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santafeanNOW.comweek of November 27PRESENTED IN COOPERATION WITH ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL NORTH
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Gallery 901 * 901 Canyon Road * Santa Fe, NM 87501505-780-8390 * www.gallery901.org
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nowWHAT A WONDERFUL TIME to be in Santa Fe. One of the best things about Thanksgiving weekend is that it affords us time to do fun activities with our friends and family members who are in town. There’s no chance of being bored. The Friday after Thanksgiving, Santa Fe’s art galleries offer a lively lineup of shows—many of which are geared toward getting us into the holiday spirit. The small-works shows are especially great opportunities to find one-of-a-kind pieces that make perfect gifts. In addition to art, you’ll find plenty of great live music around town, allowing for a fun way to burn off a few of those holiday calories. For me, and for many other people, the most exciting thing about this time of year is the kickoff of Santa Fe’s ski season. The skiing will be limited (even though we received some early snow), but that doesn’t matter to me. What does matter is being on skis (or on a snowboard), on snow, and on a mountain with a beautiful blue ski above. I don’t need the whole mountain to be open to feel that familiar thrill. Anything any one of us wants is right here. Stay warm and have a blast.
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Left: Matthew Andrae performs at the opening of Libby Chadd’s Optigenesis show (through November 30) at Nedret Rugs & Textiles. Below: Performers in Sacred Body take to the stage at The Lensic on November 14. For more images of recent goings-on around town, check out Seen Around on page 18.
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On the cover: The En-Wraptured Turquoise Gemstone Wrap at Nidah Spa. For more information, see page 26. Image courtesy of the Eldorado Hotel & Spa.
PUBLISHER bruce adams
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nowWelcome 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
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A new gallery with a focus on jewelry made by Native American artists is scheduled to open its doors in downtown Santa Fe sometime in December. True West, owned by Craig Allen and Lisa Sheridan, will feature traditional and contemporary jewelry, textiles, pottery, paintings, sculpture, and more by artists such as Michael Roanhorse, Naveek, and Dora Tse-Pe. “We want to promote Native American artists, including [those who are] up-and-coming and unknown,” says Allen, a former liquidator. “A lot of artists don’t [realize] they can make a living with their art.”
Sheridan wore many hats while working as a manager for Packard’s on the Plaza, and she says that she and Allen want True West to fill the void left by the closing of the 59-year-old retailer in September 2013. True West will offer in-store classes to educate art aficionados (a practice favored by Packard’s late owner, Richard Canon), and it will have a demonstration area by the front window where artists can interact with visitors while making their art. The gallery also plans to host readings, community gatherings, and artist
receptions, and a gallery talk by turquoise expert Jim Kissock is already in the works.
Allen is in the process of moving from Washington, D.C., to Santa
Fe to focus on his new business. “I believe this town needs
another reputable retailer,” he says. “We need to put the focus back where it was years ago: on the artist.”—Cristina Olds
True West, 130 Lincoln, Suite F, 505-982-0055,
On Friday, November 28, Santa Fe’s holiday decorations will go into full effect, thanks to the annual lighting of the Christmas tree on the downtown Plaza. Entertainment leading up to the big event, which draws thousands of people every year, begins at 1 pm. Live holiday-themed music will be provided by the Santo Niño Choir, Santa Fe Brass, members of Performance Santa Fe’s EPIK Artists program, and the roots-rock duo Todd and the Fox. Members of the Girl Scout Choir, which takes to the stage at 3:30 pm, will sell their popular cookies following their performance. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive for the festivities at 4 pm, and, says Bobbi Mossman of the city’s public works departments, “they’ll give out candy canes and stick around until they’ve seen the last child who wants to see them.”
The farolitos that line the buildings along the Plaza will be lit as darkness falls, and at 6 pm, Mayor Javier Gonzales will lead a 10-second countdown to the lighting of the tree and the numerous holiday lights strewn throughout the Plaza. Immediately after the ceremony, Sol Fire, a local band that fuses rock, pop, R & B, and Latin sounds, will take the stage until 7 pm, closing out the fun.—Emily Van Cleve
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With 238 lots on the block, the Santa Fe Art Auction, now in its 20th year, is once again earning its distinction as the Southwest’s largest auction of classic Western art. On December 6, collectors can bid on historical etchings by Gene Kloss, woodblock prints by Gustave Baumann, oil paintings by Fremont Ellis, and other timeless items. The sale also includes works from each of the founding members of the Taos Society of Artists (aka the “Taos Six”) and emeritus members of the Cowboy Artists of America, such as J. N. Swanson. All of these works “were painted during the height of each respective artist’s abilities,” says Alice
Hammond, assistant director at Gerald Peters Gallery, the sponsor and host of the event.
Although the auction will appeal to serious collectors, the event is open to the public, and non-bidders are welcome to attend. —Ashley M. Biggers
Santa Fe Art Auction, preview December 5, 10 am–8 pm, and December 6, 9 am–1 pm, auction December 6, 1:30 pm, Peters Projects, 1011 Paseo de Peralta, santafeartacution.com
I was extremely nervous during most of Interstellar. Writer/director Christopher Nolan has been an adept leaper of timelines since his sensational breakout film Memento, which runs two tales forward and backward until they intersect at the end. Inception, Nolan’s latest non-Batman film (he directed the Dark Knight trilogy), jumps time, dreams, and dreams within dreams.
In terms of sheer scope, Nolan outdoes all his previous films with Interstellar. It is physically impossible for a story to go any farther. The film jumps not just timelines but solar systems and even dimensions. What other mainstream filmmaker would dare to go so deep into space and the future that a story transcends reality? Spielberg and Kubrick. That’s the list. (Together! A.I. was written by Kubrick, directed by Spielberg, and has an ending that takes place thousands of years in the future. Cool flick.)
The tricks on display in Interstellar go beyond nerdy theories of gravity and space-time. Nolan has huge ideas, but his films make billions because they’re rollicking adventures filled with action and danger. I’m not going to say here what happens when Interstellar’s characters blast into space (no reviewer should), but they don’t just float in zero gravity and look at things. There are extremely intense moments. And robots.
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November 27 thursdayThanksgiving BuffetThe Palace Restaurant and Saloon142 W PalaceTurkey, honey-glazed ham, sockeye salmon, plenty of sides, and a choice of pecan or pumpkin pie for des-sert. $40 ($15 kids 12 and younger), 11:30 am–5 pm, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com.
Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch Buffet or Plated DinnerInn and Spa at Loretto211 Old Santa Fe TrlA Thanksgiving feast by Luminaria Restaurant’s award-winning executive chef, Marc Quiñones. Buffet $21–$48 (10 am–2 pm), plated prix-fixe dinner $75 (1–7 pm), 505-984-7994, innatloretto.com.
Thanksgiving Lunch and DinnerAnasazi Restaurant113 WashingtonExecutive chef Juan Bochenski serves an elaborate three-course prix-fixe menu featuring Thanksgiving favorites with a New Mexican twist. Lunch $28–$45 (11 am–2:30 pm), dinner $45–$85 (4–9 pm), 505-988-3030, rosewoodhotels.com.
Thanksgiving MenuEl Farol808 CanyonRoasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries, pump-
kin pie, and more. Served daily through December 1. 11 am–10 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Yoga/Qigong PracticeMogaDao Institute703 Camino de la FamiliaA community gathering to practice Qigong and yoga in honor of Thanksgiving. Free, 10 am–12 pm, 503-961-2242, mogadaoinstitute.com.
FuriaLa Fonda Hotel’s La Fiesta Lounge100 E San FranciscoLive music. Free, 7:30–11 pm, 505-995-2363, lafondasantafe.com.
Guitarras Con SaborEl Farol808 CanyonLive Spanish guitar music. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Latin NightSkylight139 W San FranciscoMusic by DJ Danny. Free, 9 pm–12 am, skylightsantafe.com.
Little Leroy & His Pack of LiesEvangelo’s200 W San Francisco
Rock music. $5, 9 pm–12 am, 505-982-9014.
Mito & WesSwiss Bakery Pastries & Bistro401 S Guadalupe“Jazzamenco” and “Gipsy Kings rumba flamenca favorites.” Free, 7:30–10:30 pm, 505-988-1111, swissbakerysantafe.com.
Atalaya Turkey TrotAtalaya Elementary School721 Camino Cabra5k run/walk and 1k kids fun run. $15–$35, 9 am, 505-930-5924, atalayaelementary.com.
November 28 fridayFriday Night Get TogetherGallery 901 and Ronnie Layden Fine Art901 CanyonMusic and refreshments in the courtyard. Free, 5–7 pm, 505-670-6793, gallery901.org.
Last Friday Art WalkRailyard Arts DistrictSanta Fe Railyard, 1607 Paseo de PeraltaTen galleries and SITE Santa Fe host receptions and stay open late. Free, 5–7 pm, 505-982-3373, railyardsantafe.com.
November 29: Truckstop Honeymoon at The Mine Shaft Tavern this week
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Lighting of the Christmas TreeSanta Fe Plaza80 E San FranciscoAnnual lighting of the Christmas tree and holiday lights on the Plaza. See profile on page 5. 505-955-6979, santafe.org.
Contemporary Southwest IISanta Fe School of Cooking 125 N GuadalupeA demonstration class focused on contemporary Southwestern fare. $82, 10 am, 505-983-4511, santafeschoolofcooking.com
20,000 TonesWilliam Siegal Gallery540 S GuadalupeNew works by Carlos Estrada-Vega. See profile on page 23. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-820-8300, williamsiegal.com.
Cracks In the LightDavid Richard Gallery554 S GuadalupeWorks by painter Suzan Woodruff. Free, 855-983-9555, davidrichardgallery.com.
Gift of the HolidaysWaxlander Art Gallery622 CanyonThis popular annual show features works by gallery artists Phyllis Kapp, Marshall Noice, Andree Hudson, Matthew Higginbotham, Dominique Boisjoli, Sharon Markwardt, and first-time participant Javier López Barbosa. Free, 5–7 pm, 505-984-2202, waxlander.com
Holiday Group ShowChiaroscuro Contemporary Art702 ½ CanyonA wide selection of work by gallery artists with a special focus on new mixed-media paintings by Emmi Whitehorse (Navajo). Free, 505-992-0711, chiaroscurosantafe.com.
Holiday Small Works Group ShowManitou Galleries225 CanyonSmall works by artists who typically work on much larger scales. Free, 5–7:30 pm, 505-986-9833, manitougalleries.com.
Vertical Stripe PaintingsDavid Richard Gallery554 S GuadalupeWorks by Tom Martinelli. Free, 5–7 pm, 855-983-9555, davidrichardgallery.com.
Winter Group ShowSage Creek Gallery421 CanyonGroup exhibition featuring work by painters Bill Gallen, Marilyn Yates, and others. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-988-3444, sagecreekgallery.com.
ZBCA Annual Group Show 2014
Zane Bennett Contemporary Art435 S GuadalupeGroup exhibition featuring works by Heidi Brandow, Karina Noel Hean, Sonya Kelliher-Combs, David Nakabayashi, Holly Roberts, Michael Freitas Wood, Karen Yank, and others. Artists will be present at the reception. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-982-8111, zanebennettgallery.com.
Noonday Dialogue: Indigenous DietPablita Velarde Museum of Indian Women in the Arts213 Cathedral A talk with Chastity Sandoval-Swentzell (Navajo) in conjunction with the exhibit Harvesting Traditions. $10 (discounts for seniors, students, and military), 1–3 pm, 505-988-8900, pvmiwa.org.
Busking Brothers + SistasThe Palace Restaurant and Saloon142 W PalaceLive music. Free, 4:30–7:30 pm, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com.
Chris AbeytaTiny’s Restaurant and Lounge1005 St. FrancisSinger/songwriter. Free, 5:30–8 pm, 505-983-9817, tinyssantafe.com.
David GeistPranzo Italian Grill540 MontezumaLive music by acclaimed pianist David Geist. Free, 6–9 pm, 505-984-2645, pranzosantafe.com.
Gerry CarthySwiss Bakery Pastries & Bistro401 S GuadalupeIrish music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-988-1111, gerrycarthy.com.
Girls Night OutEl Farol 808 CanyonRock music. $5, 9 pm–12 am, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Matthew AndraeInn and Spa at Loretto211 Old Santa Fe TrlBrazilian, flamenco, and classical music. Free, 8–11 pm, 800-727-5531, innatloretto.com.
Night TrainLa Fonda Hotel’s La Fiesta Lounge100 E San FranciscoBlues music. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-995-2363, lafondasantafe.com.
OrnEctDuel Brewery1228 Parkway DrJazz music. Free, 6–10 pm, 505-474-5301, duelbrewing.com.
