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WHILE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FEELS LIKE a celebratory kick-off to summer, it has, of course, far deeper meanings with regards to our fallen heroes—and really, all of those who have walked these streets before us. A visit to the National Cemetery on the north side of town provides a dramatic visual of how we Santa Feans appreciate our veterans, and all they did to leave our community a better place. And this is a perfect reason to celebrate. The city is alive this weekend with music, art, festivals, markets, and other activities. The people we memorialize this weekend had a spirit that they, too, brought to our community. Like them, we need to keep art, music, and all of the other cultural and creative efforts present in our lives. The spirit that they taught us is the same one we are showing the next generations. Be creative and have a significant Memorial Day Weekend.
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Don Redman, Shadow Light Lens, installation, stainless steel sculptures, each pair 15 x 30 x 30'. Originally from Houston, the artist says he “explores the laws of nature to create sculptures to serve as a powerful connection to, and symbol of the spirit of community.” Redman adds that Santa Fe’s Railyard Park “is such a community center for our city.” These immobile sculptures explore the idea of kinetic energy by creating dynamic shadows that continuously move as the sun crosses the sky. donredman.com
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Arthur Lopez, Mater Dolorosa (detail), hand carved and pigmented wood
Vanessa Michel, Marriage of the Sun and Moon, oil on canvas, 50 x 40"
An intriguing mix of artistic media, creative expression, lectures, and workshop spaces is the basis of form & concept, a new nonprofit arts organization opening Friday at the former site of Zane Bennett Contemporary Art in the Railyard District. The presentations challenge viewers to break down established concepts and definitions of art in its various forms. “I want form & concept to exist as a kind of conversation between art, craft, and design. My personal definitions of these are quite loose but I love seeing and hearing what other people say they are. To me, they are all valid,” said director Frank Rose in a recent statement. Kicking off the exhibits is Made in the Desert, a group showing of handmade items ranging from ceramic to neon. Opening night will feature music and refreshments.—Anne Maclachlan Made in the Desert May 27–August 22 , reception May 27, 5–7 pm, form & concept, 435 S Guadalupe, formandconcept.center
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Henry Saint Clair Fredericks, Jr., a.k.a. musician Taj Mahal, brings his trio and their bluesyreggae-R&B fusion to the Farmers Market Pavilion Thursday evening for a fundraiser benefiting KSFR public radio. 19-yearold Lakota John, widely regarded as one of the best young blues artists around, will open the show.—AM
For many lovers of opera, the delight inherent in a show extends to learning its production secrets. The world-class Santa Fe Opera attracts the best in modern composers, voice, and instruments, all of which must be supported by extraordinary set design, lighting, costumes, and many other skilled crafts that contribute to the presentation of an enchanting performance. During the summer, the SFO offers one-hour tours of both the backstage and front-of-house areas, beginning 9 am in front of the box office. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended; reservations are not required.—AM Backstage at the Opera, May 30–August 26, Monday–Friday 9 am, $8– $10, 22 and under free, Santa Fe Opera, 301 Opera Drive, santafeopera.org Behind-the-scenes tours reveal a little of the magic that goes into the Santa Fe Opera’s renowned performances.
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Taj Mahal benefit for KSFR, May 26, 7:30 pm, $38–$79, Farmers Market Pavilion, brownpapertickets.com
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May 26 thursday Reading from Art Gal: Elaine Horwitch LewAllen Contemporary 1613 Paseo De Peralta
Dr. Julie Sasse reads from her book Art Gal: Elaine Horwitch and the Rise of Contemporary Art in the American Southwest. Please RSVP to info@wisc-amh. org. Free, 5:30 pm, 505-983-6538, wisc-amh.org.
General Technique Flamenco Class Santa Fe School of Flamenco 1730 Camino Carlos Rey #5
A general technique adult flamenco class. $30, 5:30–6:30 pm, 505-209-1302, entreflamenco.com.
Gerry Carthy Eloisa, 228 E Palace
Irish folk music in Eloisa’s Bar Alto, on the Drury’s 5th floor. Free, 6–9 pm, 505-982-0883, eloisasantafe.com.
