director
of Lacuna Galleries. The masks are the edited and decorated versions of ourselves that we use as lenses
for seeing and processing the world. Lacuna’s latest group show, which features the work of more than 50
artists, including Stephen Early and Clarissa James, examines the literal
and figurative uses of masks. —Emily Van Cleve
Chris Dellorco, Hope, oil on canvas, 30 x 24"
Sammy Peters and Connie Connally: Fusion LewAllen Galleries1613 Paseo de Peralta lewallengalleries.comApril 3–May 10 Reception April 3, 5–7 pm
Expressive brushwork and muted hues are among the elements that characterize Sammy Peters’s large-scale works. Abstract expression-ist painter Connie Connally, who draws inspiration from California’s natural land-scape, creates multilayered plein air works that she refines in her studio.
Connie Connally, Pink, oil on canvas, 50 x 52"
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Connie Connally, Pink, oil on canvas, 50 x 52"
intimate interiorsThe word charming only begins to describe this property, tucked away at the end of an Eastside lane. The garden explodes with color from clusters of columbine; enormous poppies; and irises, roses, and penstemon. The current owners completely remodeled the 2,902-square-foot home, adding many skylights, air conditioning, and radiant heat, while maintaining its traditional Santa Fe style. The kitchen features colorful handcrafted cabinetry, and beautiful tile work and ironwork are found throughout the home. The master bedroom and one of the guest wings have French doors that lead to a courtyard with a bubbling fountain. All of the home’s furnishings were chosen specifically for the space and are available for purchase by the new owner.
List price: $1.567 million; Contact: Chris Webster, Sotheby’s International Realty, 505-780-9500, sothebyshomes.com
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STAINED-GLASS artist Spin Dunbar has been making one-of-a-kind creations for more than 40 years, fulfilling commissions for everything from skylights adorned with jungle scenes to bay windows depicting the New Mexico landscape. Dunbar’s clients span the country and include private individuals as
well as public organizations. In 2004 he restored all nine windows at the Nuestra Señora de los Remedios church in Galisteo, and in 2012 he built eight new windows for Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. Perhaps his most high-profile project was creating a set of stained-glass windows for the library tower in Santa Fe–based author George R. R. Martin’s home office. The windows, which were mentioned in an article by Laura Miller in a 2011 issue of The New Yorker, depict the sigils of five houses from the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, which appear in Martin’s best-selling fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. They “looked surprisingly authentic,” Miller wrote, “and I found them beautiful.”
Dunbar works closely with his clients to create either unique or traditional images for his windows. That flexibility and personal attention goes hand-in-hand
Spin Dunbarthe Nambé-based sta ined-glass a r t i st make s stunning works for c l ients near, fa r, and famous
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with his reputation for creating solid structures that can last decades, never exhibiting the distortion or sagging seen in other forms of glass art. His windows filter the famous New Mexico light through beautiful imagery—whether it’s of nature, religious iconography, or a beloved family pet—and he also receives requests to create panels of what are believed to be healing colors.
To Dunbar, it’s the beauty of glass and the ever-changing light that attracts him to this kind of work, just as it attracts his clients. “I like the kinetic qualities of glass,” he says. “[Glass] reacts with the sun and the amount of sun coming through at any one time, so it’s a constantly changing art form.”
Above: A window Dunbar made for The Chapel at Fort Burgwin on the Taos campus of Southern Methodist University. Left: A window featuring the sigil of House Lannister, which Dunbar made for A Song of Ice and Fire author George R. R. Martin.
Above: Spin Dunbar in his studio in Nambé, just north of Santa Fe.
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C.G. Higgins Confections130 Lincoln Ave, Suite B, 505-983-8654, cghiggins.comChuck Higgins is busy making his signature Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for Easter weekend. Dipped in dark, milk, or white chocolate, these large, beautiful strawberries are $3.75 each. Available at either of his two locations, the strawberries and a box of handmade truffles are an Easter tradition. Add single-source Nicaraguan espresso and hand-crafted sipping chocolate for an excellent experience. Just ½ block north of the Plaza.
taste of the townNORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S FINEST DINING EXPERIENCES
Del CharroInn of the Governors, 101 W Alameda St 505-954-0320, delcharro.comServing up one of Santa Fe’s best grass-fed burgers and our world-famous beehive margarita. Mingle with locals and tourists alike at Santa Fe’s Downtown Watering Hole—Good Food and Good Drinks at Good Prices. Open 11:30 am–midnight every day.
south-of-town stunnerLess than 10 minutes from the old mining town of Cerrillos, this 2,942-square-foot property on 11.3 acres is anything but antiquated. Built in 1994, the home offers panoramic mountain vistas from its location on a gentle hilltop. The view inside can be stunning as well, as many of the walls and hallways were designed to display artwork. The master suite features an oversized walk-in closet, a kiva fireplace, and a huge jetted tub, while a guest suite boasts its own private decks and bathroom. Curl up with a good book in the library, which has built-in bookcases and a fireplace, or on the wraparound portal.