PachangaThe Lodge at Santa Fe750 N St FrancisSalsa, cumbia, bachata, and merengue music and dancing. $5, 9:30 pm–1:30 am, 505-992-5800, lodgeatsantafe.com.
Pete White y Los AmigosTiny’s Restaurant and Lounge1005 St. FrancisClassic rock music. Free, 8:30 pm–12 am, 505-983-9817, tinyssantafe.com.
Robin HollowayVanessie Santa Fe427 W WaterJazz cabaret. Free, 8:30–10:30 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
Ronald RoybalHotel Santa Fe1501 Paseo de PeraltaNative American flute and Spanish classical guitar. Free, 7–9 pm, 505-982-1200, ronaldroybal.com.
The Alchemy PartySkylight139 W San FranciscoWith DJs Dynamite Sol and Poetics. Free, 9 pm–12 am, skylightsantafe.com.
The Bottom Dollar String BandCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeTraditional and new bluegrass. Free, 5–7:30 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
The Shiners Club Jazz BandSecond Street Brewery at the Railyard1607 Paseo de PeraltaTraditional ragtime and jazz. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-989-3278, secondstreetbrewery.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.
Todd and the FoxCowgirl BBQ
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319 S GuadalupeRoots-rock. Free, 8:30–11:30 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Circus LuminousThe Lensic Performing Arts Center211 W San FranciscoA family-friendly Thanksgiving-weekend tradition featuring acrobats, clowns, and aerialists. $10–$30, 7 pm, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.org.
November 29 saturdayAdaptive Ski Program Wreath SaleREI Santa Fe500 Market StreetPurchase an 18-inch noble fir wreath to help the Adaptive Ski Program buy equipment and pay for student scholarships. $25, 10 am–4 pm, 505-982-3557, adaptiveski.org, rei.com.
Carving Glass with HeatBullseye Glass Co. 805 Early St, Bldg EA class that introduces kiln carving, a technique that achieves a bas-relief, textured, or sculpted look. $100, 12–2:30 pm, 505-467-8951, bullseyeglass.com.
El Museo Winter MarketEl Museo Cultural de Santa Fe555 Camino de la FamiliaAn indoor market featuring art, textiles, jewelry, books, and more. Free, Saturdays through March 29, 8 am–5 pm, 505-992-0591, elmuseocultural.org.
Intro to Screen Printing All-Day IntensiveWarehouse 211614 Paseo de PeraltaA guided introduction to screen printing. $175, 9 am–4 pm, 505-989-4423, warehouse21.org.
Santa Fe Artists MarketRailyard Park1611 Paseo de Peralta
Painting, pottery, jewelry, photography, and more by local artists. Free, 8 am–1 pm, 505-310-1555, santafeartistsmarket.com.
SWAIA Winter Indian MarketSanta Fe Community Convention Center201 W MarcyNinth annual event showcasing the work of more than 200 Native American artists. See profile on page 21. $10, 9 am–5 pm, 505-983-5220, swaia.org.
BurritosSanta Fe School of Cooking 125 N GuadalupeA demonstration class focusing on burritos. $98, 2 pm, 505-983-4511, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
Santa Fe Farmers MarketSanta Fe Railyard1607 Paseo de Peralta Fresh produce and handmade goods from local vendors. Free, 8 am–1 pm, 505-983-4098, santafefarmersmarket.com.
Shop WalkSanta Fe School of Cooking 125 N GuadalupeExplore some of Santa Fe’s food shops with a guide from the Santa Fe School of Cooking. $45, 2–4 pm, 505-983-4511, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
The Tree of Life: Cosmic Symbols of Regenerative Life and BeautyReflective Images912 BacaAn exhibition featuring works by jeweler Helen Chantler and painter Monika Steinhoff. Free, 2–6 pm, 888-733-5238, celticjewelry.com.
JoyceGroup Santa FeSanta Fe Public LibraryPick Room, Second Floor
145 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.
AmbianceSwiss Bakery Pastries & Bistro401 S Guadalupe“Sensuous, seductive, soulful, and smooth sounds.” Free, 7:30–10:30 pm, 505-988-1111, swissbakerysantafe.com.
BlackaliciousSkylight 139 W San FranciscoA concert with hip-hop duo Blackalicious and special guest, reggae and rap artist Daniel Bambaata Marley. $19, 8–11:45 pm, skylightsantafe.com.
Bert Dalton QuartetEl Mesón213 WashingtonClassic and Latin jazz quartet. Free, 7:30–10:30 pm, 505-983-6756, elmeson-santafe.com.
Bill Hearne TrioCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeCountry music. Free, 2–5 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
David GeistPranzo Italian Grill540 MontezumaLive music by acclaimed pianist David Geist. Free, 6–9 pm, 505-984-2645, pranzosantafe.com.
Doug MontgomeryVanessie Santa Fe427 W WaterPopular piano music by Juilliard-trained pianist. Free, 6–8 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
E. Christina Herr & Wild FrontierSecond Street Brewery at the Railyard1607 Paseo de PeraltaAmericana music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-989-3278, secondstreetbrewery.com.
Flamenco Dinner ShowEl Farol 808 CanyonFlamenco dancers and musicians perform during dinner. $25, 6:30–9 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Fun AddixEl Farol 808 CanyonRock music. $5, 9 pm–12 am, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Hawaiian Slack-Key GuitarSweetwater Harvest Kitchen1512 PachecoSlack-key guitar music by renowned musician John Serkin. Free, 6–8 pm, 505-795-7383,
November 28–30: Circus Luminous at The Lensic
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Jesus BasAnasazi Restaurant113 WashingtonLive guitar music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-988-3030, jesusbas.com.
Matthew AndraeInn and Spa at Loretto211 Old Santa Fe TrlBrazilian, flamenco, and classical music every Satur-day. Free, 8–11 pm, 800-727-5531, innatloretto.com.
Night TrainLa Fonda Hotel’s La Fiesta Lounge100 E San FranciscoBlues music. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-995-2363, lafondasantafe.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 BandCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeAmericana/rock music. Free, 8:30–11:30 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Showcase KaraokeTiny’s Restaurant1005 St. FrancisKaraoke. Free, 8:30 pm–12 am, 505-983-9817, tinyssantafe.com.
The Shiners Club Jazz BandThe Palace Restaurant and Saloon142 W PalaceTraditional ragtime and jazz. Free, 4:30–7:30 pm, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com.
