Jul 06 Saturday
A vital part of the color, festivity and creativity of Santa Fe, the non-profit Santa FeSociety of Artists’ outdoor fine art shows open weekends in mid- April, affording visitors the opportunity to enjoy fine painting, printmaking, mixed-media, photography, and sculpture - a not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience personally a vital part of Santa Fe’s culture – the artists! Exceptional artwork andmemorable interactions with artists living and working here add richness to your Santa Fe experience. You can take it with you !
A distinctive part of the Santa Fe art scene, the SFSA shows can be founddowntown just west of the Santa Fe plaza, in the First National 1870Bank parking lot across from the New Mexico Museum of Art. Theseason-long weekend events open in mid-April, extend into mid-October and offer art and personal interactions with artists living and working here. From representational to abstract painters and print-makers, traditional to digital photographers, and bronze to ceramic sculptors, these artists can articulate their journeys, explain their processes and enhance your understanding with intriguingstories and art to create your very personal Santa Fe experience of theart and artists, unique architecture and culture, and inherent creativitythat infuse the high desert of Northern New Mexico.
Since the 1920's, Santa Fe has drawn visitors and creatives wishing toexperience diverse cultures, rich history, and an exceptionallifestyle. As the art world has gained in diversity and sophistication, sohas the experience of Santa Fe. Founded in 1981, the Society has remained the premier juried local fine art group in Santa Fe, extending to visitors beautiful fine art in a casual setting. Carry home a very personal experience - Santa Fe, its artists and stories to share!
Jul 13 Saturday
Jul 14 Sunday
Experience the beauty and power of world-class choral music during the Santa Fe Desert Chorale's 42nd annual Summer Festival! Singing in the beautiful acoustic space of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, 24 of the nation's best professional ensemble singers will gather to Santa Fe to present one of the largest choral events in the country. The Festival will include three brand new concert programs. Visit desertchorale.org for the full schedule of events.
Songs of the AmericasEmbark on a musical expedition as sixteen professional Desert Chorale artists accompanied by chamber orchestra and percussion explore the rich heritage of 17th and 18th century music from North and South America. Experience the toe-tapping melodies and soul-stirring harmonies of works by Latin American Baroque composers. Then, return to the present with selections from the modern Mass of the Americas by Frank La Rocca, in which he melds together “tones of Western church music with those of traditional Mexican folk songs.” Debuted in 2018, this “cornerstone of modern liturgical composition” (Mark Nowakowski) incorporates texts in Spanish, Latin, and Nahuatl (the indigenous language of the Aztecs).
Jul 20 Saturday
Jul 21 Sunday
Out of This WorldSpend an evening soaring the skies with our twenty-four professional Desert Chorale artists as they traverse extraterrestrial beauties, the thrills of flight, and the miracle of human connection. From classical masterpieces to popular tunes by Dolly Parton and others, there’s something for everyone during this interstellar program. Don’t miss the chance to hear beloved works from our album The Road Home live in concert. Plus, be the first to experience not just one but two world premieres! First, our 2024 commissioned composer Daniel Knaggs will dazzle you with Harmony of the World, which incorporates the words of renowned astronomer Johannes Kepler. Then, as a new partner with Chicago a cappella’s HerVoice competition and mentorship program for up-and-coming women composers, the Desert Chorale is honored to present Thoughts by winner Andelena Jackson. Prepare to be filled with awe and wonder on a musical journey for the ears and the soul.
Jul 25 Thursday
Out of This WorldImmerse yourself in the lush harmonies, sweeping melodies, and tender poetry of the German Romantics. Impressive works of Johannes Brahms bookend a sublime set of vocal chamber music by Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann featuring several Desert Chorale artists as soloists, all with lyrics and music that delve into the depths of human emotion. The twenty-four professional Desert Chorale singers accompanied by piano bring to life a spectacular sampling from these giants of the Western classical tradition. Come and experience these vocal masterworks of the 19th century like you’ve never heard them before.
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