Tucker Binkley Osteria d‘Assisi Restaurant and Piano Bar 58 S Federal Piano man Tucker Binkley plays Osteria every Tuesday through Saturday. Free, 6 pm–close, 505-986-5858, osteriadassisi.com. 4
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Gary Vigil Inn and Spa at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trl Acoustic guitar and smooth vocals from Gary Vigil. Free, 6–9 pm, 505-988-5531, destinationhotels.com/inn-at-loretto.
Bert Dalton and Milo Jaramillo El Mesón, 213 Washington
Bert Dalton on jazz piano with Milo Jaramillo supplying bass and vocals. Free, 7–9 pm, 505-983-6756, elmeson-santafe.com.
Bob Finnie Vanessie, 427 W Water
Piano and vocals, standards plus 1960s and 1970s pop. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-982-9966, vanessiesantafe.com.
Taj Mahal Trio and Lakota John Farmers Market Pavilion 1607 Paseo de Peralta
(See page 3.) $38–$79, 7:30 pm, 505-428-1382, brownpapertickets.com.
The Gruve La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E San Francisco
R&B, soul, and gospel in the La Fiesta Lounge. Free, 7:30–11 pm, 505-982-5511, lafondasantafe.com.
Michael Batdorf Cowgirl, 319 S Guadalupe
Wyoming singer-songwriter stops off at the Cowgirl. Free, 8 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Shane Henry Georgia, 225 Johnson
Shane Henry played 30 national dates on the B. B. King Festival Tour, opening for King himself. $10, 8:30 pm, 505-989-4367, shanehenry.com.
Robert Julyan presents Hiking to History Collected Works, 202 Galisteo
Julyan adds to his works on the mountains of New Mexico with his newest book. Free, 6 pm, 505-988-4226, collectedworksbookstore.com.
Bonjour, Là, Bonjour Adobe Rose Theatre, 1213B Parkway Dr
A story of self-actualization amid the maelstrom of family dysfunction. Thursday through Sunday. $15–$20, 7:30 pm, 505-629-8688, adoberosetheatre.org.
May 27 friday Last Friday Art Walk Santa Fe Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo de Peralta Discover the area’s contemporary art the last Friday of every month in the Railyard. Free, 5–7 pm, santaferailyardartsdistrict.com.
Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival Pre-Show Celebration Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W Marcy
Mingle with the 2016 Native Treasures’ artists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and an open wine bar. There will also be a ceremony honoring 2016 MIAC Living Treasure Dan Namingha. $125, 5:30–7:30 pm, 505-982-7799, nativetreasures.org.
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A zombie puppet musical, “The Love That Would Not Die,” will premiere at the Jean Cocteau on May 29. Did we mention zombies?
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Tasty Tacos and Edgy Enchiladas Las Cosas, 181 Paseo de Peralta
Who knew tortillas could be so versatile and delicious? $90, 6–9 pm, 505-988-3394, lascosascooking.com.
Petra Class: Rhythmical Arrangements Patina Gallery, 131 W Palace
For Class, the beauty of gemstones is natural and raw. Her light touch as an artist honors the materials by not overworking them. Free, 5–7:30 pm, 505-986-3432, patina-gallery.com.
Made in the Desert form & concept, 435 S Guadalupe
(See page 3.) Free, 5–7 pm, 505-982-8111, formandconcept.center.
EVOKE Contemporary 550 S Guadalupe
Group show, gallery artists and guests. Free, 5–7 pm, 505-995-9902 evokecontemporary.com
Joan Watts: Zero plus III Charlotte Jackson Fine Art, 554 S Guadalupe (See page 12.) Free, 5–7 pm, 505-989-8688, charlottejackson.com.
Closing Reception: ColorScapes
Eye on the Mountain Art Gallery, 614 Agua Fria
Waxlander Gallery, 622 Canyon
Greta Young, Big Paintings in a Small Van Axle Contemporary, Railyard Shade Structure
In His Element: Bill Baker Acosta Strong Fine Art, 640 Canyon (See page 11.) Free, 5–7 pm, 505-982-2795,
See Rachel Houseman’s largest painting yet. Free, 5–9 pm, 928-308-0319, eyeonthemountaingallery.com.