TruckStop HoneymoonThe Mine Shaft Tavern2846 Hwy 14, MadridBluegrass/punk-rock/soul music. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-473-0743, themineshafttavern.com.
Circus LuminousThe Lensic Performing Arts Center211 W San FranciscoA family-friendly Thanksgiving-weekend tradition featuring acrobats, clowns, and aerialists. $10–$30, 2 pm and 7 pm, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.org.
Annual Winter Solstice ConcertImmaculate Heart of Mary Chapel50 Mt. CarmelThe New Mexico Bach Chorale performs Bach’s Magnificat and other songs of the season. $28.50 (discounts for students and seniors), 5:30 pm, 505-886-1251, nmperformingartssociety.org.
November 30 sundayLife Drawing SeriesDuel Brewing1228 Parkway DrDraw from a live model while enjoying beer and waffles. $22, 11 am–1 pm, 505-474-5301, duelbrewing.com.
Railyard Artisan MarketSanta Fe Railyard Farmers Market Pavilion1607 Paseo de PeraltaMeet local painters, fiber artists, potters, and others; watch demonstrations; and buy quality works. Free, 10 am–4 pm, 505-983-4098, artmarketsantafe.com.
SWAIA Winter Indian MarketSanta Fe Community Convention Center201 W MarcyNinth annual event showcasing the work of more than 200 Native American artists. See profile on page 21. $10, 10 am–5 pm, 505-983-5220, swaia.org.
Jonathan RichmanSkylight 139 W San Francisco
The founder of proto-punk band The Modern Lovers performs with drummer Tommy Larkins. $17, 7:30 pm, skylightsantafe.com.
Nacha Mendez and Co.El Farol 808 CanyonLatin world music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Social Dance ClassesGenoveva Chavez Community Center3221 RodeoWest Coast swing from 2 to 3:15 pm and waltzing from 3:30 to 4:45 pm. Register in advance ([email protected]), 505-955-4000, chavezcenter.com.
The Union SuitsCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeOutlaw country music. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
ZenobiaCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeLive performance by Zenobia, a Grammy-nominated singer, Broadway actress, and background singer on The Weather Girls’ hit “It’s Raining Men.” Free,12–3 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Circus LuminousThe Lensic Performing Arts Center211 W San FranciscoThis family-friendly Thanksgiving-weekend tradition features acrobats, clowns, and aerialists. $10–$30, 4 pm, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.org.
Annual Winter Solstice ConcertImmaculate Heart of Mary Chapel50 Mt. CarmelThe New Mexico Bach Chorale performs Bach’s Magnificat and other songs of the season. $28.50 (discounts for students and seniors), 5:30 pm, 505-886-1251, nmperformingartssociety.org.
December 1 mondayCowgirl KaraokeCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeKaraoke hosted by Michele Leidig. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Hillary Smith and CompanyEl Farol 808 CanyonJazzy blues, gospel-inflected R & B, and soul. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.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.
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December 2 tuesdayTin Tree-TopperSanta Fe Community College6401 RichardsCreate a hand-crafted tin Christmas tree–topper. $39, 6–9 pm, 505-428-1270, sfcc.edu.
Metta Refuge CouncilUpaya Zen Center1404 Cerro Gordo An opportunity for people who are struggling with loss in a variety of forms to share life experiences in a setting of compassion and confidentiality. Free, 9:45 am–12:05 pm, 505-986-8518, upaya.org.
Acoustic Open Mic/Song NightSecond Street Brewery at the Railyard1607 Paseo de PeraltaOpen songs night with Ben Wright. Free, 7:30–10:30 pm, 505-989-3278, secondstreetbrewery.com.
Argentine Tango MilongaEl Mesón213 WashingtonTango dancing. $5, 7:30–11 pm, 505-983-6756, elmeson-santafe.com.
Bluegrass JamZia Diner326 S GuadalupeBluegrass jam night. Free, 6–8 pm, 505-988-7008, ziadiner.com.
Canyon Road Blues JamEl Farol 808 CanyonLive blues music. Free, 8:30 pm–12 am, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Les Gens BruyantsEvangelo’s200 W San FranciscoFree jambalaya and live Cajun music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-982-9014.
December 3 wednesday
SFCC Clay Club Sixth Annual Ceramics SaleSanta Fe Community College6401 RichardsClay Club student members sell functional and sculptural works. Free, 9:30 am–7 pm, 505-428-1270, sfcc.edu.
Luck Is Not a Plan for Your Future: Design Your Tomorrow TodayCollected Works Bookstore202 GalisteoLocal author Leslie Gallery-Dilworth speaks about her new book. Free, 6 pm, 505-988-4226,
collectedworksbookstore.com.
Glow Preview PartySanta Fe Botanical Garden at Museum Hill715 Camino LejoBe among the first to see Glow, a festive winter lights event at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. The preview party includes live entertainment, refreshments, and more. Advance ticket purchase required. $25–$35, 5–8 pm, 505-471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Jamestown RevivalSkylight, 139 W San FranciscoThe Southern-influenced indie-rock band performs with special guests Nikki Lane and Pete Molinari. $19, 8 pm, skylightsantafe.com.
John KurzwegEl Farol, 808 CanyonRock music and classic covers. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Karaoke NightJunction, 530 S GuadalupeHosted by Michele. Free, 9 pm–1 am, 505-988-7222, junctionsantafe.com.
Santa Fe ScrabbleFlying Star Café500 MarketTournament-style one-on-one play. $1, 5:30–9:30 pm, 505-426-1753, scrabbleplayers.org.
OngoingThe Art in WaxGallery 901, 901 CanyonA national juried encaustic small-works exhibition. See profile on page 22. Free, through December 30, 505-780-8390, gallery901.org.
Katsina Imagery on Pueblo Cultural ObjectsAdobe Gallery, 221 CanyonAn exhibit of more than 70 katsina carvings from the 1930s to the 1990s as well as pottery, basketry, and sculptures that feature katsina imagery. Free, through January 31, 505-955-0550, adobegallery.com.
Toys and Games: A New Mexico ChildhoodNew Mexico History Museum, 113 LincolnA selection of late-19th-century toys, including a Ger-man wind-up bear, a French bicycle rider, terra cotta dolls, and a china doll that once belonged to legend-ary curator and conservator E. Boyd. $6–$9, through February 1, 505-476-5200, nmhistorymuseum.org.