List price: $850,000Contact: Coleen Dearing, Barker Realty, 505-930-9102, santaferealestate.com
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Completed in 1878, the Loretto Chapel (right) was used by the nuns and female students of the Loretto Academy (center) until the school closed in 1968. The chapel is famous for its “Miraculous Staircase,” which spirals into the choir loft with no visible means of support and is believed by some to have been built by none other than St. Joseph.
Today the chapel is a museum that doubles as a popular wedding and event venue. This week, catch Santa Fe Pro Musica’s Baroque Holy Week performances there April 2–4. Turn to page 15 for details.—Whitney Spivey
To see more images from the Palace of Governors photo archives, visit pogphotoarchives.tumblr.com.
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The Blue Rooster, Santa Fe’s hip new nightclub near the Plaza, has been giving patrons something to crow about since it opened in October 2014. Called a straight-friendly gay bar by co-owners Doug Nava and Mark England, the classy joint has a cocktail lounge with a relaxed atmosphere upstairs and a dance floor with a pulsating vibe downstairs. Check out the Blue Rooster’s social media pages for frequent events, including live music performances, guest DJs, costume parties, and holiday celebrations (like the one pictured here on Valentine’s Day). —Cristina Olds blueroosterbar.com
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THERE’S CERTAINLY no missing the jays, with their flashy blue colors,
harsh calls, and aggressive manners. Members of the intelligent crow family, five blue jay species are found in New Mexico, but the three most commonly seen are scrub, piñon, and Steller’s jays.
The scrub jay is named for its habitat of the scrubby, pygmy forest of piñon and juniper trees. This foot-long bird has a blue head and wings, a long tail, a whitish throat, and a lightly streaked gray breast. Like all jays, scrub jays are aggressive, resourceful, and attracted to bird feeders, where they supplement their natural diet of insects, nuts, and seeds. Noisy and bossy, they’re easily noticed as they fly from treetop to treetop with an undulating wing beat.
The piñon jay is highly social and constantly on the move in seeking its favorite snack: piñon nuts. Piñon jays are about the size of scrub jays, but they’re easily distinguished from their more solitary cousins by their constantly moving large flocks of uniform powder blue coloring. When piñon nuts are abundant, their namesake jays will even cache the excess for future use. Their boisterous presence and bullying behavior at bird feeders is often unappreciated by smaller birds.
The striking Steller’s jay stands out in the mountains with its crested blue/black head (which bobs with every decisive step), white stripes above the eyes and under the throat, and all-over rich blue color. You might hear the Steller’s jay’s loud and distinctive harsh “shraack” call in the tops of the spruce and fir trees. Other birds would do well to heed that cry; though renowned for their beauty, Steller’s jays are highly aggressive and will seek other birds’ eggs and young to supplement their diet.
You can admire or hate these noisy, intelligent hustlers, but the jays’ enlivened presence—and glorious blue coloring—is an eloquent expression of nature’s beauty and diversity in New Mexico.
Tom Smylie, from Edgewood, New Mexico, is a retired wildlife biologist affiliated with the World Center for Birds of Prey.
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Mark England (co-owner of the Blue Rooster) and DJ Mike DeMarco
Songwriter Eric Bibb transforms the blues—a traditionally sorrowful genre—into a joyous and soothing experience. At his February 15 performance at The Lensic, the 2012 Blues Music Awards Acoustic Artist of the Year sang and played acoustic guitar in his trademark uplifting style, sending a message of hope for a better future for all. His recently released album, Blues People, was inspired in part by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, which Bibb says remains resoundingly relevant. “If you look around the world today, the conflicts that are plaguing us have very much to do with intolerance, racism, and inequality,” the musician noted in a video promoting Blues People. “As an artist, I certainly feel the call to make the music something related to gathering together to overcome these problems that are still with us.”—Cristina Olds
Eric Bibb at The Lensic
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Folksinger and science fiction author Janis Ian played acoustic sets during two performances at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in February. As Ian performed hits including “Society’s Child” and the 1975 Grammy Award–winning “At Seventeen,” fans whispered that her voice sounded even better than it did on her old LPs. The music was punctuated by conversations with longtime friend (and Cocteau owner) George R. R. Martin, author of the fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire. Seated in armchairs on stage, the duo shared stories, including an anecdote about Ian’s 2003 wedding to her wife, Pat: During a cab ride with the wedding party—which included Martin and his wife, Parris McBride—a kiss between the newlyweds prompted the driver to kick the group to the curb. Ian also promoted the Pearl Foundation, an organization she created in her mother’s honor to provide scholarships for nontraditional (i.e., older) college students.—Cristina Olds
Janis Ian at the Jean Cocteau Cinema
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Ahhh, the Ides of March.
Maybe we will celebrate what this start of the creative year brings.
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Autumn Drive, acrylic on canvas, 60" x 72"
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