An installation of large gestural paintings. The van will also be at SITE Santa Fe Saturday 9 am–1 pm and by the New Mexico Museum of Art Sunday from 10 am–2 pm. Free, 5–8 pm, 505-670-5854, axleart.com.
Jennifer J. L. Jones: Hypnotic Starlings Hunter Kirkland Contemporary, 200-B Canyon (See page 13.) Free, 5–7 pm, 505-984-2111, hunterkirklandcontemporary.com.
Group Show: Creative Transition Ruhlen-Owen Contemporary, 225 Canyon
Under new ownership, Ruhlen-Owen Contemporary presents a group show by the gallery’s artists. Free, 5–7 pm, 505-820-0807, owencontemporary.com.
Grand Opening Celebration Pippin Contemporary, 409 Canyon
(See page 12.) Free, 5–8 pm, 505-795-7476, pippincontemporary.com.
Anniversary and Group Show The Longworth Gallery, 530 Canyon
(See page 12.) Free, 5–8 pm, 505-989-4210, thelongworthgallery.com.
Javier Lopez Barbosa: Joy of Illumination
(See page 13.) Free, 5–7 pm, 505-984-2202, waxlander.com.
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Evening Reception Christopher Martin Gallery, 644 Canyon
Martin with Michael Enn Servet. Free, 5–8 pm, 505-699-9850, christopherhmartin.com
Cecil Touchon: Before the Beginning Nüart Gallery, 670 Canyon
Collage and paint. Free, 5–7 pm, 505-988-3888, nuartgallery.com.
Kari Simons and Todd Lowry Pranzo Italian Grill, 540 Montezuma
Jazz and adult contemporary. $2, 6–9 pm, 505-984-2645, pranzosantafe.com.
Doug Montgomery, Bob Finnie Vanessie, 427 W Water Piano and vocals. Free, 6 pm–close, 505-982-9966, vanessiesantafe.com.
Ronald Roybal Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta
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The Half Broke Horses Cowgirl, 319 S Guadalupe
May 28 saturday
Mid-day Americana at the Cowgirl. Free, 1 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Rooted & Risen: Poems & Songs Collected Works, 202 Galisteo
Timothy P. McLaughlin & Madi Sato. Free, 6 pm, 505-988-4226, collectedworksbookstore.com.
Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W Marcy
An Evening with Melanie Scottish Rite Temple, 463 Paseo De Peralta The voice of a generation and a folk legend. $39–$45, 7 pm, 505-204-7925, melanie-santafe-may28.bpt.me.
More than 200 artists from over 40 tribes and pueblos will showcase and sell pottery, jewelry, glass, painting, sculpture, carvings, textiles, and other art. Demonstrations by artists, eclectic music, and delicious food. $25 early birds (9–10 am Saturday), $10 Saturday, free Sunday. 10 am–5 pm, 505-982-7799, nativetreasures.org. Christopher H. Martin, Armira, acrylic on honed acrylic, 96 x 96"
Free, 7–9 pm, ronaldroybal.com.
The Three Faces of Jazz El Mesón, 213 Washington
Swinging jazz piano trio plays El Mesón. Free, 7:30–10:30 pm, 505-983-6756, elmeson-santafe.com.
The Santa Fe Revue Cowgirl, 319 S Guadalupe
Santa Fe favorites play Americana. Free, 8:30 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Thirty exhibitors fill the park with art and crafts. Free, 10 am–5 pm, Saturday–Monday, 505-473-5590, artsandcraftsguild.org
Celebrating the Chiles of New and Old Mexico Las Cosas, 181 Paseo de Peralta
Artist Talks and Grand Opening Celebration Pippin Contemporary, 409 Canyon
At the neon-lit Fancy Town. Cassegrain plays at 11:30. $10–$20, 8–11 pm, 11:30 pm–2 am, 505-780 4458, meowwolf.com.
Boomroots Collective Palace Restaurant and Saloon, 142 W Palace
Hip-hop and reggae. $7, 10 pm, 21+, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com
Staged Reading of I Never Sang for my Father Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. Devargas
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Jazz pianist and composer Robin Holloway. $2, 6–9 pm, 505-984-2645, pranzosantafe.com.
Live music by The Khans. $5–$10, 7–9 pm, 505-919-8074, facebook.com/ events/161759464223588.