GREENBERG fine art
Karol Mack new paintings
“Passing Storm” Oil on Board 36" x 24"
Greenberg Fine Art 205 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501505.955.1500 greenbergfineart.com
For more events happening around town, visit the
Santa Fean’s online calendar at SantaFean.com.
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SKI SANTA FE IS SCHEDULED to open December 6, which means that right now you might be scrambling to get your gear in order before hitting the slopes. But instead of buying a new pair of gloves online and paying extra for next-day shipping, consider shopping local. Hitting up Santa Fe retailers allows you to try on gear in-store, use it immediately, and, in some cases, return it no-questions-asked if you’re not 100 percent satisfied. In the text
below we recommend two quality retailers—and a
few of our favorite products—that make wintertime fun so much sweeter. Read on to get in the spirit of Santa Fe’s snow season!
hot gear for cold weather fun
by Crist ina Olds
six products from two local stores that wil l get you outside this winter
Harvey and Reserl Chalker opened Alpine Sports at Ski Santa Fe in 1964 and have been
fulfilling skiers’ needs ever since. In their current location near the Plaza (where
they relocated in 1971), the company sells clothing, equipment, and gear for various mountain pursuits in addition to running a full-service ski and snowboard rental and tuning shop. “Service and product knowledge are the most
important aspects of our business,” says Reserl. “If you’re going to ski, you’ve got to have quality, upper-level equipment
to be safe.” Nick Leonard, a sales associate at Alpine Sports, says you’re buying a “boot for life” when you buy the bomber-durable
K2 Pinnacle 130 ($700; image no. 1). With replaceable soles and liners, easily adjustable buckles, and the dual capability of alpine-skiing stiffness and comfortable walking modes, this boot suits skiers in-bounds and out.
Völkl Yumi Skis ($549; image no. 2) are light, maneuverable, women-specific skis for all-mountain terrain and conditions. The Völkl free-ski models have a rocker profile on the tip and feature a multilayer wood
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core for suppleness and snap while turning. The Mammut Pro Protection Airbag ($950;
image no. 3) is great for backcountry travelers who need added security in avalanche terrain. The backpack has a built-in ripcord-activated airbag that floats the user’s head above the snow and minimizes upper-body trauma during unexpected slides.
REI, a national retailer of outdoor goods, has served the needs of Santa Fe’s winter enthusiasts since 2008. Sales lead Pete Hvidsten says the store has the best selection of snowshoes in town and is one of Santa Fe’s only retailers of cross-country ski equipment.
For easy maneuvering off-trail, check out Rossignol Evo OT Cross-Country Skis with NIS Bindings ($320; image no. 4), which are wide and short, have partial metal edges, and feature a raised-pattern base surface for maximum grip and glide in all snow conditions. Hands-free step-in bindings with stabilizing heel bases are included.
Besides looking sharp and weighing just 17 ounces, the versatile Bern Watts EPS Thin Shell Visor Helmet ($100; image no. 5) features single-impact foam for lifesaving safety. The hat-style helmet has a visor and vents on the top and back as well as a removable liner for warmer days.
Designed for people with a narrow gait, the lightweight MSR Women’s Lightning Ascent Snowshoes ($290; image no. 6) offer aggressive traction for all types of terrain and conditions. Climbing straight uphill is no problem with built-in heel lifts that ease calf strain, while the shoes’ adjustable strap bindings are freeze-resistant.
Alpine Sports, 121 Sandoval, Ste B,
alpinesports-santafe.com; REI, 500 Market,
Ste 100, rei.com
Ski Tech tunes up for winter
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Before hitting the slopes for the season, many skiers bring their gear to Ski Tech for some upgrades and TLC. Left: Chip uses a ceramic belt grinder to remove old wax from a pair of skis and prepare the surface for a new coat.
Ski edges are sharpened to a one degree bevel for average skiers or up to a four degree bevel for racers.
Above, right: A P-Tex wax
candle is melted to fill in scratches
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Below: Chip uses an iron to heat the surface of the ski, which allows the wax to fill in and expand into the finely textured surface created by the grinder.
Lynsey and Steve demonstrate boot fitting, which
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The bindings on a pair of skis are adjusted to release automatically, when necessary, to avoid injury.
Chip Storm was 15 years old when he started his after-school job washing rental boots for Ski Tech. In 2004, after graduating from college with a business degree, he returned to Santa Fe and bought the company. Established in 1980, Ski Tech specializes in ski- and snowboard-equipment rentals and tuning services while also selling hats, gloves, eyewear, and used rental gear. With his wife, Lynsey Pompei-Storm, and her father, chef Steve Pompei, Storm also owns Bambini’s food truck, which is parked in front of Ski Tech.—CO skitechsantafe.com
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ON NOVEMBER 24, Santa Fe’s world- class techno label, Mesa Recordings, released the latest album from Public Address, called One Two Three, which delivers a gorgeous selection of three original tracks and one remix by labelmate DoubtingThomas.
Public Address is a seamless collaboration between Santa Fe’s Ben Wright (aka Mi) and Andrew Bowen. The duo creates an organic form of techno that seems to breathe and move on its own, sometimes comfortably settling into space and sometimes progressing with fervor. The music’s nonchalance is clearly a result of Wright and Bowen’s effortless creative synergy.
“It’s been kinda miraculous just how fluid our collaboration has been,” says Wright, who, as a 12-year member of one of Santa Fe’s most popular music acts, D Numbers, is no stranger to musical partnerships.
One Two ThreeThe sounds that make up the musical palette of One Two Three
are handcrafted samples taken from a variety of sources. The emerging melodic sounds on “PARP,” the EP’s opening track, come from a selection of children’s toys, while a background wash of sound on the docile “Water Boys” is a manipulation of water being transferred from one pot to another. This organic and lighthearted process builds a landscape that’s certainly electronic but not devoid of the two artists’ personalities and their creative experiences.
“We just have fun, ya know? We have beers and move really quickly, and we just get to a point where we’re rocking out,” Wright says. “We try to stay away from the meticulous and just let the songs create themselves.”
The standout track on One Two Three is “Xylophonic,” a thumping journey through a sonic jungle laced with a handful of psychedelic vocal samples that re-create the sense of a pre-dawn rave on the mesa. Look for One Two Three on iTunes and Amazon. For more information, visit soundcloud.com/publicaddressmusic.
