Elisa Phelps, head of the museum's curatorial affairs talks about the "Route 66 is Indian Country" exhibition, on view through March 7, 2027.

Brian Hare, who co-authored "The Genius of Dogs" and "Survival of the Friendliest" with his wife and research partner Vanessa Woods, talks about their work exploring the evolution of cognition in domestic dogs and the human-canine bond. He and Vanessa will join acclaimed author David Quammen in conversation on October 11, 6 pm at The Lensic, the first lecture in the new series, "Being with Animals."

Museum curator Mark Dodge talks about the new exhibition, "1912," which takes visitors back to the year New Mexico achieved statehood with fascinating historic objects, videos, photographs and graphic media. On view through September 12, 2027.

Christian Nardi talks about the Collected Works Bookstore Community Book Club, and the titles chosen for its fall meetings.

Craig Moya talks about his Santa Fe enterprises, including New Mexico Hard Cider, Time Traveler's Gastropub, and pizza and cocktail venues inside the CHOMP food hall.

Clothing designer and textile artist Dawn Bacon talks about creating unique slow-fashion garments and previews the upcoming Intersection: Art and Fashion/L'Arte/La Moda in the Lena Street Lofts.

Caryl Farkas talks about the performance of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" by the Shakespearean troupe of young people, Upstart Crows of Santa Fe. She also previews the production of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" by the Shakespeare Gym, a place for Santa Feans to develop strategies for acting Shakespeare.

Acclaimed filmmaker Katrina Parks—whose PBS documentaries include "Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road" and the upcoming "Atomic Legacy on Route 66"— talks about organizing "The Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit." The event will be in Santa Fe August 28 through Sunday August 30 at the New Mexico History Museum

Rob Martinez talks about upcoming lecture "1776 in New Mexico."

Scott Nadler talks about the "Santa Fe's Jewish Roots" walking tour, a new addition to the group tours offered by Friends of History, in association with the New Mexico History Museum.For more info visit Friends of History