The Gruve El Farol, 808 Canyon
Go Dark, Doseone, Metal Mother, and Lady Gloves, plus Cassegrain Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Cir
Robin Holloway Pranzo Italian Grill, 540 Montezuma
Hafla Dance Party with The Khans Dance Space Santa Fe, 3208 Richards Ln
Explore the chiles of Mexico and New Mexico. $90, 10 am–1 pm, 505-988-3394, lascosascooking.com.
R&B and soul dance music at the El Farol bar. $5, 8:30–11 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsantafe.com.
A fiery blues-rock artist. Free, 6 pm, 505-603-8134, ampconcerts.org.
Northern NM Fine Arts and Crafts Guild Cathedral Park, Palace & Cathedral Pl
Speakeasy Jazz Cats High Note, 132 W Water
A Dixieland-style jazz group, hits the High Note. $7, 8:30 pm, 505-231-9918, highnotesantafe.com.
Danielia Cotton Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo de Peralta
(See page 12.) Free, 2 pm, 505-795-7476, pippincontemporary.com.
Adult Flamenco Classes Santa Fe School of Flamenco 1730 Camino Carlos Rey #5
Introductory class 10–11 am, general technique class 11 am–12:15 pm, $30, 505-209-1302, entreflamenco.com.
Middle Eastern Musicality for Dancers and Musicians Dance Space Santa Fe, 3208 Richards Ln Workshop with Meg York. 25, 4–6 pm, 505-919-8074, facebook.com/events/1010593995660746.
Santa Fashion Photographer Mark Steven Shepherd proves Santa Fe style is a real thing with his candid shots of locals around town.
Bob Finnie Vanessie, 427 W Water
Piano and vocals. Free, 8 pm–close, 505-982-9966, vanessiesantafe.com.
Ronald Roybal Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta
Native American flute and Spanish classical guitar. Free, 7–9 pm, 855-825-9876, hotelsantafe.com.
Müshi Project El Mesón, 213 Washington
Groovy, tasty, eclectic jazz quartet. Free, 7:30– 10:30 pm, 505-983-6756, elmeson-santafe.com.
Sepalcure and Kode9 Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Cir
Tribal dub, house, and a two-step beat. $23.50–$26, 8 pm–2 am, 505-780 4458, meowwolf.com.
Surf Lords Cowgirl, 319 S Guadalupe
Surf rock from Albuquerque. Free, 8:30 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Grace Askew & Shannon Brackett High Note, 132 W Water
Powerhouse Memphis style. $10, 8:30 pm, 505-231-9918, highnotesantafe.com.
Arabian Nights Prom Party Skylight, 139 W San Francisco
DJ 12 Tribe commands the Skylight tables. $7, 9 pm– 1:45 am, 21+, 505-982-0775, skylightsantafe.com.
Replenish: Groundscore Skylight, 139 W San Francisco
Intelligent and sophisticated sounds. $7, 10 pm–1:30 am, 21+, 505-982-0775, skylightsantafe.com.
Katy P & the Business Palace Restaurant and Saloon, 142 W Palace
Funk, soul, and rock and roll covers. $7, 10 pm, 21+, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com.
May 29 sunday Railyard Artisan Market Farmers Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo de Peralta
Local art, photography, jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, textiles, food, live music, and more. 10 am–4 pm, 505-983-4098, artmarketsantafe.com.
Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W Marcy
More than 200 artists from over 40 tribes and pueblos will showcase and sell pottery, jewelry, glass, painting, sculpture, carvings, textiles, and other art. Free on Sunday. 10 am–5 pm, 505-982-7799, nativetreasures.org.
Bee Walk and Native Bee House Tour Railyard Park Community Room Cerrillos and Guadalupe Learn about declining native bee populations and some solutions. Free, 10 am–12 pm, 505-316-3596, railyardpark.org.
Jody Wisternoff and Friends Skylight, 139 W San Francisco Memorial Day weekend party and barbecue. $15, 4 pm, 21+, 505-982-0775, skylightsantafe.com.
Mike Handler Duo Cowgirl BBQ, 319 S Guadalupe Get the Minnesota blues. Free, 8 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Randy Mulky & Ben Wright High Note 132 W Water
Two singer/songwriters solo and together. $7, 8 pm, 505-231-9918, highnotesantafe.com.
Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield Georgia, 225 Johnson
“Blue-twangled folk and roll” at Georgia. $10, 8:30 pm, 505-989-4367, royschneider.com.
around town with … David Midthunder
Downhill mountain biking is one of David Midthunder’s recommended Santa Fe–area sports.
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mountain boarding “[A mountain board] is like an off-road skateboard; like a snowboard with pneumatic tires. … there are places to just bomb down the mountain.” Waldo Canyon “There are so many natural places there.”
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Diablo Canyon provides fun and challenges for every level of rock climbing skills.
rock climbing Diablo Canyon [see left and above] Midthunder highly recommends this area for rock climbing, calling it “an awesome spot in Santa Fe County.” Having done this for 25 years himself, Midthunder adds that his wife and daughter are also accomplished rock climbers, and says it’s often a family outing.
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Don’t miss David Midthunder in the role of Nansemond on the second night of the History Channel’s new miniseries Roots, directed by Mario Van Peebles.
downhill mountain biking For this sport, Midthunder relies on his Yeti 303. “It cost more than my first car; it has 8” of travel— big shocks on it…you can hit giant jumps, cliffs, gaps …” Because it’s a “super-fast” sport at 40 to 60 mph, he wears a specialized full-face helmet and body armor. He’s still managed to dislocate his shoulder and sustain other injuries. Winsor Trail “Doesn’t have really big jumps, but it’s super fast.” Frijole Trails “Has some big, gnarly jumps where you can practice some crazy stuff.”
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Longtime Santa Fe–area resident David Midthunder (Hunkpapa Lakota / Assiniboine) doesn’t come into the city very often, but he certainly knows his way around town—especially when it comes to taking full enjoyment of all that the area’s surrounding mountains and trails have to offer. Midthunder’s athletic interest started at an early age, and it expanded dramatically when 4-year-old David found himself mesmerized by his first sight of the Pacific Ocean. “It was like seeing the sky for the first time,” he recalls. Already the adventurer, the preschooler wasn’t keen to lie down properly on the inflatable surf mat his father provided for him. “I was watching the big guys surf,” he says, grinning at the memory. “…right away I start standing up like the big guys—and you have no control over the surf mats, but I loved it—and ever since I’ve been hooked.” Midthunder’s passion for surfing has never faded. “Once I stood up on a wave … that was everything.” An experienced horseman, dirt biker, rock climber, skydiver, and whitewater kayaker, he’s even found a way to maintain his surfing skills by riding the standing waves on the Rio Grande. With a degree in cultural anthropology from the University of Utah, and having been raised in a traditional Lakota Sundance family, Midthunder is quietly and firmly passionate about supporting Native peoples in any way he can. Thus, he fell into a deep conversation about indigenous history with Mario Van Peebles, director of the History Channel’s remake of the acclaimed Roots series, in which Midthunder—the only Native cast member—has a brief role as Nansemond. Shortly after their discussion, Midthunder recounts, he was called in to record additional dialogue for a campfire scene. Van Peebles had been so taken by hearing aspects of Native history with which he was not familiar that he felt it was vital to include them in Roots—and he wanted Midthunder to be the one to do it. Though he has a lengthy Internet Movie Database (IMDb) profile as both an actor and a stuntman, Midthunder doesn’t focus on the business of acting, preferring to live life away from the city, enjoy being with his family, and take things as they come. He takes acting seriously, but he takes living in the moment even more so; therefore, he doesn’t worry about whether he’s landed a part. “You know, I go to auditions, and as soon as I finish an audition, I just blow it out of my mind. … It’s an ‘odds’ thing … but the odds are you probably won’t get it.” Nonetheless, while it’s not the focal point of his being, he does enjoy it. “Look at me, I look like an 1880s Indian,” he smiles, adding, “I’d rather be typecast than not cast at all.”
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Midthunder’s picks:
river surfing and whitewater kayaking We thought we couldn’t ask Midthunder about surfing, since it’s not really possible on the Santa Fe River; but he responded, “Oh, but you can [surf] on the Rio Grande … because there are standing waves; there’s river surfing. I have a riverboard for that.”