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The members of a capella group Anonymous 4. In front: Marsha
Genensky. In back (left to right): Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek, Susan
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MEDIEVAL CHANT and polyphony are nothing new—they’ve been around for centuries—but they’re typically performed by male singers. Accordingly, in 1986, four female vocalists got together to hear how such things would sound when sung by women. That fortuitous meeting between Ruth Cunningham, Marsha Genensky, Susan Hellauer, and Johanna Maria Rose led to the formation of the a cappella group Anonymous 4. Now, twenty-eight years later, the internationally acclaimed ensemble (which includes Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek in place of Rose) has announced that 2015–16 will be its final season.
“All of us are ready to start the next chapter in our lives,” says Hellauer, who handles the group’s medieval music research and also works as an adjunct assistant professor of music at Queens College, City University of New York. “We’ll be staying involved in music,” she adds. “Some of us will be teaching and performing.”
On December 9, Santa Feans can catch Anonymous 4 at St. Francis Cathedral, where the group will be singing its popular On Yoolis Night program in a concert presented by
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Performance Santa Fe.“[This program] is dear to our hearts,” Hellauer says. “[On
Yoolis Night] was our second recording and our first big Christmas program. People have really loved this concert.”
Featuring 13th- and 14th-century sacred music from England that has rich harmonic sounds, On Yoolis Night is sung in English and Latin. The singers won’t be talking about the history of the music between selections, but extensive program notes will be provided to audience members.
Sacred music is only a small portion of Anonymous 4’s repertoire, however. Over the years the group has expanded its offerings, performing everything from 12th-century ecstatic music to American folk songs. The group has recorded more than 20 albums, which have collectively sold more than two million copies.
“Even after all these years, we’ve still got our voices, and people say we continue to sound like Anonymous 4,” Hellauer says. “So we’ll be ending our time together on top of our game.”
Anonymous 4, December 9, 7:30 pm, $10–$48, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, 131 Cathedral, performancesantafe.org
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Sage BakehouseThe pear-almond tart seen here is one of Sage Bakehouse’s top sellers for the holi-days, along with its rustic apple tart, old-fashioned pumpkin pie, and blue cornbread. “All our pastries are pared down and pure,” says Andrée Falls, who’s owned and oper-ated Sage Bakehouse with Amy Cox since 1996. “The pear tart is very simple; it’s just sliced pears with almond butter [and] sugar that we dab on top and then bake.” Falls also notes that the crust recipe she’s been using for 18 years calls for butter only (no shorten-ing). “Everything that I love [to bake] and try to bring to life stems from the richness of my younger years in France,” she says, referring to when she lived in that country in the early ’80s. “That’s usually the inspiration.”—Cristina OldsSage Bakehouse, 535 Cerrillos, sagebakehouse.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 what we got to see. photographs by Stephen Lang
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Opening 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.
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Winter Indian Market by Emily Van Cleve
TAKE BLACK FRIDAY OFF this year and do your post-Thanksgiving shopping November 29–30 at the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts’ Winter Indian Market.
Held at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, the event features more than 200 Native artists from the U.S. and Canada, many of whom also show their work at SWAIA’s 93-year-old summer market and are familiar with the event’s relaxed atmosphere, which encourages interaction between artists and attendees.
“We invite the summer market’s auction donors and award winners first and then open [the market] up on a first-come, first-served basis to other artists who participated last summer,” says Dallin Maybee, SWAIA’s chief operating officer.
Among this year’s participants are sculptor Upton Greyshoes Ethelbah (Santa Clara/White Mountain Apache), potters Lorraine Gala Lewis (Nambé) and Christopher Youngblood Cutler (Santa Clara), jewelers Jolene Eustace (Zuni/Cochiti) and Jesse Monongya (Navajo), and weaver Charlene Laughing (Navajo).
New to Winter Indian Market this year is a Festival of Trees reception and benefit auction. Local businesses and individuals have donated artificial Christmas trees that are adorned with lights, decorations, and gifts. Most of the trees will be bid on during the market’s weekend-long silent auction, but the most elaborate will be sold at a live auction and reception held from 5 to 7 pm on Saturday, November 29 ($15). Proceeds from the evening, which includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, and tunes by Native American musicians Robert Mirabal and Robby Romero, will benefit SWAIA.
Winter Indian Market, November 29, 9 am–5 pm, November 30, 10 am–5 pm; $10, $15 for both days, free for kids 12 and younger and SWAIA members; Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy, swaia.org
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Elizabeth Schowachert, Red Matter, encaustic on board, 6 x 6"
artopenings | reviews | artists
Gallery 901 owners and artists Sherry Ike-da and John Schaeffer present The Art in Wax, a juried exhibition showcasing their pref-erence for encaustic works. “[Encaustic] is the most rapidly grow-ing medium today,” says Ikeda. “We want to show the versatil-ity and depth of the medium and dispel any myths as to its value as fine art and false impressions of its fragility.” The 54 entries selected from the hundreds submit-ted by artists from around the country are all six-inches-by-six-inches or smaller and include two- and three-dimensional pieces. A percentage of the proceeds from the show will benefit the nonprofit Encaustic Art Institute in Cer-rillos and the Espa-ñola Valley Humane Society. —Cristina Olds
The Art in Wax, through December 30, Gallery 901, 901 Canyon, gallery901.org
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follow up his last Batman movie with an interdimensional space adventure, it makes perfect sense that his captain is the actor who currently resides at the top of Hollywood’s A-list. McConaughey makes Cooper a swashbuckler of a NASA pilot, a relatable man’s man, and a great
dad. The familial bonds across storylines are important in terms of us caring about what happens in Interstellar, and McConaughey (as well as Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway in supporting roles) makes us care.
Nolan is the draw here, however.
Watching Interstellar is at times nerve-racking because from one scene to another there’s no knowing what will happen next. You can’t even guess. Because time and space aren’t constrictions, the film epitomizes unpredictability. It’s all surprises. It’s mesmerizing.—Phil Parker
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Mariana, oil, pigment, limestone dust, and oleopasto on wood tiles with inlaid magnets, 17 x 17"
Car los Estrada-Vega ’s colorful creat ions are celebrated in a new show at the Wil l iam Siegal Gal ler y
THE TITLE OF Carlos Estrada-Vega’s latest exhibition, 20,000 Tones, refers to the nu-merous colors in the Las Cruces artist’s work. And while that figure might seem impressive, it’s actually an underestimation. There are 10,000 components alone in the show’s signa-ture work, Cholula, and the other pieces on display bring the total to well over the titular number.
Creating these works is a laborious process. Estrada-Vega cuts small wooden tiles and paints each one with a mixture of oil, lime-stone dust, and pigment, giving them a stucco-like texture. He attaches magnets to the back
of each mini-painting and then arranges and attaches them to a large steel plate. Because of the inconsistencies in the tiles’ height and width, the colorful finished grid has depth and dimension.
“I couldn’t make [the grids] flat because of my inability to cut [the tiles] the same,” Estrada-Vega says. “I emphasized my lack of ability, got rid of a problem, and developed another facet of my work.”
In 20,000 Tones,Estrada-Vega unveils the first work in a new series that adds yet another step to his creative process—the scraping back of the solid color to expose the primer, as seen in Palanchita. The finished piece is a kaleidoscope-like color-field, reflecting the artist’s perspective that every piece is “an invitation to sit and rest in color.”
Estrada-Vega’s intense work ethic—it took 400 hours to cre-ate Cholula—reflects a larger philosophy. The Mexican-born artist spent time working in a garment factory in Juárez, an experience that “touched me so deeply it became my work,” he says. “Each of these [mini-paintings] goes through my hands five or six times individually. It’s an ode to the people who sell their labor for menial money and work themselves to pieces.”
And so he creates his art, piece by 20,000th piece.
20,000 Tones, through January 6, 2015, reception November 28, 5–7 pm, William Siegal Gallery, 540 S Guadalupe, williamsiegal.com Noche de Luna, oil, pigment, limestone dust, and oleopasto on wood tiles
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The Snow Show: Winter Group Show Selby Fleetwood Gallery, 600 Canyonselbyfleetwoodgallery.comNovember 28–January 1Reception November 28, 5–7 pm
Selby Fleetwood’s group show features works that center on winter imagery—from the crisp-ness of winter light to piñon wood burning in a fireplace. In addition to works by the gallery’s permanent artists like Sandra Pratt and Joan Barber, the show includes pieces by Santa Fe ab-stract painter Dick Evans and California-based painter Melissa Chandon.—EVC
Sandra Pratt, Pink Sky, oil on canvas, 16 x 18"
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Tom Birkner, Kingman, AZ, 2014, oil on canvas, 26 x 54"
Tom Birkner and Don Stinson: Off Ramp, Gerald Peters Gallery1005 Paseo de Peralta, gpgallery.com, December 5–January 10 Don Stinson, known for his delicate, dreamlike depictions of the Western landscape, incorporates references to human activity into his works, with signifiers including a roadside tractor or an abandoned drive-in movie theater. Tom Birkner is renowned for his scenes from American suburban life, which include malls and high school sporting events. His latest works focus on “other overlooked subjects,” like turnpikes and roadside cafés. “My work has a tendency to have a psychological charge to it, even if it’s quiet, but there is a suggestion that something is going to happen,” he says.—EVC
Gifts of the Holiday, Waxlander Art Gallery622 Canyon, waxlander.comThrough January 1, reception November 28, 5–7 pm Artists Phyllis Kapp, Marshall Noice, Andree Hudson, Matthew Higginbotham, Dominique Boisjoli, Sharon Markwardt, and first-time participant Javier López Barbosa contribute works to Waxlander Art Gallery’s popular annual group exhibi-tion. “The holiday show is a favorite with Waxlander’s collectors,” says gallery direc-tor Bonnie French. “We receive more new art—a cornucopia of wonderful colorful work—from more artists for this show than any other show of the year.”—EVC
Javier López Barbosa, Creation of Unity, mixed media, 60 x 48"
Anatoly Kostovsky, The Russian Art Gallery 216 Galisteo, russianart.us.comDecember 1–January 31 Reception December 5, 5–7 pm
Eighty-six-year-old Russian artist Anatoly Kostovsky focuses on the natural beauty and scenes of everyday life in Siberia and has a particular passion for painting classical Russian architecture. “I love to paint in the old part of the city with its charming, old wood-en houses,” he says. “Even after over 100 years, they still serve the people who live in them.”—EVC
Anatoly Kostovsky, Windows, oil on canvas, 36 x 44"
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Tom Noble, Taos Moon, watercolor on acid-free rag paper, 18 x 18"
Tom Noble: New Views, Old VillagesVentana Fine Art400 Canyonventanafineart.comDecember 5–December 31 Reception December 55–7 pm
Third-generation Taoseño Tom Noble cap-tures the old ways of rural Northern New Mexico in this exhibition, which features more than two dozen watercolor paintings.
S O U T H W E S T E R N A S S O C I A T I O N F O R I N D I A N A R T S
Indian Market®
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Admission is $10 per day. $15 for a weekend pass.
Members and children are free.
Tickets are available at the door.
FESTIVAL OF TREESBenefit Reception & Concert featuring
Robert Mirabal & Robby Romero
Saturday 5-7pm
THANKSGIVING WEEKENDSaturday, Nov 29 9a–5p Sunday, Nov 30 10a–5p
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Elizabeth Showers Trunk ShowDecember 5–December 25 Reception December 5, 5–7:30 pm Sorrel Sky Gallery, 125 W Palace sorrelsky.comRoughly 180 pendants, earrings, bracelets, and rings will be on view during a trunk show featuring the work of jewelry artist and design-er Elizabeth Showers. Showers, who studied at the Gemological Institute of America in California, favors setting semiprecious gem-
stones (such as malachite, turquoise, and quartz) and precious stones like diamonds and sapphires in gold. Her new contem-porary collection features several doublets, thin slices of one stone laid over another, which creates an effect of heightened dimension and luster. Showers will be present at her show’s opening reception on December 5.—Cristina Olds
Elizabeth Showers, Deco Pendant, sterling silver and 18-kt gold with white quartz over malachite
Holiday Small Works ShowManitou Galleries123 W Palacemanitougalleries.comDecember 5–December 19Reception December 5 5–7:30 pm
This holiday show features small works (which make for great gifts) by gallery artists. Enjoy hot cider and holiday decorations at the reception.
Tom Perkinson, New Mexico Village at Twilight, watercolor and
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Nidah Spa’s Chocolate Mole Wrap and Massage
Nidah Spacold weather doe sn’t have anything on this local getaway’s re juvenating treatments
by Whitney Spivey
CRACKED HANDS, CHAPPED LIPS, and scaly skin aren’t exactly what you want to sport at your company’s holiday party. But while it might feel like Mother Nature is out to get you this winter, you can actually work with her to transform your body from reptilian back to human.