“The Love That Would Not Die” Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma
Santa Fe premiere of zombie puppet musical “The Love That Would Not Die.” The screening of the TV pilot will feature live musical performances of the original sound track and the opportunity to meet the puppets and their handlers. Santa Fean Devon Ludlow is the writer/director. $7, 5 pm , 505-466-5528, jeancocteaucinema.com.
Classical, Broadway, and originals. Free, 6:30–9:30 pm, 505-982-9966, vanessiesantafe.com.
Bill Hearne Trio La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E San Francisco Country tunes in the La Fiesta Lounge Monday and Tuesday. Free, 7:30–11 pm, 505-982-5511, lafondasantafe.com.
Cowgirl Karaoke Cowgirl, 319 S Guadalupe
Karaoke stalwart Michéle Leidig hosts. Free, 9 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
May 30 monday
May 31 tuesday
Flamenco Classes Santa Fe School of Flamenco, 1730 Camino Carlos Rey #5
General technique adult flamenco 5:30–6:30 pm, introductory adult flamenco class, 6:30–7:30 pm, $30, 505-209-1302, entreflamenco.com.
Doug Montgomery Vanessie, 427 W Water
Troy Browne Duo Cowgirl BBQ, 319 S Guadalupe
Familiar favorites and contemporary songwriting. Free, 8 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
June 1 wednesday City Silence in Santa Fe Railyard Park, Cerrillos and Guadalupe
Join in mindfulness and meditation practice. Free, 6–7 pm, 703-282-6953, citysilence.org.
Ramon Bermudez Jr. TerraCotta Wine Bistro, 304 Johnson
Latin and smooth jazz guitar. Free, 6–8 pm, 505-989-1166, terracottawinebistro.com.
Revolver Tuesday Skylight, 139 W San Francisco
Hosted by Jessie Deluxe, a feast for the senses. Minors permitted with parent or guardian until 10 pm. $5, 7 pm–12 am, 505-982-0775, skylightsantafe.com.
Bob Finnie Vanessie, 427 W Water
Piano and vocals. Free, 7–10 pm, vanessiesantafe.com.
Proceeds to benefit the City’s MRC Soccer Valley Improvements
Saturday, Saturday, June June 25, 25, 2016 2016
All Skill Levels Welcome 4-5 Some Groups
No Experience Necessary
Individual & Team Discount
No Cleated Shoes Allowed
Bring Your Own Ball
Deadline to Register, June 23rd
For more information, call the Pro Shop at 955-4400
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HeathSUN Concert Series presents:
& folk music legend
THIS SATURDAY! MAY 28 7pm
at the beautiful
Scottish Rite Temple 463 Paseo de Peralta
Her first ever concert in Santa Fe! Don’t miss it!
Tickets available at the door or in advance at: tickets.ticketsantafe.org or call (505) 988-1234 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee
plus The
Family Lotus Next Saturday! JUNE 4 7 PM
Lensic Theater
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Madrid Ballpark Folk & Blues Fest
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Bill Baker, Four From Oaxaca, pastel on paper, 39 x 40"
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Dan Namingha MIAC Living Treasure Award
Dan Namingha
Originally from Bronxville, NY, pastel artist Bill Baker draws from his experiences while traveling to create his iconic scenes and portraits, the newest of which will be displayed at his solo show at Acosta Strong Fine Art beginning on May 23rd. In 1985, Baker set out to photograph and illustrate indigenous people, as well as aspects of their cultural and spiritual lives, from all over the world. Having traveled (and occasionally lived in) over 50 countries—including the U.S. as well as places like Nepal, India, South America, Mexico, Central America, and Southeast Asia—Baker prefers traveling light (without much more than a backpack and a camera) and alone through these unfamiliar lands to better immerse himself in his surroundings. Currently residing in Corrales, Baker not only learns about these new environments, but all the while he is also capturing imagery to inspire him. Staying true to the often traditional dress and appearance of each subject, Baker pays homage to the beautiful ways of life he encounters; he duplicates the reality of each photograph with both appreciation and respect while rendering the image in exquisite, authentic colors.—SL Bill Baker: In His Element, Acosta Strong Fine Art 640 Canyon, acostastrong.com Through June 3, reception May 27, 5–7 pm