Drawing inspiration from the stones, plants, and herbs found in the Santa Fe area, Nidah Spa at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa offers healing treatments to soothe, hydrate, and restore damaged skin and aching muscles. “Nidah Spa was inspired by the ancient healing techniques of the people of the region’s pueblos,” says Carol Baetzel, a spokesperson for the Eldorado. “Some guests prefer the traditional [massages] we offer, including Swedish, deep tissue, or hot stone; others are drawn to the treatments that are more indigenous to the region.”
One of those treatments is the En-Wraptured
Turquoise Gemstone Wrap, which incorporates desert mud (known for its therapeutic properties) and turquoise stones that are placed in key chakra positions on the body. The Chile and Honey Wrap uses honey and New Mexico red chile powder to restore the skin and stimulate the circulatory system, while the Chocolate Mole Wrap and Massage purges toxins with a savory-sweet combination of cocoa powder, spices, and natural clays of the Southwest. “It purifies and hydrates the skin,” says spa director Lisa Downey.
Treatments are given in one of seven rooms, including a couples’ suite that features tandem tables and an in-room shower for duos who want to experience the spa together. In the tiled Vichy room, guests who’ve had a scrub or a body wrap lie on a cushioned treatment table, where they’re rinsed off from above by seven jets attached to a metal arm that moves parallel to the table.
Although most of Nidah’s clients are hotel guests from out of town, many locals stop by for hair and nail treatments at the full-service salon as well as for massages and facials. Santa Feans receive a 15 percent discount on all services and New Mexico residents receive a 10 percent discount, so there’s no excuse not to treat yourself or a loved one this holiday season—a Nidah gift card makes for a great stocking stuffer.
Nidah Spa at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa, 309 W San Francisco, eldoradohotel.com
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a collector’scondoArchitect, interior designer, and folk art collector Alexander Girard (1907–1993) lived in this Eastside residence, which once housed 100,000 folk art objects that he and his wife acquired during multiple trips around the world. Constructed with fireproof blocking and a cement roof to protect the artworks before they were moved to the Girard Wing of the Museum of International Folk Art on Museum Hill, the home was converted into a 2,689-square-foot condo in the late 1990s. The residence has two bedrooms; three bathrooms; hickory flooring throughout; and an oversized, detached, one-car garage with plenty of room for storage. An enormous pine tree grows in the center of a 600-square-foot portal that overlooks beautifully maintained gardens, which are filled with a variety of plants, grasses, and trees.
List price: $989,000; Contact: David Woodard, Santa Fe Properties, 505-920-2000, santaferealestate1.com
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Southwest styleLocated off Hyde Park Road in the Estancia Primera development, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom, 3,751-square-foot home has granite countertops in its gourmet kitchen and Saltillo tile floors in its living areas. The master suite occupies a separate wing of the house and has its own kiva fireplace, walk-in closet, office, and private patio. Three guest bedrooms are located on the other side of the house. A totem pole made by artist Doug Coffin stands just outside the home’s front patio, which offers views of the Jemez Mountains, while a water feature with a recirculating waterfall is adjacent to the back patio, which is surrounded by a fully landscaped yard. An adjoining 0.83-acre lot can be purchased to help preserve the property’s western views.
List price: $980,000; Contact: L. Pat Brown, Keller Williams, 505-469-1203, kw.com/kw/agent/patbrownsantaferealestate
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taste of the townNORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S FINEST DINING EXPERIENCES
Plaza Café54 Lincoln Avenue, 505-982-1664santafeplazacafe.comThe famous Plaza Café, on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, has been serving locals and visitors alike for over 110 years! We are Santa Fe’s oldest restaurant and serve authentic New Mexican cuisines and flavors that span the globe for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We are the home of fine food and the friendliest folks in town! Open daily from 7am to 9pm, we hope you come visit us for a bite to eat!
315 Restaurant & Bistro315 Old Santa Fe Trail, 505-986-9190315santafe.comLocated in the historic Barrio de Analco, 315 is celebrating its 20th year and is in the tradition of French bistros under the leadership of Louis Moskow. Serving French classics and utilizing locally sourced products, 315 offers an award-winning wine list and a full bar, as well as nightly specials, bar menu, and a seasonally changing regular menu. Dinner nightly from 5–9 pm weeknights and until 9:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Elevation Bistro103 E Water Street, 505-820-0363Welcome to Elevation Bistro. Here we pride ourselves in using local farm to table ingredients, and outstanding customer service. Executive Chef Andres Portugues Castro uses creative cooking techniques that will amaze your taste buds. Enjoy daily specials and happy hour from 3pm-5pm. Watch the snow fall from our enclosed heated patio. We are open daily from 11am-11pm.Let us take your dining experience to new heights!
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The collective known as the Radical Homemakers of New Mexico held their annual Harvest Swap on October 26 at the Railyard Park Community Room, where members traded homemade, homegrown, and foraged goods. With a mission of being producers rather than consumers, the Radical Homemakers share skills by hosting workshops on topics such as repurposing wool and concocting herbal remedies.—Cristina Olds radicalhomemakersnm.org
Radical Homemakers’ Harvest Swapstyle
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On November 7, Austin-based folk-singer-songwriter Patty Griffin gave a heartfelt performance to a sold-out crowd at Santa Fe’s James A. Little Theater. Known for her emotional and insightful lyrics, Griffin has churned out critically acclaimed albums since making her debut with Living with Ghosts in 1996, and her songs have been covered by the likes of Bette Midler, Solomon Burke, and Miranda Lambert. One local fan at Griffin’s show was seeing the musician perform live for the third time. She notes that while the playlist focused on Griffin’s newer albums, the concert opened and closed with well-loved older songs. “Patty Griffin’s one of the most underrated singer-songwriters around,” the concertgoer says. “She has tremendous musicianship and runs the gamut of styles, although recently she’s gotten more rockabilly, Americana, folk-oriented.” Alongside her supporting band of just three other musicians, Griffin played guitar, mandolin, and piano and even sang a few songs in French and Spanish.—Cristina Olds
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621 Canyon Road
830 Canyon Road
BillHesterFineArt.com
(505) 660-5966
The Blue Earth acrylic on canvas 60" x 50"
Crossing the Gorge acrylic on canvas
32" x 36"
Jane Filer