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For more than four decades, Dan Namingha has been creating art that reflects the spiritual aspects of culture and symbolism in his Hopi-Tewa background. “Lately I’ve been looking at work I did 45 years ago and incorporating some of the past work into what I’m doing now,” explains Namingha. Coming from a family of artists—he is the great-great grandson of famed Hopi potter Nampeyo—Namingha studied at IAIA and the American Academy of Art in Chicago, where he was exposed to modern art. “Some of my work was and continues to be abstract. I like experimenting with ideas and materials quite a bit.” The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) honors Namingha, a painter and sculptor, as its 2016 Living Treasure. The museum presents the show Landscape of an Artist: Living Treasure Dan Namingha, an exhibit of 11 works by the artist that opened on March 20, and has appointed Namingha as the featured artist at its Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival taking place May 27 through 29 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. During the past 11 years, this annual fundraising festival has raised more than $800,000 to support MIAC’s exhibitions and educational programs and generated more than $3.4 million in art sales for Native American artists. The festival kicks off with a pre-show celebration of Namingha’s life and work from 5:30–7:30 pm on May 27 where artworks are sold and guests get a chance to mingle with Namingha and past Living Treasure artists. The theme of this year’s festival is “Mother Earth,” a subject that is near and dear to Namingha’s heart.— Emily Van Cleve
Dan Namingha, Solstice #20, acrylic on canvas, 72 x 72"
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival, May 27–29, Pre-show celebration honoring Dan Namingha, May 27, 5:30–7:30 pm, $125 Early bird admission May 28, 9–10 am, $25 General admission May 28, 10 am–5 pm, $10 May 29, 10 am–5 pm, free Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy, nativetreasures.org
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Aleta Pippin, Carried by the Wind, oil on canvas, 60 x 36"
409 Canyon
Pippin Contemporary’s new location: a lot of history Flush with art galleries, studios, and the occasional restaurant or casita, Canyon Road’s history created the eclectic neighborhood it is today, and the lot at 409 Canyon typifies that transformation. Originally a centuries-old trail along the river to and from the mountains, the area around what is now called Canyon Road was eventually farmed by early Spanish settlers. Later, the riverbank became a residential destination for visiting artists. The first to live there permanently was Gerald Cassidy; in 1915, he purchased a house at 1000 Canyon, the same year as the 409 Canyon structure’s original rooms were built. The 409 residence belonged to the Delgado family when former Santa Fe mayor Larry Delgado was born there in 1936. Since 1978, the building has served a more commercial purpose as an art gallery. Tom Ross arrived at the gallery space 23 years ago and had immediate success there. While moving paintings into the gallery after business hours, he captured the attention of passersby: “Before we knew it, these people were pulling out their credit cards, buying three pieces on the street in front of the main entrance.” The latest occupant of the space at 409 will be Pippin Contemporary, which is scheduled to relocate from 200 Canyon to 409 in May. During the changeover, Pippin Contemporary’s roster is acquiring six artists from the Tom Ross Gallery, bringing Pippin’s total number of artists to 17, including Pippin herself. Aleta Pippin’s abstract paintings display vibrant palettes and energetic beauty that will certainly enliven the historic adobe. Excited for her own opportunity to prosper at 409, Pippin says, “Moving to our permanent home is the culmination of a dream that began when I opened Pippin Contemporary.” The gallery will maintain its inviting atmosphere while providing fresh aesthetic updates to the building and sculpture garden.—Stephanie Love
Sandi Lear, Pride, watercolor, 18 x 24"
Anniversary Group Artists’ Reception, Longworth Gallery 530 Canyon, thelongworthgallery.com Exhibit ongoing, reception May 27, 5–8 pm Seven of the many art-world figures represented by Longworth— including Sandi Lear, Steve Failows, Barbara Woods, Tom Thomas, Charles Frizzell, and others—will come from near and far for the gallery’s annual reception, which showcases work from its entire stable of artists. The event will be painter Lear’s Canyon Road debut, featuring a collection of her acclaimed wildlife portraits. The autodidact Australian watercolorist garnered attention in her native land as “Best Emerging Artist” at 2012’s Mission Beach Arts Exhibition— an unusual turn, given she was in her 50s when she created her first painting, Pride (pictured) in 2012. Lear now paints full-time, with her work on view in Yungaburra, Australia, and Shanghai, China. —Dylan Syverson
Grand opening celebration, May 27, 5–8 pm; artist talks, May 28, 2 pm Pippin Contemporary, 409 Canyon, pippincontemporary.com
ALETA PIPPIN
The former Tom Ross Gallery at 409 Canyon will serve as the new permanent home for Pippin Contemporary.
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Joan Watts: Zero Plus III Charlotte Jackson Fine Art 554 S Guadalupe, charlottejackson.com May 27–June 27 Reception May 27, 5–7 pm Having painted for 50 years, Joan Watts created pieces for her newest solo show at Charlotte Jackson Fine Art with the eye of a practiced artist. Over time, Watts has refined and simplified her style, creating pieces without any rendering of figures or objects. Through these carefully minimalist compositions, Watts contemplatively focuses on the nature of light and how it affects color, volume, and space at its simplest. Her technique— blending paint into the layers Joan Watts, 0-7, oil on canvas, 44 x 22" of gesso she uses to prepare her canvas, before wiping it away in a gradual building of layers—allows for subtle, almost imperceptible, transitions in hue and pigment that creates a powerful effect. With a welcoming progression of white to saturated color, each of Watts’s pieces invites the viewer to investigate the properties of color, volume, and space through light with the same passion and curiosity as the artist.—SL
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PREVIEWS Joy of Illumination Waxlander Gallery 622 Canyon waxlander.com May 24–June 6 Reception May 27, 5–7 pm Javier Lopez Barbosa’s abstracted masterpieces are works of selfexpression formed by vibrant layers of paint and glaze. An artist all his life, Barbosa continues to cultivate his style, and his collectors will find that he Javier Lopez Barbosa, Formation of Serenity, has been implementing mixed media, 64 x 48" more gray tones and alternating texture with smooth spaces on the canvas to increase contrast. “We’re excited to open our season with Javier’s work,” says Bonnie French, Waxlander Gallery Director. “The exuberance of his art and the joy that visitors have upon seeing it sets the perfect stage for summer.”—SL
Jennifer J. L. Jones, Sweeping Grace, mixed media on panel, 60 x 60"
Hunter Kirkland Contemporary 200 B Canyon hunterkirklandcontemporary.com May 27–June 12 Reception May 27, 5–7 pm The abstract expressionist paintings of Jennifer J. L. Jones render nature in deeply pigmented, luminous compositions with an open, carefree spirit that encourages viewers to appreciate their splendor. Jones expertly layers acrylic, tar, oil paint, and varnish, providing her work with originality and a more profound voice. Her latest works reflect more impulsiveness in her pursuit of order and beauty.—SL
Celebrate Spring at El Rancho de las Golondrinas
Saturday & Sunday, June 4th & 5th, 10 am to 4 pm
The Spring Festival & Fiber Arts Fair lets you participate in the diverse heritage and history of Northern New Mexico with a rich tapestry of activities: Enjoy traditional Spanish dancing or Try carding and spinning, and see take a mule-drawn wagon ride how Spanish settlers dyed wool Purchase textiles at the Española Watch the Museum’s sheep get Valley Fiber Arts Tent and in the sheared the old-fashioned way Golondrinas Artisan Plaza Take part in paper weaving and rope making, and roll out your own tortillas And much, much more!
(505) 471-2261 www.golondrinas.org 334 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe support provided by santa fe arts commission, santa fe county lodger’s tax advisory board, new mexico arts, and first national santa fe
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grand opening ~ friday, may 27, 5-7pm
Made in the Desert Contemporary Craft in the Southwest opening friday, may 27, 5-7pm
ď Artist Talks saturday may 28, 2-4pm
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sunday, may 29, 2-4pm; $7 We provide the magazines, scissors, and glue, you make the art. Refreshments provided. For all ages!
Image: Vanessa Michel, Walk Like Thoreau, hand-sewn quilt, 58” x 99”
435 South Guadalupe Street ~ Santa Fe, NM 87501 505.982.8111 ~ www.formandconcept.center